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According to the infographic released, the update starts with Google releasing the OS code (source files + platform development kits) to chipset vendors. The chipset vendors utilize the source files and development kits to make the ‘OS compatible drivers’ for their chipsets. They also play a role in prioritizing the chipsets that would get the newest updates first. Once the code leaves chipset vendors, it is taken to the next step that HMD calls, Nokia phone-ification....

The conversation will mark the end of Swisher’s 20-year tenure hosting the Code conference. Her first-ever interview at the event was with Steve Jobs himself. When Cook succeeded Jobs as Apple CEO in 2011, he committed to preserving Jobs’ legacy at the storied tech company. “Steve built a company and culture that is unlike any other in the world and we are going to stay true to that—it is in our DNA,” he told employees at the time....

The Galaxy S6 was a nicely designed device, but the camera bump on the back made some people less-than-pleased with the design. Turns out, Samsung has apparently cracked the master code and figured out how to get a slim smartphone, and even keep the overall design they introduced with the Galaxy S6, but also slim down the camera bump on the back. At least, that’s what this newly-leaked image suggests, anyway....

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 isn’t wildly different to the Z Flip 3. They share the same 6.7-inch AMOLED primary display and 1.9-inch secondary Super AMOLED cover display, have high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, similar cameras, and ship with 8GB of RAM. The Z Flip 4 is hitting stores and mailboxes on August 26, so the teardown is useful for those still weighing up whether to help the foldable category go mainstream or keep it on the fringe....

Samsung has released yet another advert mocking Apple for releasing an iPhone 6 Plus with a gigantic 5.5-inch display. The Galaxy Note 4 ad titled “Then and Now” starts with how Samsung was first ridiculed for launching the original Note with such a big screen back in 2011. Fast forward to 2014 and one of the biggest companies in the world — Apple — has followed Samsung’s footsteps and released an iPhone with a bigger screen....

Now, the Hollywood star wants to play the role of a lifetime — in your home. Yep, it’s no joke. You can now get Sam Jackson to be your new digital assistant. We’ll tell you how. Tap or click here for the best smart speakers on sale now. Hollywood legend becomes the new Alexa Google’s Assistant has had the option to use celebrity voices for a while now. John Legend was one of the first celebrities to lend his voice....

Called Lyve Cloud for Startups, the scheme provides 1 petabyte (PB) worth of cloud storage at no charge, for up to a year, according to the storage vendor. To qualify, applicants must be a locally registered entity and no older than five years. The service is offered via Seagate’s Lyve Labs, an initiative set up to facilitate collaboration between the vendor and enterprises, with the aim to create data-driven products and services....

According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 31 year old man broke into Lee County State elections website on 19 December. The arrested man also uses Twitter under username @realdavidlevin. Levin was put behind the bars for six hours last wednesday and was later released on a $15,000 bond. Police claimed that Levin was jailed for illegally gaining access on websites in three different incidents. To recall, the first incident took place on December 19, 2015 and in this incident Levin illegally accessed the Lee County Elections website....

Skype for Android was last updated on Android 18, and with it, bumped the version to 5.10. It also brought with it new ways for users to “express yourself.” Part of that is customizable ringtones. With Skype 5.10, users can choose a specific ringtone for individual contacts, with the sounds available on their device. You’ll have to get into a conversation with the contact to change the ringtone, as the option is available on the bottom-right within the conversation window, and then select “Ringtone options” followed by “Set custom ringtone....

The technology reportedly senses when a shopper approaches and measures their emotions in order to serve up advertisements. Its algorithms can scan your face to estimate your gender, age and mood. We can’t help but wonder if this is wow-worthy or something to be concerned about. And that makes us wonder what targeted ads our concerned expressions might generate … What is targeted advertising? As a society, we have a love-hate relationship with targeted advertising, which uses data about you to serve up paid advertisements that the algorithms say may be relevant to you....

Sony is offering a nice little bonus for users of the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z1 smartphones. According to this new promotion by the company, users of the two handsets will get access to apps and “experiences” worth $350 for free. Unfortunately, a bulk of these apps are only available for the Xperia Z2, indicating that Sony is favoring users of its latest flagship. Here’s the complete list of apps and services available as part of this new promo:...

Sony has traditionally held press conferences at MWC every year to announce its flagship devices for the first half of 2015. However, this time around, the company is taking a different approach and will not be holding any press conference. Instead, the company will directly be opening its booth for the media at MWC on March 2nd and will be announcing its new devices on the same day as well....

Hope those of you celebrating Easter have a wonderful time with your friends and family members. And to those who don’t celebrate Easter, the same message applies, hope you spend the next seven days having a great time with your friends and loved ones. As for me, I’m going to be in some Finnish forest that’s really far up north.

With that in mind, a travel VPN is an easily overlooked tool to keep your data safe and give you peace of mind when you’re on the go. Of all the situations you might find yourself in when using a VPN, perhaps the most mission-critical is when you’re traveling. When you’re away from home, you’re dependent on whatever communication infrastructure exists where you are. You might have a strong Wi-Fi connection in the airport or café, but is it secure?...

The OnePlus One is one (if you’ll pardon the pun) of the most controversial devices of 2014. But having recently started shipping, with a more open invite system, it has been quickly making its way to the hands of many enthusiasts all over the world. If you happen to be one of the lucky people to have gotten their hands on it, you must be looking at the best ways to protect it....

After months of leaks and hype, Samsung today officially unveiled the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ — its flagship phone for 2017. Continuing the trend of bezel-less smartphones that was started by the LG G6 at MWC, the Galaxy S8 and S8+front is totally dominated by their gigantic displays. Internally also, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ pack the very best of what is available on the market right now in terms of technology....

The rumored wearable is said to come in multiple variants and colors. Recently, the smartwatch was spotted on the BIS database showing there will be six models in the series. Galaxy Watch 5 Series is expected to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked event, which is said to be held next month. Galaxy Watch 5 & Watch 5 Pro Might Launch Next Month The reports about the leak come exclusively from 91Mobiles....

In (hopefully) the near future, Samsung is going to roll out the Android 9 Pie update to some of its handsets, and when that new software arrives a potentially controversial change will be coming with it. It looks like Samsung wants to pull back on the usage of free themes on its devices. Right now, Samsung device owners have the ability to install custom themes to mix things up. Themes range from the free options to themes that cost a few dollars....

Let’s start with what I think is the most important discovery: Samsung has confirmed they’re working on their own application processor. What does that mean? Companies like NVIDIA, Samsung, and even Apple, have traditionally licensed processors from ARM and then put them on their own chips. You’ve probably heard the terms Cortex A15 or A7 or A9, what have you. Those are all ARM designed processors which then get put into chips called Exynos, Tegra, and so on....

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 9% of home break-ins start with a garage breach. This might seem like a small number, but it’s estimated that there are over 1 million burglaries each year in the U.S. Thus, 90,000 burglaries begin with garage invasions. Bottom line: Take the time to burglar-proof your garage — or else you could become another statistic. Sure, you can make your garage door smart for only $17....