Saturday, March 31, 2018

[Update: Go apps too] Play Store now recommending lite apps to some users

  • We've received a few tips that Android Go apps are also being shown as alternatives, not just Lite apps. Thanks Wael for the screenshots!

Over the past year or two, we've seen a rise of 'lite' apps - lightweight alternative applications for popular services. Facebook Lite, Skype Lite, and Twitter Lite are just a few examples. But it's not always obvious to users that these alternatives exist, unless they happen to appear high up on Play Store search results.

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[Update: Go apps too] Play Store now recommending lite apps to some users was written by the awesome team at Android Police.



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Iran reportedly to block Telegram due to 'national security' concerns

After posting about its impressive 200 million user count, messaging service Telegram has been dealt another blow. The Iranian government is reportedly preparing to block the platform, citing concerns of "national security."

This follows not too long after Telegram lost an appeal in Russia, where the government there ordered the company to hand over its encryption keys, again with nods to national security. In Iran's case, the report comes from Mashreghnews.ir, who quotes Alaeddin Boroujerdi, the Chairman for the Committee for Foreign Policy and National Security of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran.

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[Continuously Updated] 2018 April Fools' Roundup: All the jokes from around the web

April Fools' day is almost upon us, but each year at least a few companies are unable to restrain themselves, pushing out their pranks early. Google's various divisions do a decent job each year. Last year's Google Gnome was a pretty good one, and the Maps team's 2014 Pokemon prank was a memorable one. OnePlus even does a good job.

It can be tough keeping track, though, so let us handle the work while you enjoy the jokes.

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[Continuously Updated] 2018 April Fools' Roundup: All the jokes from around the web was written by the awesome team at Android Police.



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Phiaton BT 150 NC review: Great sound and noise canceling in an affordable package

Taking a step away from fitness-oriented audio, I have recently spent some time with Phiaton's BT 150 NC noise canceling earphones. This is aimed at traveling professionals who want to have great noise canceling without breaking the bank. Phiaton manages that with the $150 BT 150 NC, all while providing very good sound quality and comfort.

As you well know, dear reader, cut corners are inevitable, especially when discussing anything with the word "affordable" attached to it.

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Phiaton BT 150 NC review: Great sound and noise canceling in an affordable package was written by the awesome team at Android Police.



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Finally! High quality wireless headphones for under $80

Wireless Headphones

Get your kicks from AAPicks today with a deal which we think you're going to enjoy: 69% off TREBLAB Z2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones.

If you're in the market for some high-quality Wireless headphones, but you don't want to pay an extra $300 more to have a certain logo on the side (you know which one we mean) then look no further.

TRELAB says that the Z2 stands for 2x greater sound, 2x longer battery and 2x more life enhancing features. Maybe there's a little rhetoric to that, but these headphones certainly have both the specs and the reviews to impress.

8.7 out of 10 – TechAeris.com
4.4 out of 5 – Amazon customer reviews

No matter how state-of-the-art your earbuds are, you're never going to be able to get the full bass experience of real headphones. And TRELAB really deliver. Sound2.0™ technology with aptX and active noise-cancellation means crystal clear sound and heart-pumping base.

These wireless headphones are super comfortable, the battery lasts for days, and we must say, they look pretty impressive too. They're not going to win any awards for style innovation, but then you don't really want to be that person do you.

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A few nice features:

  • Top-grade, high-performance neodymium-backed 40mm speakers.
  • Latest T-Quiet™ active noise canceling technology drowns out unwanted background noise.
  • Designed to fit ergonomically & securely for comfortable all-day wear.
  • Incredible 35-hour battery life lets you listen for multiple days.

The original retail price was almost $260, but while this promotion lasts you can pick up a pair for just $78.99. Quite a price drop. For the clumsy types among you, there's also a lifetime guarantee.

We never know when a good wireless headphones deal will fall into our lap, so grab this one before it expires by hitting the button below.

The AAPicks team writes about things we think you'll like, and we may see a share of revenue from any purchases made through affiliate links. To see all our hottest deals, head over to the AAPICKS HUB.


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Google working to open recently-freed wireless spectrum for shared use

A big chunk of the 3.5GHz spectrum in the US—called Citizens Broadband Radio Service, or CBRS for short—is being opened up for use later this year. Originally used by the US military, the FCC decided in 2015 that the frequencies could be put to better, shared use without obstructing its current applications, like Navy radar. And, according to Bloomberg, Google's building the systems that will allow for seamless use of these new frequencies.

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Seeing the light [#acpodcast]

Daniel Bader and Andrew Martonik, are joined by associate editor Hayato Huseman to talk about the creepiness of Facebook, the upside of notches, and taptic engine performance on Android devices.

They also discuss the new Acer Chromebook Tab 10 — the first Chrome OS tablet to hit the market. Plus, the crew takes a look at the triple threat Huawei P20 and P20 Pro, the Porsche Design Mate RS, and why software continues to be such a big problem for Samsung.

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Google claims Pixel 2 MMS issues fixed despite continued reports

According to a statement made by a Google employee on the Pixel product forums, a somewhat widespread problem with receiving MMS messages on the Pixel 2 XL has been resolved. But if you ask the people that claimed to be affected, you'll get a very different answer. 

Image via Omar Ramadan

We had heard some reports for this problem ourselves, which manifests as an inability to receive or download MMS messages sent to a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL.

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Google claims Pixel 2 MMS issues fixed despite continued reports was written by the awesome team at Android Police.



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