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Amazon has a big ace up its sleeve with its Echo Spot and video calling features. In our test with the Echo Spot and Show, I was quickly convinced by the experience. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2rUrXAJ

In addition to the Xperia XZs, Sony also presented the XZ Premium at the MWC 2017, and the Xperia XZ Premium impressively combines all the know-how of Sony's many divisions. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2lgeF8N

Google Play Services is an essential part of the Android ecosystem, but sometimes it can work against you. Does it look like Google Play Services is eating your battery? If so, you'll need to read on. We discover what to do in the case of Google Play Services battery drain: how to fix it, and what's causing it. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/1WHlDoF

The Huawei Mate 9 is receiving Android 8.0 Oreo. The rollout has just begun to unlocked models in the US Android 8.0 Oreo will come to the Mate 9 with EMUI 8.0, Huawei's particular skin, as well as the latest Android security patch. Here is all you need to know about the update. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2ibmRXb

Amazon has announced a new feature for Alexa—now you can use Amazon's smart assistant to send text messages using your voice. You just need to ask Alexa and it will take care of it for you, even to contacts without an Alexa device of their own. The catch? Well, so far Alexa can only send an SMS from Android devices. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2Fz4RSa

The final version of Android Oreo for the OnePlus 5T is being rolled out, the update, OxygenOS 5.0.2, will reach a small number of users today and more in the next few days. Also, Face Unlock also arrived on the OnePlus 5. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2nuUcAh

The latest generation of smartphones offers advantages that will greatly increase your experience. We'll tell you all about five improvements you'll be missing if you don't upgrade your device. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2ns1sgk

This year started off with a bang. We saw several scandals including Samsung's apparent exploitation of minors in China, and also the intentional updates to slow smartphones down. It's clear that huge corporations are not untouchable, and must face the consequences of their actions. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2BFefkG

As we have been saying in recent weeks, keep an eye on Sony and its 2018 smartphones, even if they are in the shadow of Samsung, Apple and Huawei. Not only is there a major design evolution in the works for the Japanese firm's smartphones, there may also be a change in display technology, with LG OLED panels. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2BEgB3m

Android 7 Nougat is on a quarter of all Android devices and is still growing as manufacturers roll it out to older devices. Find out if and when your device is getting the Android Nougat update here in this article, and what the alternative is if your favorite phone won't be getting any more updates. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/29lh0gs

Did you know that many of the apps you use can track your location? They're not always so open about telling you, either. If you want to increase your privacy and security, you might want to disable this feature. We'll show you how to do this on the different versions of Android in this how-to article. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/1QDw0oi

Mobile World Congress 2018, or MWC, will open its doors to the public from 26 February to 1 March. Naturally, the giants of the mobile tech world will be there to strut their stuff, as well as startups hoping to make an impression. Here are the most exciting things we expect to find under the pavilions of Barcelona. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2n6R12u

Android 8.0 Oreo is the latest version of the mobile OS we all know and love. But what devices will get the Android 8 update and when? We will keep you up to date with all the latest news regarding Android updates and beta programs for smartphones and tablets from different manufacturers. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2ovFpnk

The Asus Zenfone 3 is next in line for Android 8.0 Oreo as promised, plus users will get an updated UI and less bloatware with the update. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2iWh5w7

LG have been inspired to add new colors to the G6 and Q6, including Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet and also Raspberry Rose (which it announced for the V30 at CES). All very attractive, but the main question is, will these be available in the US? (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2E1RcWv

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Honor View 10 are almost exactly the same. Nevertheless, they are marketed in different ways, and also at significantly different prices. We compared both devices directly with each other and show you where the Huawei Mate 10 is actually better than the View 10. How much is that worth? (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2rQpoPW

Do you own an LG G6 and want some tips and tricks for your smartphone? Look no further! We offer you tips to improve the camera, display & battery life on your LG G6. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2q3qWUO

The latest addition to LG's V series has a ton of great features. In this article, we'll describe some lesser known tips and tricks as we uncover them. Now you can get Google's HDR+ for the V30 for wide-angle photos with fantastic results. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2BDqRbR

The HTC U11 Life is special. Unofficially a Lite model, this smartphone is an investment for the future. In this review we discuss the price, camera, design and many more features. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2Gu1Vr8

