Theta Android News: September 2018

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Huawei Mate 10 Pro reportedly receiving Android Pie in Europe

Huawei is reportedly rolling out the Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 update to the Mate 10 Pro.
The new Huawei update is apparently restricted to European users for now.
Prominent EMUI additions include a fingerprint-enabled password manager and GPU Turbo 2.0.

Huawei isn't the fastest when it comes to system updates, but it looks like the company is stepping up with Android Pie. According to GetDroidTips, the Chinese colossus has pushed out a Pie-based update to the Mate 10 Pro.

The update is bundled with the EMUI 9.0 Android skin and has the build number 9.0.0.108, the website claims. The OTA is reportedly being pushed out to Mate 10 Pro users in Europe, but will "soon" spread to other markets.

EMUI 9.0 packs plenty of features, such as the Google Lens-inspired HiVision feature, GPU Turbo 2.0 for better performance in selected games, and a biometric-enabled password manager (seen below). The Chinese brand is also touting faster app launch speeds and smoother system performance with the new skin.

Android Pie should also bring a few new features to the Mate 10 Pro, such as digital wellbeing, wind down functionality, Google's take on gesture navigation, and adaptive brightness. It's unclear whether Huawei will adopt Pie's adaptive battery feature, as EMUI already has its own power-saving features.

Android 9.0 Pie update tracker: What we know so far (Updated September 25)

The next major version of Android, Android 9.0 Pie, has already made its way to the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL. Google announced this official Android 9.0 update on August …

News of a European roll-out means other regions can't be far behind, so sit tight if you've got a Mate 10 Pro in the U.S. or elsewhere. Hopefully the P20 series and budget Huawei phones aren't far behind in receiving a Pie-based update, either.

We've contacted Huawei for confirmation of the OTA and will update the article when/if we get a response. Have you received the update though? Then let us know in the comments!

NEXT: Realme 2 Pro review — A step in the right direction

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Get a JBL Link View for $200 at a bunch of retailers

If you want a smart display in your life, JBL has a deal for you.

Smart displays powered by Google Assistant haven't been here for long, and the JBL Link View has been on the market for less than two months, but that hasn't stopped JBL and several other retailers from marking it down $50 to $199.95.

This smart display features an 8-inch touchscreen, stereo front-facing speakers with JBL's excellent sound, and IPX4 splash resistance, so you don't have to worry about keeping it on your kitchen counters near the sink, and spill-able, splash-able ingredients. Like the Lenovo Smart Display, the Link View has a Privacy Switch to shutter the camera and mute the mic, and it has the best sound we've heard from a smart display yet. If you've been wanting to see what a smart display can do in your home — which is a lot — now is a pretty good time to give it a try. Google might be unveiling their own smart display at their Google Pixel 3 event in the next couple of weeks, but the JBL will probably sound better than the hinted Google Home Hub.

You can find the JBL View for $200 at the following retailers:

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Target a six-figure salary with CAPM certification training

Project management is a vital role in many industries, especially the tech world. Building software or a smartphone is complex work requiring many people. Someone needs to ensure it runs smoothly.

For this reason project managers regularly command salaries around the $100,000 mark. The best part is that you don't need a college degree to start either, you just need a good certification.

There are a few different routes you can take to certification, and the Certified Associate in Project Management is one of best recognized globally. If you want to go from being a total beginner to ready to ace the CAPM certification exam, you only need to spend $19. That's the cost of the Project Management (CAPM) Certification Training Bundle this week.

This three-part online learning kit is specially curated to get you fully prepared for certification. It begins by introducing the fundamentals, such as the jargon and methodologies. It then walks you through estimations so that you're ready to pass the Software Estimations exam.

Finally, you'll be fully prepped to cruise the CAPM certification exam itself. With 22 hours of training, you'll really know your stuff.

Here's the full CAPM bundle:

Introduction To Project Management — $299 value
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That's almost $900 of training for only $19.

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The 2nd gen Amazon Echo Dot is just $30 today

Historically, the best direct discount ever.

Right now you can get one for just $29.99 in Black or White. That's a price we haven't seen since Prime Day in mid-July.

For the past couple months, the best deals we've seen on the 2nd-generation Echo Dot have generally been in bundle deals... like getting bundled with a smart video doorbell or the Kids Edition that comes with a FreeTime Unlimited subscription. Getting a direct discount is not quite as common. Even during Amazon's big hardware sale in August, the Echo Dot didn't drop this low.

