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More favorable screen to body ratios are leading to shrinking bezels on the top flagships of 2017, like the Galaxy S8 and LG G6. Once a display becomes large enough though, it leads to the question of where to put the front camera. That's where the controversial notch comes in. Here's what our readers had to say about the camera cutouts seen on the Essential Phone and iPhone X.
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Android Nougat was officially released in August 2016, and we've been seeing a continuous rollout on Android flagships ever since. One year later, we're now welcoming the final version of Android Oreo to the world. The Android 8.0 update's features have been announced, and the Developer Preview has finally come to a close. Read on to find out when to expect the update and how to download it.
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Whenever a new piece of hardware is introduced, it would normally arrive with the latest software version or newest operating system. The same can be said of Samsung’s recent Gear Fit 2 Pro and Gear Sport introductions, automatically making the Samsung Gear S3 and Samsung Gear Fit 2 obsolete by one generation. However, Samsung has introduced the latest Tizen update for the Gear S3. The Gear Fit 2 isn’t so lucky.
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Does it really make sense to have 8 GB of RAM in today’s smartphones? After having examined various smartphones, all of which were similarly built, I was able to come to the conclusion that, in fact, 8 GB is not yet necessary. What’s more, today’s manufacturers and their engineers aren’t doing enough to ensure that this extra internal memory is being used effectively. Here’s how I came to this conclusion.
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The Moto G series has been a staunch fan favorite ever since its initial release in late 2013. Combining solid hardware, affordable pricing and a near stock Android experience, the Moto G series has rightfully earned its place as a key player in the Android ecosystem. After having first been acquired by Google and then sold off to Lenovo, the Motorola brand still managed to push out timely updates for its devices. The most current news for the Moto G series is that the the Moto G4 Play has finally begun receiving the Android Nougat update.
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Here's what you can expect on your Moto G4 Plus with the Android 7.0 Nougat update
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Google I/O is a huge event where major platform developers, engineers and executives gather to discuss all of the Android goodness to look forward to in the year ahead. In this article, we give you a rundown of 2017's excitement. If you want to know what's new at Google I/O 2018, check out this link instead.
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All the Moto X devices, aside from the Moto X (2013), are getting at least Marshmallow. In this article, we've collated information on the Moto X (2013), Moto X (2014), Moto X Pure Edition (Moto X Style outside of the US) and Moto X Play. Find out all the latest Moto X Android update news here, including the Pure Edition's update to Android 7.0 Nougat.
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Android Nougat and the release of the developer preview of Android O(reo) may be the version on everyone's lips, but not everyone owns the latest Android flagship. Various Android Lollipop updates – from Android 5.0 to Android 5.1.1 – continue to roll out bringing bug fixes and incremental changes with it.
Android Lollipop problems and how to fix them
Android Marshmallow update: which devices will get it?
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Google has released Android 7.0 Nougat. The newest version available now is 7.1.2 however, this is only available in beta for the time being. The second beta version of 7.1.2 is now rolling out, along with Android 7.1.2 for the Pixel and Pixel XL. In this article, we explain everything you need to know about the new software, including a look at all of its impressive features and the known issues with the fingerprint scanner.
Android 7.0 Nougat update: when will I get it?
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Whether you have a Galaxy S7, a Pixel or an LG V20, there are 1001 reasons to root your smartphone: getting official Android updates after the device is no longer supported, security updates, suppressing bloatware for developer apps, overclocking, backing up information or even improving battery life. Here are the best examples that answer the question: why do you need to root your Android device?
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