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Google got 20 workers in $40M deal for Fossil’s hybrid smartwatch tech

Google and Fossil announced a $40 million deal earlier this year, but little was known about what that deal included. According to a new report from Wareable, Google ended up getting a new hybrid watch technology, along with a hefty 20 engineers that helped develop the tech.
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Google will launch the Pixel 4 and other hardware on October 15 in New York

Google has sent out invitations to its next big hardware event, where it's expected to unveil the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. It's also possible that the company could launch a Pixelbook 2, new Google Home or Nest smart speakers, and more. The event will take place in New York City.
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The HTC Exodus smartphone: Here’s everything we know

HTC has released another smartphone, and this time it's geared toward blockchain technology. Known as the HTC Exodus, the smartphone is designed to support cryptocurrencies and decentralization of data. The phone has finally been released, and you can buy it in either real money or in Bitcoin.
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Google’s latest product is a $1,000 backpack that controls your smartphone

Google has announced a revamp of Project Jacquard, the connected clothing platform that was first found in the Levi's Commuter Jacket. Now, the revamped version of the Project Jacquard tag is available in a new backpack from Yves Saint Laurent -- and it costs a hefty $1,000.
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Video shows Google Pixel 4 in all its glory weeks ahead of launch

The Google Pixel 4 has been leaked into oblivion, but a few new ones offer perhaps the last details that we hadn't seen just yet. The two leaks come in the form of videos, showing the phone in all its glory and confirming a 90Hz display and the use of a Snapdragon 855 processor.
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Gmail for Android finally gets a dark theme. Assistant and Maps likely to follow

With the release of Android 10 to the public, Google rolled out a systemwide dark theme, but a few apps were missing from the list of those that support the dark theme. Now, however, there's one more app to be added to that list -- Gmail now finally has support for dark theme.
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Samsung Galaxy Fold’s development paved the way for Android 10 foldable support

According to a new blog post from Samsung, work that Samsung and Google did together on the Galaxy Fold helped pave the way for full native foldable support in Android 10. With native foldable support, other companies will be able to build their own foldable devices without having to worry about Android.
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Google Pixel 4’s camera will have an even better Night Sight mode, report says

According to a new report, the Google Pixel 4 will seriously step things up in the camera department, offering a new Motion Mode for sports shots, and an even better Night Sight mode that will apparently be able to capture photos of stars in the night sky. The Pixel 4 is expected to launch in October.
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Apple attacks Google for ‘stoking fear’ over iPhone exploit

Apple has published a blog post defending itself against Google's recent report detailing a massive zero day security flaw that allowed hackers to gain access to messages, photos, emails, and more. According to Apple, despite Google's claims, the flaw was only operational for two months.
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Apple reprogrammed Siri to never say the word ‘feminism’

According to a new report, Siri was programmed to deflect questions related to feminism and the #MeToo movement. While Siri will say that it "believes all humans should be treated equally," the digital assistant will not say the word feminism -- even when asked directly about the topic.
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5G phones to be cheaper in 2020 as Qualcomm expands support for Snapdragon chips

Cheaper 5G phones are coming thanks to Qualcomm, as it said it's adding 5G connectivity to its Snapdragon 6-Series and 7-Series chipsets in 2020. Twelve manufacturers have signed on to use the 5G Snapdragon 7-series chip, ranging from Motorola to HMD Global, maker of Nokia phones.
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The Emporio Armani Smartwatch 3 is classy, but costs as much as an Apple Watch

Emporio Armani has announced a new smartwatch called the Smartwatch 3 -- and it offers a range of features, including the ability to take and make phone calls from your iPhone. The device also offers Google's Wear OS operating system, a heart rate monitor, and more.
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The Diesel On Axial might be the most unique-looking Wear OS smartwatch to date

Diesel has announced a new smartwatch called the Diesel On Axial. The watch features a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor, plenty of storage, a heart rate monitor, and more. It also offers a new feature that allows users to make and take phone calls from both Android phones and iPhones.
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Encrypted messaging app developers are having trouble updating for iOS 13

According to a report from The Information, while Apple is working to make iOS 13 more privacy-focused, some changes are leaving app developers to make pretty significant changes to how their apps work. Some of those changes require significant effort and may not be made before the release of iOS 13.
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The Moto E6 Plus brings a new look and a big screen, but keeps the low price

Motorola's Moto E6 Plus is the latest in its most affordable phone range, joining the similarly-priced but smaller Moto E6. It's not for sale in the U.S. -- at least not yet. Size isn't the only difference over the Moto E6. There's an additional camera, a slicker design, and a 6.1-inch screen.
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The Motorola One Zoom packs four cameras at half the price of the Galaxy Note 10

Following the Motorola One Action, the Motorola One Zoom is a midrange phone with a whopping four camera lenses. It also comes in a gorgeous purple, has an in-display fingerprint sensor, the Snapdragon 675 processor, and more important is how it has a camera lens for every situation.
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Samsung cancels existing Galaxy Fold pre-orders, offers $250 credit instead

