“With all the coverage around the fiery Note 7 issues, some juicy leaks and rumors about the presumptively named Galaxy S8 might be secretly welcomed by Samsung’s PR team.”
Comment from Steve Kondik fuels uncertainty surrounding CyanogenMod
“The times when Cyanogen Inc. blustered about “putting a bullet through Google’s head” are over. These days, when company executives speak publicly, it’s to refute worrying reports about Cyanogen’s struggling business.”
Speed limit signs are now showing for some in Google Maps for Android & Android Auto
“As first noticed by one user on Reddit, it seems that Google Maps has begun showing the current speed limit while using navigation. It’s something that has long been live in the Google-owned Waze navigation app, so it should be no surprise that it has made its way into Maps…”
Google’s new Pixels will be the fastest Android phones of all time
“Nearly all the high-end smartphones we’re expecting this year are already here, but there’s one more family of devices that we’re anxious to see in stores.”
eBay introduces Quick Sale, a sorta quicker way to flip your old phone
“Maybe “Quicker Sale” is a more apt name for it, because it’ll require less time to turn your old smartphone into electronic funds. But that conversion process will still take about a week or so.”
Find Out How Much You’ve Spent on Amazon Since Opening Your Account
“You can buy just about anything on Amazon, which means most of us spend a lot of money on the site. if you’ve ever wondered how much you’ve spent since opening your account, this video from Business Insider will show you how to find out.”
Bug in Adobe Creative Cloud deletes hidden folders on OS X
“A bug has been discovered in the latest version of Adobe Creative Cloud for Mac that could interfere with other apps. The bug in question looks for and deletes the first hidden folder — in alphabetical order — on a Mac’s root drive.”
Microsoft bringing immersive content to its Edge browser
“Microsoft’s new Edge browser is the latest product that will give you something interesting to do with your VR headset.”
iPhone 7 Butts Heads With Galaxy Note 7 For First Time: Does It Bode Well For Apple?
“Is the iPhone 7 a match for the tech-heavy Note 7 and Galaxy S7? And is that even the right question? Read on. The bad news is that Apple failed to impress a few high-profile Wall Street analysts and journalists doing hands-on first takes of the iPhone 7.”
(Update: report refuted) Samsung said to deactivate defective Note 7 devices if not exchanged
“Samsung issued a statement to Android Central regarding the deactivation report. From the website: The wording of the response, which is rather unclear, leaves some room for interpretation.”
