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    Winlator - Amazing Windows Emulator for Android

    This thing feels like black magic/voodoo. Install Winlator on your Android phone, put your full PC game folders in the directory it requests on your phone, start your Windows instance, and you can simply play them exactly as you would on your PC. I've tried a bunch of older games and they work...
  2. Jimmmy

    WTB - Samsung S10 or S9

    Looking for a used Samsung S10 or S9 it doesn’t have to be great just functional. Please shoot me offers of the same or similar items. Heat is under jimmmy
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    Stream to Android with 7900XTX

    I was happy previously with a RTX 2080 and Moonlight, but AMD Link is proving to be trash in comparison, just like the rest of their software. All I'm trying to do is stream a game locally from my PC on my in-home Wi-Fi network to an Android phone with a controller. My main monitor is also our...
  4. Armenius

    SILENT HILL: Ascension

    The interactive series premieres on October 31 at 21:00 EDT, and will run daily at the same time for 6 months. People will watch the series and use the app on their phones to determine how the series progresses. The app is available for iOS and Android phones. https://ascension.com/...
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    FS: Oneplus 5, LG V35, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

    As per the title, I am selling 3 Android phones. I have upgraded phones for my family and no longer need these. Shipping will be the actual shipping cost of the phones. I use Pirateship.com so the cost will be minimal. Oneplus 5 Unlocked 128GB. As far as I can tell there are no scratches on...
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    Need Clarification On Decimal and Binary Data

    Suppose I have 64GB flash memory card. Ot is advertised as 64GB but in reality it's 58.21GB in binary standard which is used in Windows. However in Linux its storage remains 64GB. Question: If I want to use flash memory card in Linux or Android or put it in small surveillance camera, why not...
  7. S

    Android 11 WiFi no throughput

    I have a Xiaomi Redmi note 8 pro which received the update to Android 11 about two weeks ago. For the most part it's a better experience - good enough at least for me not willing to go back to 10 - but I have massive issues with the WiFi connection. Basically every time I do "something" the...
  8. G

    WTB Smart Watch

    Looking to try the smart watch thing but not looking to spend much until I'm sure I'll really use it. Has to be android compatible, let me know what you have. Thanks.
  9. J

    Found: Two phones for $150-300 total (Xfinity Mobile, Verizon Unlocked, CDMA)

    EDIT: Thank you to everyone who reached out. I think I am all set here. Hi Everyone, I am looking to buy two phones to upgrade my parents' 3-year-old Android phones (LG X Charge). Their current 2GB/16GB phones keep running out of room, and my Dad's just had a battery swelling issue last week...
  10. scojer

    LG Exiting The Mobile Phone Market

    SKorea’s LG to exit loss-making mobile phone business Man, this stinks. I have only had LG phones, used Samsung and they're too clunky/bloated, and iPhones are not my thing. Aside from their slow software updates, I've been happy with their phones. What do you think? Is this a good opportunity...
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    Gaming on Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ AND Heating issue.

    Hey fellow android lovers! I recently picked up the S7+ because it seemed to FINALLY be a solid contender for the Ipad pro in terms of being a school companion device for college. I am an engineering student and the sketching/note-taking capabilities have been nothing short of life-saving! The...
  12. B

    FS: Google Nexus 6p

    Google Nexus 6p 32GB running Android 8.1.0 Good cosmetic condition and fully functional. Flawless screen $40 Shipped Phone has been opened up twice. First time because the phone bent slightly and I replaced the metal structure. The second time was to replace the battery. The replacement battery...
  13. dvsman

    Samsung Watch 4G or any other Android watch w/4G - anyone use?

    So I was thinking of trying out the new edition Samsung Watch 4G - but I've gotten conflicting info from people I've talked to - including the corporate AT&T sales guy vs the in store AT&T guy. What I'm trying to find out is if I can (with added fee) share the same phone number as my current...
  14. S

    Pixel 4 Battery is way too small??

