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Around 40% of Android and iOS apps have high-risk vulnerabilities

According to a new study, a huge percentage of both Android and iOS apps have high-risk vulnerabilities. The majority of the vulnerabilities are related to insecure data storage -- which could leave users' data open to attack from malware. The report comes from Positive Technologies.
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You can now share Google Search results straight from the app

Google wants to make it a little easier to share search results with others and added a "Share" button to the Android Google app. Currently, the feature is only in the beta version of the app, but will likely roll out to the wider public in the near future on both Android and iOS.
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Best Buy stores are now certified to repair Apple devices

Apple has completed a major expansion of the Apple authorized service provider program -- and has announced that Best Buy stores are now all certified to repair Apple devices. With the expansion, eight out of 10 Apple customers live within 20 minutes of an authorized service provider.
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HMD Global is moving all Nokia user data to Finland to better protect it

HMD Global announced that in an effort to protect user data, it will be moving installation data and performance data to a Google Cloud data center in Hamina, Finland. According to the company, the move will allow it to better leverage data analytics to improve Nokia phones.
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Ads have started showing up on Huawei phone lock screens and people are furious

Is Huawei looking to make some extra cash through advertising? A number of Huawei phone users have reported seeing ads pop up on their phone lock screens, seemingly without warning. So far, the ads seem to be related to Booking.com, but it's possible others could pop up too.
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You can now use an Android phone to log in to Google on an iOS device

Google announced that its Android security feature is expanding. Now, you'll be able to use your Android phone to log in to your Google account on an iOS device. That's great news for those that have an Android phone but also use an iPad. The feature is still limited to only Google sign-ins.
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Mastercard’s new card lets LGBTQIA+ customers use their true name

According to Mastercard, a major source of anxiety for those in the LGBTQIA+ community could be that their credit or debit card doesn't show their true name. The company, however, aims to solve that issue -- and announced the new True Name card, which shows the user's true name on the front.
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Motorola’s Moto Z4 is here, and it’s bringing back the headphone jack

The Moto Z3 was technically the first device to support 5G, but now it has a successor: The Moto Z4. The new phone doesn't offer anything we haven't seen before, but it does bring back the headphone jack. Here's everything you need to know about the newly released Motorola Moto Z4.
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Google Drive will stop syncing with Google Photos in July

Google Photos and Google Drive have long synced files together, however that has apparently lead to some confusion as Google has announced that Google Photos and Google Drive will stop syncing starting in July. Thankfully, you will still be able to manually upload photos from Drive into Photos.
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Google showcases natural underwater beauty in new Street View images

Google's Street View can do more than just show you the street -- it's also great for exploring parts of the ocean. Google has added new imagery to Street View, including naturally beautiful areas like the Great Barrier Reef's Lizard Island and New Caledonia's coral lagoons.
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Google Maps may soon alert you if your taxi driver goes off-route

Google want to make taking a taxi a little safer. The company is adding a feature to Google Maps that will alert you if your taxi driver goes off-route by more than 500 meters. The feature is currently only available in India, but will hopefully roll out to other locations in the near future.
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Mastercard’s Digital Wellness program uses A.I. to make online paying safer

Mastercard has announced the new Mastercard Digital Wellness program -- with the goal of using artificial intelligence to make paying for things online a little easier. The new system makes use of "billions" of data points to authenticate users, enabling click-to-pay technology.
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Huawei’s EMUI 9 operating system is already on 80 million devices

Huawei seems to have perfected the rollout of Android updates. According to the company, the latest version of its Android skin, EMUI 9, has already been installed on 90 million devices — and it's expected to hit 100 million by the end of June. EMUI 9 is available on a range of Huawei phones.
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North Focals smartglasses: Everything you need to know

The dream of great, stylish smartglasses isn't dead yet. The North Focals are a pair of smartglasses with a whole lot to offer. They not only look pretty good, but they allow you to get directions, check upcoming items on your calendar, and even control Spotify. Here's everything you need to know.
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Hit the road: Google is officially ending support for Trips on August 5

Google Trips has long been a preferred service for users who want to book travel, and now it looks like Google is ending support for the native Trips app. Google recently announced a revamped Google Trips website, and at the time speculation was that the app would be killed.
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Apple Music and App Store return to normal after early morning outages

Apple Music, the iOS App Store, and the Mac Store, all experienced some pretty major outages early in the morning, only one day after Apple began seeding new operating systems to developers. The outages have since been resolved, and it's currently unclear if they had anything to do with the new software.
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Apple increases cellular download limit from 150MB to 200MB

For the past few years, iOS has barred users from downloading files larger than 150MB, posing an issue for those who want to download large apps on the go. Now, however, that limit is being increased -- from 150MB to 200MB. Still, the fact that the limit can't be bypassed is frustrating for some.
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Download speed rises in the U.S., but it’s still slow compared to South Korea’s

OpenSignal has published a new report noting the improvement of download speeds in the U.S. According to the report, average speeds are up to 21.3Mbps, from 17Mbps in the first quarter of 2018 -- but that's still nothing compared to the average speed of 52.4Mbps in South Korea.
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Apple’s new website defends App Store from charge of monopolistic practices

Apple has published a new website about the App Store and App Store practices, in an attempt to highlight that the App Store is now a monopoly. The website highlights that Apple allows apps from competitors like Google, and has paid out over $120 billion to developers so far.
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Amazon is reportedly building a wearable that can track your emotions