This hands-free, voice-controlled device uses Alexa to do all sorts of stuff. Play music, control smart home devices, make phone calls, read the news, check the weather, hear audiobooks, set timers and alarms, and oh yeah....shop on Amazon. These things are seriously handy. I find myself asking for weather updates when deciding what to wear, and playing music through my Echo Dot to keep my phone battery full. You'll surely find tons of uses for yours, too. Another great feature is that these are updated through the cloud, so everything happens in the background.

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Stock up on TP-Link's Kasa mini smart plugs for $20 each

Make everything a little smarter.

The TP-Link smart plug mini is down to $19.99 on Amazon, which is a match of its lowest price. It tends to fluctuate a bunch, but seems to bound between like $27 and $30, with the last time it hit this low being back at Black Friday time.

Unlike most other smart plugs on the market right now, this one only covers up a single outlet, meaning you can stack two of them in the same receptacle, or use just one with another plug. The free Kasa iOS and Android apps allow you to control the status of the plug from anywhere, and you can also use a voice assistant, like Alexa on the Echo Dot (down to its lowest price today) to turn it on or off. It can be scheduled and has an away mode to turn devices on and off at random times so it appears as though you're home.

If you've been looking for some extra smart plugs for the house, or want to try one out for the first time, this is one of the best options available.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 'Golf Edition' now on sale in South Korea

Do you like to go golfing? Is the normal Samsung Galaxy Watch just not doing it for you? If so, Samsung has the solution - a special 'Golf Edition' of its latest smartwatch. It's pre-loaded with the Smart Caddie application, which displays geographical information about a desired course.

Samsung says the watch was developed in collaboration with Golfzon Deca, a golf rangefinder manufacturer in South Korea. It can keep track of your shots, and the battery should last long enough for three rounds of golf (54 holes).

Samsung Galaxy Watch 'Golf Edition' now on sale in South Korea was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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Weekend poll: Do you subscribe to YouTube Premium?

Almost everyone watches YouTube — if not regularly, at least occasionally. The service is a functional monopoly when it comes to online video. It's also ad-supported, and while those advertisements aren't anywhere near as annoying or ridiculous as contemporary television, they are a noticeable part of using YouTube. With benefits like offline use, background playback, YouTube Music, and no advertisements, I'm curious how many of our readers have elected to pay for YouTube Premium.

Weekend poll: Do you subscribe to YouTube Premium? was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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Samsung Galaxy Note9 gets camera quality improvements in latest update

The Galaxy Note9, arguably one of the best (and most expensive) Android phones you can buy right now, recently received an update. Despite getting bumped to the September security patch, the Note9 also received some camera quality improvements, including brightening faces in backlit conditions and HDR control accuracy.

Here's the changelog:

What's new

Security patch level: September 1, 2018
Camera picture quality has been improved
- Brightness of faces in backlit conditions has been improved
- Day/Night HDR control accuracy has been improved
- Low light brightness and SNR (signal noise reduction) has been improved

The Note9 already boasts a very good camera, so any improvements to it only serve to make an excellent thing even better.

Samsung Galaxy Note9 gets camera quality improvements in latest update was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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This week in Android: Happy Birthday Google and Android!

A folder, showing Google apps.

Happy birthday, dear Google and Android! Happy birthday to you! That's right, this week sees two big birthdays: Google turns 20 and Android turns 10. Both are milestone birthdays as well which makes this a little bit more cool. Since our favorite company and OS had birthdays, we spent a lot of the week strolling down memory lane. For Google, we took a look at 20 top tips and tricks in all of Google's services, straight from the horses' mouths. Then we looked at some of the significant milestones that Google hit along its way to becoming one of the the biggest companies in the world. Then we turned our sights to Android and the first Android phone to hit the market.

But we can't be all Google all the time, so we looked at a lot of phones this week too. We went in depth with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9's battery and camera. We got a look at the new Xiaomi Mi 8. Is Pocophone the new OnePlus, and if so, what does that mean for the OnePlus 6? We're also looking forward to Razer's next gaming phone, due out soon. All that and more in this busy week of Android!

Here are your top stories for the week

02:25 – Google turns 20: The 20 biggest milestones in Google's history

We break down all the biggest accomplishments from your favorite search company over the past 20 years.

12:40 – Android turns 10 today: Here are 5 features we still use from Android 1.0

It might surprise you how mature Android 1.0 was when it started off.

17:30 – Android turns 10: Remembering the first Android phone, the T-Mobile G1 / HTC Dream

10 years of Android started with a Dream.

22:00 – Google Feed officially called Discover, will appear at Google.com on mobile

Google Feed has a new name, but it still gives you the same relevant information.

29:10 – From Android to YouTube: 20+ pro tips from the Googlers behind them

What better way to learn all the cool secrets and tips of Google's products than from the people that built them? There are some "wow" moments in here!

