Native American Marine vet considered a homeland heroKALISPELL, Mont. (AP) - Charting Jesse DesRosier's 28-year journey is a dizzying endeavor, even if he's right back where he started - living on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, a community that at once seems tucked away and exposed, situated on an ecological nexus where rolling, wind-whipped foothi....
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Pixel 2 tinkerers force Google's hand: Secret custom silicon foundThey were totally just about to tell us everything
Previously Google has contracted major brand OEMs to produce Nexus and Pixel phones using fairly standard off-the-shelf parts. But a teardown of Google's pricey new flagship reveals the company's first homegrown system on a chip – and it's curren....
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Tencent's strategy to attract Western brands to its platformThis is a portion of an article based on an interview with Tencent's Steven Chang. To read the full article, sign up for access to BI Intelligence.
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Chinese tech giant Tencent is staking its claim as the main gateway into China for Western brands. The company recently op....
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Google will reimburse for the Pixel 2 if you overpaid at its pop-up storeGoogle launched the first-gen Pixel last year, killing the Nexus family in the process, in a bid to reinvent its smartphones and focus on premium products. A year later, the Pixel 2 models are still high-end Android handsets running the latest version of Android and selling for iPhone-like prices.
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Moto X Pure Edition finally gets Android 7.0 Nougat update in US after a year of zero updatesAh, Motorola. You were once one of the most enthusiast-friendly OEMs, yet you've now sunken down to a level deeper than possibly any other major phone manufacturer in this regard. Just a few years ago, your Moto X-series of phones were literally the best phones on the market with updates: the Moto....
DHS To Officially Require Immigrants' Files To Contain Social Media InfoIt looks like being the wrong kind of American will result in the mandatory collection of social media account handles and aliases. New rules on social media snooping have been floated several times with varying degrees of sincerity, but this time the DHS actually means it.
The Department o....
Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL features detailed in brand new leakThe Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are almost upon us. Come October 4th, exactly one year after the original Pixel series launched to replace the Nexus line, Google will unveil a bunch of new devices including the HTC Pixel 2 and the LG Pixel 2 XL.
We already know plenty of details about both phones, as ....
Limited edition Oktoberfest Android mini (and optional mug) goes on sale tomorrow (September 27)Andrew Bell and Dead Zebra have been making Android mini collectibles for a long time. We've had hot dog bugdroids, panda bugdroids, and even Nexus bugdroids. Tomorrow, there's a new special edition Android mini launching in celebration of Oktoberfest. It's an Android drinking beer, which makes se....
Google Extends Security Support for Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X Until November 2018The security support for both the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X from Google was until extended November 2018, adding two months to the previous date.
Since Android is the most used mobile operating system in the world, it also stands to reason that it's also the most attacked. The only way to prevent sec....
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With the Pixel 2 just a week away, you can now trade in your old phone to GoogleWe're just over a week away from Google's October 4th press conference where the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are expected to make their debut, and in order to make the phone more affordable, Google has opened up a new trade-in program on its website. If you have a phone on the list of eligible devices, y....
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Nexus 5X, 6P will get security updates until November 2018The Nexus device line is practically dead. The Pixel is Google’s new smartphone flagship and reference device and the Android One program seems to have been revamped to take the Nexus’ place. There has been no official confirmation of course, but Google’s latest action seems to sup....
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Google extends security updates for Nexus 5X and 6P to November 2018Google has followed the same device support pattern for years - two years of major Android OS updates, and three years of security updates. You might get Android updates after that, and you might get further security updates, but it's not guaranteed. Seemingly out of nowhere, Google has extended t....
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Ubuntu Touch OTA-2 Rolls Out for Ubuntu Phones, Including Nexus 4 & Nexus 7 2013The UBports community has released this past weekend the second OTA (Over-the-Air) update to supported Ubuntu Phone devices, bringing support for some old devices that were requested by the community, as well as a set of new features.
First and foremost, UBports' Ubuntu Touch OTA-2 update introdu....
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More new Pixel 2 features may have just leakedAccording to recent rumors, Google's Pixel 2 won't look like much when it's unveiled during a press conference on October 4th. In fact, the phone supposedly looks almost exactly like last year's Pixel. This design was fine for a 2016 smartphone, but 2017 is all about large displays and tiny bezels a....
