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Apple is re-building its Maps using data gathered from iPhone users

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Apple is said to be working on a new version of its navigation app, Maps. The company has started from scratch and it uses not only the data gathered from its own fleet of cars, but also from iPhone users. But of course, Apple is doing so while respecting user privacy. The new Maps will first be introduced in San Francisco and the Bay Area with the next version of IOS 12 beta. It should cover Northern California towards the end of 2018. Since it now incorporates user travel data when they open the Maps app - just like Google Maps does - it should speed up the process quite a bit.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Mwyxm4 via IFTTT

T-Mobile LG G6 starts getting Oreo update

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T-Mobile has started pushing out a new update to LG G6 units on its network. Arriving as software version H87220a, the update brings along Android 8.0 Oreo. As per the official change-log, several other bug fixes and software improvements are also included. So with this, all Big Four carriers - including AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon - have rolled out the update to LG G6 units. Given the T-Mobile update - which weighs in at around 1.7GB - has just started rolling out, it may take time for the update notification to pop up on your screen, so be patient. Source 1 2 from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2KxKAPv via IFTTT

Another mysterious glass-back Moto gets spotted in the wild

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As we approach Motorola's August 2 Chicago event, device leaks have naturally been pouring in. As per the rumor mill, we have the proper Moto Z3 flagship to look forward to at the venue, as well as a new Motorola One family of handsets. Hot on the heels of a major render leak, for the Moto One and One Power, today brings a couple of new blurry photos of a mysterious new Moto smartphone. Leaked photos It clearly features a glass sandwich design, so our first guess would be it's either the Moto One or the One Power. However, there are a few problems with that theory. As per... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2yW78rN via IFTTT

Microsoft working on a foldable Surface phone, LG to supply the displays

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The so-called "Andromeda" project has been popping up in the news since last year but information is rather scarce. Now, a leaked email along with some new APIs found in Windows 10's latest preview gives us a bit more to speculate about. The Andromeda Surface Phone isn't going to be just a "phone." It's going to be a "pocketable device" following the steps of Microsoft's successful Surface line of laptops with flexible hinges. It aims to be in a class of its own due to its unique form factor and yes, we are talking about a foldable handset. The API allows applications to adjust... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2KjyVYx via IFTTT

Video lock screen from Samsung Galaxy S9 now available on Galaxy S8 and Note8

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The latest update for Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ and Galaxy Note8 included a cool new feature that remain largely unnoticed. The functionality in question allows you to set a video as your lock screen wallpaper. Here's the feature in action on a Galaxy Note8: The functionality - which debuted on the Galaxy S9 series - arrived on the S8 series and Note8 with the update that also brought along the June security patch to these devices. To access video lock screen wallpapers, head to the Backgrounds tab of Samsung themes. In case you want to use one of your own videos as lock screen... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2KwK3O0 via IFTTT

Verizon just released an eight-core Samsung Galaxy J3 V

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Carrier-specific version of headsets are a pretty common occurrence these days. Besides a new confusing branding, these devices typically come with minor tweaks, compared to the generic model. The new Samsung Galaxy J3 V 3rd Gen - a new Verizon exclusive, however, offers quite a significant improvement over the regular Galaxy J3 (2018). The Exynos 7570 Quad, Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 chipset of the original, has been swapped for an octa-core Exynos 7884A. Frankly, this is the first time we are hearing of this particular silicon, but, with an eight core A73 (Dual/1.35GHz) + A53... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2tGdBlT via IFTTT

Android P rollout for Nokia phones may start in August

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So far, HMD has confirmed multiple times that all its Nokia branded smartphones will get the Android P update. In fact, the company recently launched a Beta program in China for the owners of Nokia 6.1, Nokia 7, Nokia 7 plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco. However, there has been no information on the availability of the update. Well, that changes now, as users are being told the roll out will begin anytime after July. As you can see, the information comes courtesy of Nokia Mobile Care. In an email sent out to a user, the support staff gave August as the time frame when Android P will start... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2MB4DNI via IFTTT

New teaser suggests red OnePlus 6 is coming

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Oneplus has released a new teaser video through its official Twitter handle. It's a small, 15 seconds video that doesn't directly reveal the product being teased. But it's easy to guess, given the extensive focus on red color in the video along with C61422 (which is hex color code for red) and the hashtag #Oneplus 6 in the tweet. Now initiating: C61422. Do you wish to continue? https://t.co/QTDxIcWP5N #OnePlus6 pic.twitter.com/mTyjqk5FZZ— OnePlus (@oneplus) June 29, 2018 So in all likelihood, a red OnePlus 6 is coming, and it's coming very soon - you'll see 'July 2' towards the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2KA3pS8 via IFTTT

Fortnite's one-time rocket event will launch Saturday - CNET

Here's how to take part in Fortnite's next game-changer. from CNET https://ift.tt/2lKylEu via Mobiles

500px photo site abandons freely shareable images with commercialization push - CNET

New management, new priorities: Bye-bye Creative Commons licensing. from CNET https://ift.tt/2tR8m22 via Mobiles

2018 iPhones might use LG's OLED displays, and you can download iOS 12 beta right now - CNET

Plus, a new trick with Amazon Alexa. We've got your iPhone news this week. from CNET https://ift.tt/2tSs7WT via Mobiles

Watch this live bear cam now, because you need something good in the world - CNET

Technology, meet nature. from CNET https://ift.tt/2tGMln2 via Mobiles

Apple hopes its Maps do-over gets you where you need to go - CNET

But first it needs you to give its homegrown mapping app another shot. from CNET https://ift.tt/2tRRLuT via Mobiles

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1180's release date may have just leaked - CNET

We're eager to see if Nvidia's CEO winds up eating his words. from CNET https://ift.tt/2N9ZVaE via Mobiles

Good luck finding the phone, TV or console of your dreams - CNET

Parts the size of a grain of rice are in critically short supply. from CNET https://ift.tt/2tQTWPv via Mobiles

Hulu's July 2018 lineup: Stephen King and J.J. Abrams team up on Castle Rock - CNET

We've got a brand-new series by two very high-profile names. Will it be any good? We'll find out soon. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Ki0HEN via Mobiles

Feds charge man with threatening to kill FCC Chairman Ajit Pai's family - CNET

He allegedly told authorities he was upset about the repeal of net neutrality. from CNET https://ift.tt/2KwKFWR via Mobiles

What's new to stream for July 2018 video - CNET

Orange is the New Black returns to Netflix, HBO brings a new mini-series online called Sharp Objects and Hulu's got a brand-new Stephen King/J.J. Abrams show. July's a great month for streaming. from CNET https://ift.tt/2MB1229 via Mobiles

Comcast confirms major Xfinity outage nationwide - CNET

For a minute there, it looked like the whole internet was down. from CNET https://ift.tt/2tFcMcS via Mobiles

Tesla requiring $2,500 for Model 3 orders is nothing new - Roadshow

The automaker required the same for Model S and Model X orders, too. from CNET https://ift.tt/2KwEUsf via Mobiles