As we spend more and more time on devices it places undue strain on our poor eyes. Happily, there are functions and apps available to help ease the pain. Most modern phones even come with it as default. Here's how to activate night mode on the different versions of Android for pleasant evening browsing and reading. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2kcdNX2

Rumors are swirling about Huawei's next generation P-series, the Huawei P20. Or is it P11? Whatever the name, the new range is reported to come in three iterations, each packing three cameras. Let's take a sneak peek at the design and specifications of the new top-of-the-range Huawei phones! (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2EBeY9g

It must be hard for Samsung to see its pioneering moves in facial recognition overshadowed by Apple's refinement of the technology. To move ahead of Cupertino, the corporation is pursuing some interesting possibilities, namely, the 'intelligent scan' face and iris scan combo, and measuring our blood flow. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2nll6v9

OnePlus 5T and Honor View 10 are competing in the same price category. They are both top-range smartphones, were released at the end of 2017, and have 18:9 displays, slim cases, promising processors and a below-average price. So, which one should you purchase? We compare them both here. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2rM0zVp

Sensors make the majority of the most commonly used functions on your Android smartphone possible, and if something goes wrong with them, it can lead to really annoying problems and false information on your phone. Here is how to make sure the sensors on your Android smartphone are in good working order. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2ly0OeT

The Alexa equipped Blast and Megablast speakers from Ultimate Ear are definitely on the expensive side. If you're considering buying one, we've got you covered with all the necessary information in our review. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2EeiI0t

Xiaomi is doing something for everyone: 40 smartphones are to receive an update to MIUI 9–including some from as far back as 2012. But that's only part of the story. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2Eh4N9U

Here are the 5 apps you can't miss this week. We've been searching the Play Store for you, and these caught our eye: ProtonVPN, Hidden Folks, and more! (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2DLp0I8

Uninvited guests on your Wi-Fi can cripple your speed and cause trouble with dodgy downloads. But there are aways to monitor who is using your Wi-Fi, and kick out or block offenders. In this tutorial we'll show you how you can find out who is using your Wi-Fi and block Wi-Fi thieves from your Android smartphone. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/1Ys9Lrz

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The two-day visit will be the duke and duchess's first official visit to the country. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2FqNine

Around 1.6 million cases will be looked at, with 220,000 claimants expected to receive more money. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2DPmu3m

A new report finds many couples keep having children until they get a longed-for boy. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2GtIYVu

The chancellor is sent a letter asking for more cash, as a school threatens reduced hours over funding. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BER3mG

Tuesday's front pages report 'unrest' among Tory donors and a police probe into a series of raids in the Home Counties. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BCmEp0

Your morning briefing for 30 January 2018. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2FrKDcJ

Meghan Markle is expected to make a speech on her wedding day - does anyone have any advice? from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BAqgYK

After a fitness app "heatmap" revealed military information, what are your devices saying about you? from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2nni2yE

From Bruno Mars to Hillary Clinton reading an extract from a book on Trump. Here's a roundup of what happened. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2DK0uTN

Some residents take to boats and kayaks as about 1,500 people are evacuated from their homes. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2nkH5Cq

England women's new head coach Phil Neville tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan he is not a sexist and has huge respect for women. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2nlBmfP

Transport for London say passengers are not being exposed to unsafe noise levels. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2GrYWzs

Muhammad Ali has type 1 diabetes and wants the British Boxing Board of Control to allow him to fight. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2GudZsa

A Japanese woman in her 60s on Tuesday sued the government over her forced sterilisation as a teenager under a now-defunct eugenics law, according to a court official and local media reports. from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2FvbdBZ

Anushka Sharma was photographed looking simple in a blue sari without makeup on the sets of Sui Dhaaga. from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2E0yuPa

PU scientist invited to identify 9/11 human skeletal remains Chandigarh, Jan 30 (PTI) A forensic scientist of Panjab University (PU) has been invited to work with other scientists towards a complex... from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2FvaUaj

Ten foreigners arrested for "singing and dancing pornographically" in Cambodia last week have denied the charges against them, their lawyer said Tuesday. from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2FtzOqy

Chambers of commerce have suggested reintroduction of the standard deduction for salaried employees of at least Rs 1 lakh. from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2DZ8inG

In the last Budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley left the slabs unchanged but gave a marginal relief to the small taxpayer, in the form of reduction in the rate from 10 per cent to 5 per cent for... from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2FqLJpm

