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Archives for August 2016

Google’s Olympics Doodle is a weird set of fruit-themed mobile gamesGoogle’s Olympics Doodle is a weird set of fruit-themed mobile games
Facebook, Google, and Twitter combat online extremism with targeted videosFacebook, Google, and Twitter combat online extremism with targeted videos
Apple Music for Android is out of betaApple Music for Android is out of beta
Microsoft’s war against Chrome battery life now includes Windows 10 notificationsMicrosoft’s war against Chrome battery life now includes Windows 10 notifications
Google’s latest Maps experiment turns the Himalayas into a 3D playgroundGoogle’s latest Maps experiment turns the Himalayas into a 3D playground
YouTube finally integrates its ad-free subscription offering with its Kids appYouTube finally integrates its ad-free subscription offering with its Kids app
BlackBerry makes its Hub software available for all Android Marshmallow devicesBlackBerry makes its Hub software available for all Android Marshmallow devices
Chrome for Android now loads video faster with less battery drainChrome for Android now loads video faster with less battery drain
Polar puts fitness ahead of style with its first Android Wear smartwatchPolar puts fitness ahead of style with its first Android Wear smartwatch
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Alphabet will begin testing its delivery drones inside the USAlphabet will begin testing its delivery drones inside the US
Google’s Instant Articles competitor is about to take over mobile search

The web is fragmenting again

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Tilt Brush’s awesome VR paintings can now respond to musicTilt Brush’s awesome VR paintings can now respond to music
Samsung doubles down on security with iris scanner in Galaxy Note 7Samsung doubles down on security with iris scanner in Galaxy Note 7
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 arrives August 19th with curved display, iris scannerSamsung Galaxy Note 7 arrives August 19th with curved display, iris scanner
Huawei’s 6.6-inch Honor Note 8 will eventually make it to the USHuawei’s 6.6-inch Honor Note 8 will eventually make it to the US

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