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Android "Check for Updates" button now actually gets latest versionEvery Android user has been there, whether or not they own a Nexus or an OEM device. They hear that the latest Android version has been rolled out for their device and they head on over to the Settings up in the hopes of getting it. But no matter how many times you mash that “Check for Updates....
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Mash no more: The 'check for update' button on Nexus/Pixel now always pulls the latest OTAOne of the biggest memes in the Android community has been the "check for update" button. Until now, pressing that button never actually did anything; if you were in the update's rollout group, it would obviously reveal a pending OTA, but if you weren't, hitting it did absolutely nothing. However,....
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Some users are reporting Google Clock alarm failures since updating to OreoWith any major OS release, in spite of rigorous testing and numerous developer previews, it's not uncommon for random issues to arise. Some users who've updated their Pixel or Nexus devices to Oreo have discovered an annoying bug whereby the alarm in the Google Clock app simply isn't going off. An....
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5 wireless chargers under $20 that'll work perfectly with your new iPhone 8Apple hasn't announced pricing for the AirPower wireless charging pad it plans to release later this year (ugh, did they really have to give it that name?). We'll save you the suspense: it's going to be expensive. But in a move that's very un-Apple, the company decided to use the Qi wireless chargin....
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Google Store's trade-in program is already live for the Pixel, and the offers aren't greatWe first learned about a possible trade-in program that Google was running with the launch of the Moto X4 on Android One. But at that time, we only knew that Nexus devices would be eligible for offers up to $165, and that trade-ins before October 5th would get an additional $50 of Fi credit. The G....
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OnePlus splits apps from OxygenOS for faster updatesWith very few exceptions, like Nexus or Pixel or Essential, almost all Android smartphones come with some pre-loaded apps made by the OEM itself. It's bad enough that these are baked into the firmware, making them impossible to uninstall and can only be disabled. What's worse is that they can also s....
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Google Store's trade-in program is already live, and the offers aren't greatWe first learned about a possible trade-in program that Google was running with the launch of the Moto X4 on Android One. But at that time, we only knew that Nexus devices would be eligible for offers up to $165, and that trade-ins before October 5th would get an additional $50 of Fi credit. The G....
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Google's Android One Moto X4 is the first of its kind in the USGoogle's big Pixel 2 event is still over a week away, but you won't have to wait that long for some big news. On Thursday, Google announced that the Moto X4 will be the next phone that will work with the company's Project Fi network, which makes it the first non-Google phone to do so. But that's not....
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Nexus Player finally gets its Android 8.0 Oreo updateRemember the Nexus Player? Yes, that pucked-shaped, ASUS-made device that was supposed to showcase the best of Android TV, just like the Nexus phones were supposed to do. It was launched back in 2014 but, surprisingly and unlike Nexus phones of that year, it is still getting major Android updates. I....
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Google releases factory images of Android 8.0 Oreo for Nexus Android TV playerFactory Image of Android 8.0 Oreo for Nexus Android TV player is available on Google's Developer website with a version number OPR6.170623.021.
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Android 8.0 Oreo finally arrives on Nexus PlayerThe Nexus Player is getting pretty long in the tooth, as it was released in 2014. It's still supported with software updates though, and was one of the devices to receive Android O Developer Previews earlier this year. However, a nasty bug was discovered close to official release, which cause....
Google taps the Moto X4 as its first Android One phone for Project FiGoogle will bring its Android One program to the U.S. for the first time with Motorola's new Moto X4.
The phone, which runs the "pure Android experience" without any carrier or manufacturer bloatware, will be available for Google's Project Fi service. The Moto X4 will be the first non-Google device....
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Android Oreo Features To Be Tested In Beta ProgramAndroid 8.0 Oreo is already making its rounds on the usual early adopter devices, including the Pixel and Pixel XL, the Pixel C, the Nexus 6P and the Nexus 5X. As usual, many devices outside of Google's direct branding will likely have wait several weeks or months before they update to the new oper....