Former England captain David Beckham launches his long-planned Major League Soccer team in Miami. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2rMQ9EZ

Yuvraj Singh thinks he made Hazel Keech's selfie 'sexier' by featuring in it from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2DXUtWI

A picture of Deepika Padukone's on the sets of Majid Majidi's then work-in-progress Beyond The Clouds went crazy viral in 2016 from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2BCrzq4

Two-wheeler sales including exports increased 13.8 per cent to 799,000 units with motorcycles sales rising to 314,000 units. from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2nlnxOx

A glaring typo in the tickets for US President Donald Trump's maiden State of the Union address is proving to be fodder for social media. from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2BEjBfX

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) will begin the online application process for recruitment of 382 Management Trainee (Technical) in E1 grade through GATE 2018 on February 1, 2018. from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2nnkkOc

A US government watchdog said Tuesday the Pentagon has barred it from disclosing how much of Afghanistan is under Taliban control -- a significant break from past accountability that comes amid... from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2GtcNWf

Zeenat Aman filed a molestation and stalking complaint against a businessman on Monday from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2BDoRAz

The government is widely expected to increase spending to ensure growth recaptures momentum, but most investors expect it to be prudent as loosening fiscal deficit targets by too much would likely... from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2nlAGH8

President Ram Nath Kovind has strongly pitched for simultaneous elections to Parliament and the state assemblies, saying frequent polls posed a "huge burden" on resources and impeded the development... from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2DMBBa5

In a heartwarming incident, a cash-strapped student got a helping hand from a kind-hearted stranger who overheard her talking about her financial worries on a train. from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2Fsovzb

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked NDA leaders to work towards creating a favourable environment for holding simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, a BJP ally said after a meeting of... from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2EqJoeR

The lower import tax could boost the country's gold demand and support global prices that are currently trading near their highest in 17 months. from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2rLSHTI

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The Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Honor View 10 are almost exactly the same. Nevertheless, they are marketed in different ways, and also at significantly different prices. We compared both devices directly with each other and show you where the Huawei Mate 10 is actually better than the View 10. How much is that worth? (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2rQpoPW

Do you own an LG G6 and want some tips and tricks for your smartphone? Look no further! We offer you tips to improve the camera, display & battery life on your LG G6. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2q3qWUO

The latest addition to LG's V series has a ton of great features. In this article, we'll describe some lesser known tips and tricks as we uncover them. Now you can get Google's HDR+ for the V30 for wide-angle photos with fantastic results. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2BDqRbR

The HTC U11 Life is special. Unofficially a Lite model, this smartphone is an investment for the future. In this review we discuss the price, camera, design and many more features. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2Gu1Vr8

As we spend more and more time on devices it places undue strain on our poor eyes. Happily, there are functions and apps available to help ease the pain. Most modern phones even come with it as default. Here's how to activate night mode on the different versions of Android for pleasant evening browsing and reading. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2kcdNX2

It must be hard for Samsung to see its pioneering moves in facial recognition overshadowed by Apple's refinement of the technology. To move ahead of Cupertino, the corporation is pursuing some interesting possibilities, namely, the 'intelligent scan' face and iris scan combo, and measuring our blood flow. (This is a preview - click here to read the entire entry.) from Android News + App Reviews + Hardware Reviews - AndroidPIT http://ift.tt/2nll6v9

The former footballer worries about protecting his daughters from the negatives of going online. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2rMwyVn

After a £200,000 deal was secured, Northern Ireland will be flying frozen boar semen 5,000 miles to China. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2GsjxUd

Dustin Snyder has a rare form of cancer and was recently told he had weeks left to live. So he proposed. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2Em8NGo

Older models are the latest fashion trend, thanks to social media and an aging society. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2Gt1QnC

More media outlets are using automated algorithms to write news stories. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2DJr7vU

The actor and comedian talks about playing the late music legend in a radio drama. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2ElduA3

Mahatma Gandhi, the man who led India to freedom from the oppressive British colonial rule, was assassinated on January 30, 1948 at the age of 78. Nathuram Godse, a Hindu fanatic, was found guilty of... from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2rQXWBI

Online cab aggregator Ola on Tuesday announced its entry into the international market, starting with Australia, to take on its American rival Uber. from NDTV News - Latest http://ift.tt/2DNBi2E

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