The Samsung Galaxy Fold phone is finally set to be released in the U.S. this year, but those who pre-ordered the device will need to order it again. Samsung has canceled all existing Galaxy Fold pre-orders, offering anyone who pre-ordered the device a $250 credit instead.
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Michael Kors’ three new Wear OS smartwatches are stylish and heavy on features

Michael Kors has announced three new Wear OS smartwatches, including the new Access MKGO -- which is the company's first fitness-focused smartwatch, and its lightest. Alongside the MKGO, the company has also launched the new Access Lexington 2 and the Access Bradshaw 2, which are more powerful.
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Android 10: All the new features in the latest version of Google’s mobile OS

After months of beta testing, Android 10 is finally here, bringing with it a ton of great new features. From the new dark mode to a new set of gesture controls, Android 10 radically changes the Android experience. Here's everything to expect from Google's latest mobile operating system.
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Android 10 is finally here, and it’s rolling out to Google’s Pixel phones now

After months of beta testing, Google is finally rolling out the final version of Android 10. The new operating system brings a new systemwide dark theme, as well as improved Smart Replies, gesture navigation controls, and more. It's rolling out to Google Pixel phones now, with more devices expected soon.
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The Best Labor Day smartwatch deals: Fitbit, Samsung, and Apple Watch discounts

Labor Day has long been home to a ton of great tech deals, and this year we're expecting huge deals on TVs, smartwatches, and so on. We're also expecting some pretty sweet deals on smartwatches, like the Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, and a number of Google Wear OS watches.
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Apple already released the first public beta of iOS 13.1

Despite the fact that iOS 13 isn't available to the public just yet, Apple has already taken the wraps off of the first public beta for iOS 13.1. The public beta re-adds a number of features that were in early builds of the iOS 13 beta, such as Shortcuts automations and audio sharing.
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You can now combine transit with ridesharing and biking in Google Maps

Google has announced a new feature for Google Maps that will allow users to combine transit directions with ridesharing and biking. The new Mixed Modes feature is rolling out to customers in 30 countries in the next few weeks, and more countries will be added in the near future.
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Verizon is finally turning on spam-call filtering by default

Verizon is getting a little more serious about spam phone calls. The company has announced that it will enable spam call filtering by default on select Android smartphones, and that list is expected to grow every week until all phones are covered by the new tech.
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Here are our favorite features in Google’s first Android 10 beta

Google has finally released the first beta for Android 10, bringing with it a number of great new features -- including faster sharing, better control over permissions like location, and more. Interested in seeing what it has to offer? Here are our top five favorite new features in Android 10.
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Google Pay is the latest of the company’s apps to get dark mode

Google is finally bringing Dark Mode to the Google Pay app. The update is currently rolling out to users through the Google Play Store, and is the latest Google app to get Dark Mode -- following the feature on apps like Google Photos, Google Calendar, Google Fit, and more.
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Apple reportedly scraps tech to let iPhone communicate like a walkie-talkie

According to a new report, Apple was working on tech that would have allowed iPhones to communicate over longer distances without needing a cellular connection -- instead relying on radio waves. Apple has scrapped the tech for now, which could be due to the switch to Qualcomm modems.
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Google Photos now lets you search for text in your images

Google Photos is getting a major update that allows users to essentially search for text in images. The update leverages Google Lens' OCR tech, and means that you could take photos of documents, and then copy that text to be used in other apps and services. The feature is now rolling out.
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New leak shows off Samsung’s One UI 2.0 — and it’s built on Android 10

Samsung is working on an update to its One UI, called One UI 2.0 -- and a video showing off an early build of the new operating system has just leaked online. Notably, One UI 2.0 brings a number of features from Android 10, including Android's new gesture-based navigation system.
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Launch day: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10 Plus, and the 5G model are here

Samsung's Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10 Plus, and Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G are finally here. The new phones offer a beautiful design, top-tier specs under the hood, and S Pen stylus functionality. If you want one for yourself, here's are all the deals and where you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.
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Many smartphones reportedly exceed FCC limits for radio frequency radiation

According to a new report from the Chicago Tribune, many new smartphone models exceed federal safety limits for radio frequency radiation. The report notes that 11 smartphones were tested, including four iPhones, and almost all of the phone models exceeded FCC limits at some point.
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Bombshell report details 2019 iPhone ‘Pro’ models, new iPads, and more

A new report details a number of new products set to come from Apple over the next few months, including three new iPhones, two of which will reportedly be Pro models. Apple will also release new iPad models, MacBook models, and more -- though they may not all be released in September.
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Your shiny new Apple Card could get discolored if you have a leather wallet

The Apple Card isn't as tough as many of us might have liked. According to a new Apple support page, the Apple Card can get permanently discolored if it's stored in a leather wallet -- and it's not recommended to put it in contact with denim or loose metal objects either.
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The Nokia 3V is HMD’s latest, and it’s available from Verizon for only $168

Nokia has announced a new Verizon-exclusive phone, called the Nokia 3V. The Nokia 3V boasts a relatively modern design compared to other phones in this price range, plus it offers decent internal specs. Couple that with the fact that this phone is so cheap, and it looks to be a solid option.