    Hey I have been hanging for the new Pixel 4. BUT I cannot buy a phone at the end of 2019, with a battery size of 2700 mha? What is going on? Is this a ploy by Google to make you buy the bigger more expensive phone with a bigger battery? My 2 year old Samsung has a bigger battery, and it only...
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    Android, Bluetooth Calls & A Desktop Mic

    I have my phone (Nokia 7 Plus) paired with my desktop machine (which runs the latest KDE Neon) via Bluetooth. I can use the media controls on the desktop to control the YouTube app (and I presume others such VLC) on the phone and I can hear the audio as it is routed from the phone to the desktop...
  16. TheHig

    WTB: Verizon or Unlocked Verizon compatible Android phone.

    Title says it all. Looking for a decent Verizon Android phone for a relative. Budget is $100-120 shipped to OH 45243. Have PayPal. Thanks!
  17. cageymaru

    Google Suspends Transfers of Technology with Huawei

    Reuters is reporting that Google has suspended transfers of technology with Huawei after the U.S. blacklisted the Chinese manufacturer of electronics. This includes Android and hardware products according to the article. Huawei will still have access to open source licenses.
  18. AlphaAtlas

    Health Apps Sell User Data

    A recent study from the BMJ found that many popular health apps share more data with advertisers than they probably should. The researchers analyzed 24 Android apps with scripts that simulate real world usage, and found that 19 of them shared potentially sensitive user data with 55 "unique...
  19. AlphaAtlas

    RED Removes References to Hydrogen One Modular Components

    Ultra high end camera manufacturer RED recently launched an Android smartphone with an ultra high end price (which Apple and Samsung nearly matched with recent releases), but the phone's reception was mixed. Users summed up the integrated 3D display as "neat," but note that most Android apps...
  20. AlphaAtlas

    Energizer Smartphone has a 18,000 mAh Battery

    While the big Android smartphone players like Samsung, Huawei, LG and others tend to dominate the headlines and the markets, occasionally, smaller companies or corporations from other markets will come out with crazy designs. Caterpillar, for example, has a lineup of rugged, steel bodied steel...
  21. cageymaru

    Android Receives FIDO2 Certification to Usher in a World Without Passwords

    The FIDO Alliance has announced that compatible devices running Android 7.0+ are now FIDO2 certified. FIDO2 certification allows these devices to have simpler, stronger authentication capabilities as users can utilize the device's built-in fingerprint sensor and/or FIDO security keys for secure...
  22. cageymaru

    AMD Link Performance Monitoring App

    AMD has released new videos that show how to use the updated AMD Link app to monitor system performance. It now accepts voice commands such as "Hey Radeon" and "Show my FPS." Utilization is shown on-screen for metrics such as CPU, RAM, GPU, GPU VRAM usage and more. Data shown is fully...
  23. AlphaAtlas

    India Antitrust Commission is "Looking Into" Google Accusations

    After a long investigation, Google was slapped with a $5 billion dollar fine from the European Union over anti-competitive practices last year. Now, according to a recent report from Reuters, the same thing might be happening in India. One of Reuters' four sources "with direct knowledge of the...
  24. AlphaAtlas

    Locking Out Law Enforcement Is an 'Unintended Side Effect' of New Android Security

    Apple has received both praise and criticism for their efforts to secure iDevices from everyone and everything, including law enforcement. Now, Motherboard reports that Rene Mayrhofer, Google's Director of Android Platform Security, is saying that Google is following in Apple's footsteps with...
  25. AlphaAtlas

    Facebook Paid Teens to Test Even More Invasive Apps

    TechCrunch just posted a report claiming that Facebook paid teens to install a "VPN that spies on them" on Android and iOS devices. More specifically, the social media company has allegedly been paying users between the ages of 12 and 35 "up to $20 per month plus referral fees" to download the...
  26. AlphaAtlas

    The Polestar 2 Will Come With Google Integration

    Awhile ago, Volvo spun off a company called Polestar that seems dead set on competing with Tesla and electric offerings from other companies. While the Polestar 1 is a hybrid that's already been crash tested and seen out in the wild, the more mysterious Polestar 2 is set to be Polestar's first...
  27. cageymaru

    Windows 10 Mobile Is Officially Dead

    Microsoft has officially signed the death certificate for Windows 10 mobile as it recently posted a "Windows 10 Mobile End of Support: FAQ." On December 10, 2019, "Windows 10 Mobile users are no longer eligible to receive new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free assisted support...
  28. AlphaAtlas