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Android One Moto X4 is official, and it's coming to Project Fi for $399Project Fi, Google's pre-paid carrier, isn't quite as appealing as it once was. Now that the Nexus 5X and 6P are not sold (and suffering from hardware issues), the only phones available on Fi are the Pixel and Pixel XL. And unlike most pre-paid carriers, you can't bring your own device, as Fi uses....
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HTC is gearing up for a big announcement tomorrow, possibly Google acquisitionIf reports from earlier this month and new developments today are anything to go by, Google is almost certainly going to acquire Taiwanese phone maker HTC this week. That's good news for HTC, and good news for Pixel fans too. This company knows how to make good hardware, and has had some clever idea....
A recent update broke SafetyNet and Android Pay for some Nexus 6Ps, but there's a fixUpdate-woes continue. A recent OTA (OPR6.170623.017) for the Nexus 6P appears to have broken SafetyNet and, subsequently, things like Android Pay. Thankfully, there's a fix. All you need to do is update to a slightly newer build (OPR6.170623.019), and we've even got a link if you'd rather not wait....
Nowhere to Run teaser plunges viewers into Blade Runner world in anticipation for new releaseFans of Blade Runner have been waiting for a continuation of the story since 1982, and in October they'll finally get the chance, with the release of the new Warner Bros' Blade Runner 2049.
Until the release, fans will have to enjoy the high-octane prologue films, including the latest, called 204....
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[Deal Alert] ZTE Axon 7 for $310 at Newegg ($90 off MSRP)The ZTE Axon 7 fills a space in the current smartphone market that's changed quite a bit in the last couple of years. Let's call it the Nexus space. You've got a phone with mostly flagship internals, minus for a few trade-offs, for a much more wallet-friendly price. A phone like this from ZTE migh....
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Yo Google, you sure the Nexus 5X has an AMOLED display?File this under the quirky errors / wishful thinking category. The official android.com site has a list of devices including the Nexus 5X with detailed specs, but with one mistake: it lists it as having an AMOLED display instead of an IPS display.
The error was just brought to our attention by Re....
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Google reportedly stopping all Nexus 6P RMAsIf you ask around Android circles, you'll probably be surprised (or not) to find out that the Nexus 5 is largely regarded as the best, and probably last greatest, Nexus phone. While definitely not perfect, everything that followed were significantly less perfect. And the last Nexus phone made, the N....
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Opinion: The new Pixels will have the same problem as the current ones - they're just Android phonesA little-acknowledged but persistent problem has plagued every Google handset since the original Nexus One: Their most defining characteristics - Google's services and Android itself - are not unique to them.
With each new Google phone, consumers do often get their first chance to buy (well, assu....
Sam Jones appointed as CEO of joint venture between Bruin Sports Capital and WPP, OverTierSam Jones has been named chief executive officer of OverTier, the joint venture between Bruin Sports Capital and WPP that runs the NFL's OTT business throughout Europe, it was announced today.
Jones is a renowned executive who has built and successfully exited leading-edge, direct to consumer g....
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Pixel 2's Always on Display is just hidden in Android OreoWhile the Nexus phones played a fair game, with features available for any device running the same version of Android. In contrast, the Pixel phones had some features that were exclusive to them, at least for a short while. One of the latest ones is Google's official implementation of the Always On ....
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Google deletes Android backups without notification if you don't use phoneThanks to a series of incremental improvements to its backup and restore feature, Google has made it fairly easy to migrate from one Android device to another without the hassle of setting up your handset all anew – that is, unless you leave your phone idle for too long. A miffed user has taken to....
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Google Replacing Nexus 6P With Pixel XL If It Has Hardware DefectsGoogle has a solution for defective Nexus 6P units, but it involves letting go of the 2-year-old smartphone and saying hello to last year's Pixel XL. It was found out recently that instead of swapping problematic Nexus 6P phones with non-problematic units, the Mountain View giant is offering users ....
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Happy End for Nexus 6P Battery Saga: Google Offers Free Pixel XL ReplacementGoogle has decided to deal with a problem that's been plaguing a small number of Nexus 6P phones by replacing them with the newer Google Pixel XL.
Even if Nexus 6P was a great device, a limited number of users have reported a boot-loop problem that's not solvable even by reflashing the device. Th....
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