Amazon may be looking to enter the wearable space. According to a new report, Amazon is looking into building a wearable device that can track a user's emotions -- which would be a first for a fitness-tracking device. The device would also likely offer Alexa and track other fitness metrics as well.
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Google Duplex sounds a lot like a human — and sometimes it is one

Google revealed Google Duplex at Google I/O 2018 as a way to make bookings at restaurants and other locations. At the time, the service was hailed for sounding a whole lot like a human, but according to a new report from the New York Times, the reason for that might be because sometimes it is a human.
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FCC could require carriers to block robocalls. Here’s why they didn’t before

The FCC is considering making legal protections for carriers that want to block robocalls, and perhaps even require them to be blocked by default. In the past, carriers were worried about the legal implications of blocking legitimate robocalls, but these new protections could help make that less of an issue.
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Here’s where you can buy the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S10

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is one of the most-anticipated phones of the year, offering a new chipset, beautiful display, and more. Now that the phone has been announced, however, you might be wondering where you can get it for yourself. Here's what you need to know about Galaxy S10 pricing and availability.
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Google is bringing new ad formats to its products on mobile devices

Google's core business is advertising, and it's about to make ads a little more prominent on mobile. The company has announced a few new ad formats for mobile, which will show up in Google Discover, on YouTube, and in other Google products. New ad formats should start to show up later this year.
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Apple might have to open iPhone to other app stores — here’s what that means

The Supreme Court ruled that an antitrust case against Apple can go ahead. The case is over whether or not Apple is a monopoly because of the way that it operates the App Store, and prevents the iPhone from being able to download apps from other stores. Here's what the ruling could mean for you.

Google Pixel: 19 killer tips and tricks

Did you decide to opt for Google's Pixel or Pixel XL? Want to make the most of your new phone? There are tons of things that you can use your phone for, and learning how to navigate it properly will almost certainly be helpful. Here are some of the most important Google Pixel tips and tricks.
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Apple News Plus gives you access to more than 300 magazines for $10 per month

At Apple's services event, the company unveiled a new news subscription service called Apple News Plus. The service gives you access to over 300 magazines and newspapers, including the likes of National Geographic, Wired, The Wall Street Journal, and more. Apple News Plus costs $10 per month.
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Google researchers examine how to combat smartphone addiction

Smartphones are built to be engaging, but the likes of Google and Apple are finally working on ways to help people manage their tech time. In fact, a new Google study notes that in general people feel an obligation to their tech. The solution? Helping people find the 'joy of missing out.'
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Here’s where you can buy the Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL

The highly anticipated Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones are finally here, offering the smart machine learning and artificial intelligence of Google's flagship phones at an affordable price. Interested in getting the Google Pixel 3a for yourself? Here's where you can find it right now.
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From Oculus Quest to a Facebook redesign, everything announced at F8 2019

Facebook F8 is finally here, and Facebook has taken the wraps off of a number of new products and services, including a major Facebook redesign, a Messenger desktop app, and more. Here's everything Facebook announced at Facebook F8 2019, its annual developer conference, held on April 30 and May 1.
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Google celebrates Star Wars Day with discounts on games and content

Google announced a series of discounts on the Google Play Store for a number of Star Wars-related apps. There are also a ton of discounts on content in Star Wars Android games, so if you're a fan of games like Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, you can get discounts on in-app purchases and more.
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Motorola Moto Z3 vs. Moto Z3 Play

Motorola has finally taken the wraps off of its latest flagship phone, the Moto Z3. But with slightly different-than-expected specs and a very similar design, is it really that much better than the Moto Z3 Play? We put the two phones head-to-head to find out which was better for you and why.
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Google’s latest Playmoji bring animated Pokémon to your camera

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu arrives in theaters soon, and in celebration of the new movie, Google announced a new set of Playmoji for the Google Pixel camera -- including Pikachu, Charizard, Jigglypuff, and Mr. Mime. The new Playmoji are available now straight from the Pixel camera.
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Facebook says the future is private, but what does that mean?

At Facebook's F8 developer conference, the company emphasized its desire to take a more hands-on approach to privacy over the future. But what, exactly, will a more privacy-focused Facebook end up looking like? Here are the six core pillars that the company wants to base the "new Facebook" on.
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Motorola’s Moto G7 range offers compelling phones that won’t break the bank

After a number of leaks and rumors, the Motorola Moto G7, Moto G7 Play, and Moto G7 Power are finally here. The devices represent quite a spec bump over the previous-generation Moto G6 phones, along with a modern design and edge-to-edge display, yet still come at a reasonable price.
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Google Creative Lab’s new AR experiment helps you learn how to draw

Google's Creative Lab has developed an experiment, called Drawalong AR, that could make it a little easier for aspiring artists to follow YouTube tutorials. The experiment essentially leverages Google's ARCore to create a kind of virtual tracing paper on a phone's display.
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Michael Kors updates its Sofie smartwatch, but still uses a processor from 2016

Michael Kors announced an update to the Sofie smartwatch, now offering heart rate monitoring, GPS, and NFC support. There's only one problem — the device still offers the Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, which was released in 2016, instead of the newer Snapdragon Wear 3100.
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Amazon cuts prices on Apple Watch Series 4 and Series 3 smartwatches

In the market for a new smartwatch? The Apple Watch is the best one, and right now it's a little more affordable than it usually is. The Apple Watch Series 4 and Apple Watch Series 3 are both available at discounted prices straight from Amazon -- meaning now is probably the best time to buy one.