    Popular Android Apps Still Send Data to Facebook

    The fact that Facebook shares data from Android phones, even when users aren't logged in, is no secret. Facebook, Facebook Messenger and Instagram are all baked into my HTC's system image, and it takes work just to keep them disabled. But Privacy International recently tested a wide range of 3rd...
  29. cageymaru

    How to Stop Apps from Tracking Everywhere You Go

    Todd Haselton of CNBC has written a guide on how to disable location services for apps to keep them from tracking your location. His guide covers the iPhone and Android ecosystems. For example, there are options in the menus to completely disable location services or to only enable it for...
  30. cageymaru

    EPIC Games Announces Its Cross-Platform Online Services Roadmap for 2019

    Epic Games has announced its plans to implement free cross-platform online services into Unreal Engine and Unity. Over time these services will be free for all developers to mix and match with other solutions, and will be open to all engines, all platforms, and all stores. Epic Games has...
  31. cageymaru

    LG HomeBrew Craft Beer Making Machine Is Debuting at CES 2019

    LG has announced the unveiling of its LG HomeBrew craft beer making machine at CES 2019. The easy to use device utilizes single-use capsules to create up to 5 liters of craft beer in 2 weeks. The capsules contain all the malt, yeast, hop oil and flavoring needed to create a batch of craft beer...
  32. cageymaru

    The Epic Games Store Is Now Live

    Yesterday we reported that Epic Games was launching its own game store that would only take a 12% cut of sales compared to the 30% that the Steam Store takes. Today I'm happy to report that the Epic Games Store is now live. From December 14th to December 27th the game Subnautica will be free and...
  33. cageymaru

    Announcing the Epic Games Store

    Epic Games has announced its new, hand-curated Epic Games Store. The revenue split for the Epic Games Store will be 88% for the developers and Epic will receive 12%. There are no tiers or thresholds. If a project on the Epic Games Store uses Unreal Engine, Epic will cover the 5% engine royalty...
  34. AlphaAtlas

    Google Rebrands Project Fi and Opens it to More Devices

    Project Fi, which previously only worked on a narrow selection of Android phones, has been rebranded to "Google Fi." The service now works on a wide range of phones from Apple, HTC, Samsung, Motorola, LG and others. However, Google still recommends that customers use phones that are "designed...
  35. AlphaAtlas

    Over 560,000 Tricked Into Downloading Malware from Google Play

    Even though Google is rejecting and removing Play Store apps at a furious pace, some malware is still getting through with relative ease. Forbes reports that more than 560,000 users have downloaded at least one of 13 malicious apps from a developer called "Luiz O Pinto." These apps masqueraded...
  36. cageymaru

    Samsung Announces Infinity Flex Displays for Foldable Smartphones

    Samsung has revealed its new foldable smartphone technology at the 2018 Samsung Developer Conference in San Francisco. The Infinity Flex Display allows the smartphone to open and close like a book. The phone reportedly weighs 200-grams and sports an 7.3-inch ultra thin display. The display on...
  37. AlphaAtlas

    Initial Impressions of RED's $1300 Smartphone are Out

    While some benchmarks seem to be under some kind of NDA, initial impressions for RED's ambitious Hydrogen One smartphone are out. Generally speaking, reviewers are praising the phone's tank-like build and the dual camera setup, but the 3D "holographic" LCD display is a mixed bag. All of that is...
  38. AlphaAtlas

    Android Security Updates are Now Mandatory

    According to a contract obtained by The Verge, Google is forcing Android device makers to issue security patches for at least 2 years after their products hit the market. "At least four security updates" must be provided within a year of the phone's launch, while requirements for subsequent...
  39. cageymaru

    Apps Can Track Your Every Move Even After Uninstalling Them in iOS and Android

    The intentions of app developers are difficult to gauge sometimes. They can invent wonderful software that makes you wonder how you ever lived without it, or they can create privacy nightmares at the same time. Adjust, AppsFlyer, MoEngage, Localytics, and CleverTap are app developers that...
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