Facebook wants you to upload your own nudes to prevent revenge porn
Nov 7th - Facebook wants to prevent the spread of revenge porn on its network by having people upload their shots to be hashed and compared to images uploaded. Would you do it?
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Report: Moto Z2 Force on Verizon outsold all other carriers combined
Nov 7th - A new sales estimate suggests the Moto Z2 Force only sold 100K devices on Verizon in Q3 2017, but that figure dwarfs sales estimates from all three other carriers in the same time period.
Essential’s latest update brings November security patch & fixes
Nov 7th - The latest patch for the Essential phone has arrived bringing the November security patch just a day after Google released it for Nexus & Pixel devices. It also includes a fix for fingerprint gesture problems.
Don’t miss this 30% off deal on several Anker USB accessories
Nov 7th - Looking for a deal on a new USB-C car charger or a way to quickly charge up to 6 devices at once? Don’t miss these deals on Anker USB accessories.
FBI says it has been unable to unlock the Texas church shooter’s phone
Nov 7th - The FBI has confirmed it has been unable to unlock the Texas church shooter’s phone, mirroring the troubles they had with the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone last year.
Huawei will start selling its own ‘Made for Huawei’ accessories
Nov 7th - A new source in China says that Huawei is planning on launching its own ‘Made for Huawei’ certified accessory program for its devices in several markets.
Google Assistant finally gets handy subscriptions feature from Allo
Nov 7th - You can now set up daily content subscriptions through Google Assistant. This feature was formerly available only inside Allo, but now the standalone Google Assistant can perform these actions.
The oleophobic coating on someone’s Pixel 2 XL has already worn off
Nov 7th - Someone shared a screenshot of their Pixel 2 XL that looks permanently smudged and appears to showcase an uneven application of the oleophobic coating. They were able to RMA the device for this issue, so good customer support on Google’s part.
November update for Google Pixel 2 XL brings multiple display options
Nov 6th - The November update for Pixel 2 XL units appears to have the promised display profiles and a fix for the nav button burn-in reported by some.
Google’s latest Pixel 2 commercial says you should ask more from your phone
Nov 6th - Google’s latest commercial for the Pixel 2 focuses not on the phone’s specs or hardware features, but rather everything the phone can do for you using Google Assistant.
Samsung’s codename for the Galaxy Note 9 is ‘Crown’ internally [RUMOR]
Nov 6th - Samsung’s codename for Galaxy Note 9 development is “crown,” which rumors say shows Samsung intention of tightening its grip on the phablet market.
Check out Files Go, an unreleased file management app from Google
Nov 6th - Check out this unreleased file manager from Google called Files Go. It looks like the first step toward having a dedicated file management app on Android.
Here’s a preview of Amazon’s device discounts for Black Friday
Nov 6th - Curious what Amazon devices will be on sale this Black Friday? Here’s a quick preview including the Fire 7 for just $30 bucks.
Supreme Court won’t hear Samsung’s appeal in Apple lawsuit worth $120M
Nov 6th - The US Supreme Court has refused to hear Samsung’s appeal in the patent infringement case that awarded nearly $120 million to Apple.
November Android Security updates are here for Nexus & Pixel users
Nov 6th - The November security updates for Android have now been posted for a handful of Nexus and Pixel devices, but images for the Pixel 2 XL aren’t available yet.