“The Samsung Galaxy Marshmallow update roll out continues but that hasn’t stopped many phone and tablet owners from setting their sights on the Galaxy Android 7.0 Nougat release.”
Samsung attempts to take down parody Note 7 bomb GTA videos
“Samsung is attempting to block online videos parodying its Note 7 handset, issuing claims against YouTube channels that show the phones being used as weapons in a modified version of Grand Theft Auto.”
Google Pixel XL 128GB version is already sold out, for now, at Verizon
“If you were hoping to pick up a 128GB version of the new Google Pixel XL smartphone at your local Verizon Wireless store tomorrow (Oct. 20), you are out of luck.”
Uber Now Has 40 Million Monthly Riders Worldwide
“Uber is still growing. The ride-hailing giant now has more than 40 million monthly active riders worldwide, co-founder and CEO Travis Kalanick said on Wednesday at Vanity Fair’s New Establishment Summit in San Francisco. In the last month, the company paid out between $1.”
LeEco Wants To Take On Apple, Google, Tesla, Amazon, and Samsung
“LeEco may not be well known in the U.S, but the Chinese technology company’s ambitious CEO Jia Yueting is on a quest to make it a household name. LeEco held a press event in San Francisco on Wednesday that was intended as a sort of coming out party to U.S. consumers.”
Samsung owners furious as company resists paying up for Note 7 fire damage
“Owners of the twice-recalled Galaxy Note 7 say the exploding phones caused extensive damage to their homes, but the company isn’t playing ball 06.00 EDT Last modified on Wednesday 19 October 2016 10.”
Huawei introduces next-generation Kirin 960 chipset
“At a media briefing here in China today, Huawei unwrapped its new HiSilicon Kirin 960 chipset, which is expected to power its upcoming rumoured smartphone for next month.”
How to set up your Google Pixel
“Google’s first smartphone designed by the company inside and out is now available, and it looks very promising. Naturally, before you can begin using Google Assistant or shooting pictures, there’s some setup you’ll need to take care of.”
Google Maps Adds Shortcut to Find Out How Traffic Is In Your Area
“Android: For many of us, Google Maps has long-since replaced radio shows for finding out about traffic on your way home. Now, Google’s making it easier with a home screen shortcut to see the state of traffic around you.”
Android 7.0 Nougat Update For Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Release Date: Beta Testing Ongoing?
“Newer Samsung Galaxy devices will soon run on Google’s latest mobile operating system. The South Korean tech giant is still in the process of modifying Android 7.0 Nougat for its flagship devices. The seventh major version of Android officially launched on August 22, 2016.”