Meanwhile, here are some stories we couldn't cover on the podcast

Pocophone F1 vs OnePlus 6: Can Pocophone steal the crown?

This is an interesting look at the state of OnePlus and the Pocophone. Is there a new flagship killer here?

Google Assistant coming soon to Roku devices

The best assistant is coming to the best TV set top box out there. It's time to party.

Xiaomi Mi 8 review: A reference design for Xiaomi software

The Xiaomi Mi 8 comes bearing some great specs, but not a lot of other bells or whistles.

How to install the Google Pixel 3 live wallpapers on your smartphone

Pixel 3 live wallpapers, previously only available on Android Pie phones, is now available to everyone running Marshmallow and above. Find out how here!

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 battery review: Huge, but enough?

Our review of the Samsung Galaxy Note's battery is in. It's up to 4,000mAh. Is that big enough?

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 camera review

Hot on the heels of the battery review comes the camera review. We put this camera through its paces to see what it can do.

Razer Phone 2: What we want to see in its next gaming phone

The sequel to the Razer Phone is coming very soon and we put together some thoughts on what we'd like to see.

Who wants to win a Pocophone F1?

This week, we're giving away a brand new Pocophone F1. Enter this week's Sunday giveaway for your chance to win!

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Here's every Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL case worth your money!

Looking for a case for your brand new Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL? We've got you covered!

There are so many reasons to get a case for your Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL. Whether you want the highest level of protection available to prevent damage to your new phone or the most transparent, thinnest case available to show off your new phone with pride, there are plenty of options out there.

A personal favorite of mine is the Spigen Neo Hybrid because it's rugged enough to protect your phone from drops, but slim enough that it doesn't make your phone feel like a brick.

If you want a case for your Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL, we've compiled a massive list of all the cases we could find that are worth your while!

Thin cases

Peel Case

Peel case

$25 at Peel

MNML

MNML case

$15 at Amazon

Google Live Case

$40 at Google

LK Slim Thin

$8 at Amazon

Incipio NGP Pure

See at Incipio

Toalle case

Totalle case

$20 at Amazon

Clear Cases

Spigen Liquid Crystal

$12 at Amazon

Spigen Crystal Shell

$25 at Spigen

Ringke Fusion

$10 at Amazon

Ringke Bevel

$9 at Amazon

Speck Presidio Clear

$45 at Speck

Trianium CLARIUM

See at Amazon

Rugged Cases

Incipio Reprieve Sport 2.0

See at Incipio

Caseology Vault Series

$11 at Amazon

Otterbox Symmetry series

$25 at Otterbox

CrashGuard Bumper Case by RhinoShield

$25 at RhinoShield

Spigen Rugged Armor

$13 at Amazon

Spigen Neo Hybrid

$16 at Amazon

DGtle shockproof case

$8 at Amazon

UAG Plasma series

$40 at UAG

Suensan protective case

$9 at Amazon

Heavy-Duty Cases

ATUS Anti-Slip Slim Fit

$9 at Amazon

Caseology Parallax series

$12 at Amazon

Caseology Legion Series

$14 at Amazon

Spigen Tough Armor

$15 at Spigen

Spigen Slim Armor

$30 at Spigen

Otterbox Defender series

$45 at Otterbox

Leather Cases

Bellroy Leather case

$45 at Google

ProCase Leather Wallet

$30 at Amazon

Case Mate Wallet Folio

$60 at Case Mate

Wallet Cases

JD wallet case

$16 at Amazon

Trianium wallet case

$10 at Amazon

Maxboost wallet case

$13 at Amazon

LK wallet case

$10 at Amazon

Other Cases

Moment Photo case

$30 at Moment

Google Fabric case

$40 at Google

Carved Wooden Cases

$24 at Carved

Protecting your Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL is easy when there are so many great options out there. Whether your budget is big or small, you like crazy colors, clear cases, heavy-duty cases, or any other type of case, the list above is full of fantastic cases for your phone.

Updated September 2018: These are still all the cases for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL we believe are worth your consideration!

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Sunday, September 30, 2018

Android 9.0 Pie update tracker: What we know so far (Updated September 25)

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02:25 – Google turns 20: The 20 biggest milestones in Google's history

12:40 – Android turns 10 today: Here are 5 features we still use from Android 1.0

17:30 – Android turns 10: Remembering the first Android phone, the T-Mobile G1 / HTC Dream

22:00 – Google Feed officially called Discover, will appear at Google.com on mobile

29:10 – From Android to YouTube: 20+ pro tips from the Googlers behind them

Meanwhile, here are some stories we couldn't cover on the podcast

Who wants to win a Pocophone F1?

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Thin cases

Spigen Thin Fit

Spigen Thin Fit

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Peel Case

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