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Nearby Share began rolling out in the Play Services beta in June.

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Google has finally started rolling out the Nearby Share feature to Android devices.
With Nearby Share, you can easily share files, links, pictures, and more with other Android users.
The Nearby Share platform is only compatible with devices running Android 6.0 or higher.

Google’s highly-anticipated AirDrop rival, called Nearby Share, is finally rolling out to Android users today. The feature, which has been in development for years, allows users to quickly and easily share files, links, photos, and more with each other.

The Nearby Share platform enables you to share content both online and offline with devices that are in your proximity. After you tap on the phone you want to share content with, the recipient will be notified and provided with the option to either accept or decline the file. Nearby Share uses various protocols to share files with other devices, including Bluetooth, Bluetooth…

Just like the Galaxy S20, the S20 ‘Fan Edition’ is expected to come with 5G support.

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Samsung could soon launch a “Lite” version of the Galaxy S20 with a more affordable price tag.
It is apparently being referred to as the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition internally.
The phone is expected to be available in both 4G and 5G-enabled variants.

Earlier this year, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S10 Lite, a more affordable version of the flagship Galaxy S10 with slightly less impressive tech specs. Now, a report from SamMobile claims Samsung is developing a similar “Lite” version of the Galaxy S20.

According to the report, the new Galaxy S20 variant is internally referred to as the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition and will be available in three variants. The global variant of the phone with model number SM-G780 will be available with and without 5G connectivity. In the U.S., Samsung will only offer the 5G-enabled variant of the phone with model number SM-G781.

Sadly, however, the r…

Not all Android TVs will be supported.

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NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW game streaming service could soon be available on some Android TV devices.
The company has updated the GeForce Now Android app, adding beta support for Android TV devices.
Previously, the app was only compatible with the NVIDIA Shield TV.

NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW game streaming service, which is currently limited to the company’s SHIELD TV devices on Android TV, could soon be available on other devices running Google’s Smart TV and media streaming platform (via Android Headlines).

The latest version of the NVIDIA GeForce NOW app on the Play Store adds “beta support for Android TV devices.” The changelog adds that other Android TVs have not been optimized for GeForce NOW and may not deliver a great experience. Unsurprisingly, NVIDIA recommends SHIELD TV for the best GeForce NOW experience with the lowest latency and highest quality.

Here’s the full changelog:

Our latest update adds beta support fo…

Facebook’s photo and video transfer tool is now available globally.

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Facebook’s new photo transfer tool is now rolling out to users around the world.
The tool lets you easily transfer all your Facebook photos and videos to Google Photos.
Facebook had launched the photo transfer tool in Ireland last year, as part of the Data Transfer Project.

In December last year, Facebook began testing a new photo transfer tool to allow users to transfer their photos and videos to Google Photos. The tool was initially available only in Ireland, but has since expanded to several other markets. Now, Facebook is launching the tool globally.

Today, we are reaching 100% rollout of our photo and video transfer tool that enables people to port their photos directly to Google Photos. With this rollout, the tool is now available globally to everyone on Facebook: https://t.co/1pck8PQoEe https://t.co/WBCeJGmMwp pic.twitter.com/IvHSgXNpbl— Alexandru Voica (@alexvoica) June 4, 2020
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Samsung may launch three Galaxy Note 20 series phones at its online-only Unpacked event in August.

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The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has certified an upcoming Samsung smartphone with the name “Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.”
The certification contradicts a previous rumor that claimed Samsung isn’t going to release a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Note 20 series in August.

A rumor had suggested last month that Samsung may not release an “Ultra” version of the Galaxy Note 20. Surprisingly, however, a piece of evidence hinting at the existence of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has now surfaced.

As spotted by MySmartPrice, the “Galaxy Note 20 Ultra” has been certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), The certification suggests Samsung will be releasing a total of three Galaxy Note 20 models this year. However, the Note 20 Ultra has been listed with the model number SM-N986U, which was previously associated with the Note 20 Pl…

The lawsuit claims Google’s unauthorized tracking violates the federal wiretap laws.

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Google has been slapped with a $5 billion lawsuit in the U.S. for “illegally” tracking users in Incognito mode.
Google apparently uses tools such as Google Analytics, Google Ad Manager, website plug-ins, and smartphone apps to gather data, regardless of whether users click on Google-supported ads.
The complaint claims “millions” of users who browsed the internet in Incognito mode since June 1, 2016 may have been affected.

Google has been hit with a $5 billion lawsuit over “illegally” tracking millions of users, despite them using Incognito mode. The class action lawsuit seeks $5,000 in damages per user for violations of federal wiretapping and California privacy laws.

The complaint, which was filed in the federal court in San Jose, California on Tuesday, says Google collects data from users regardless of whether they clock on Google-supported ads, with the help of tools s…

Unlike its predecessor, the Note 20+ may not have a 3D ToF sensor.

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The Galaxy Note 20+ is tipped to have a 13MP periscope camera with 50x zoom.
Samsung’s upcoming flagship is also rumored to have a 108MP ISOCELL Bright HM1 primary sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle shooter.
The Galaxy Note 20 series is expected to be unveiled at an online-only Unpacked event in August.

Popular tipster Ice Universe had claimed last month that the Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ will not have the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s 100X “Space Zoom” feature. Ice Universe has now shared some more details regarding the camera hardware of the Galaxy Note 20+, claiming the upcoming flagship will only feature three cameras on the back.

As per the tipster’s latest post on Weibo, the Galaxy Note 20+ will have a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright HM1 primary sensor, just like the Galaxy S20 Ultra. The phone’s ultra-wide-angle shooter is tipped to use a 12MP ISOCELL Fast 2L3 sensor. The sensor behind the periscop…

The chip is designed for smartphones, tablets, wearables, and IoT devices.

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Samsung has shed more light on the specifications of its new Exynos 850 mobile processor.
It is the first 8nm mobile processor that is designed for budget phones.
The first phone to feature the new chip is the Galaxy A21s, which was announced last month.

Samsung introduced a new Galaxy A series phone called the A21s last month, featuring an Exynos 850 chipset under the hood. While Samsung didn’t reveal much about the chipset back then, it has now detailed all the key features and specifications of the Exynos 850 on its website (via SamMobile).

The Exynos 850 is manufactured on an 8nm LPP process, which gives it an edge over other recent mobile chipsets that have been designed for affordable smartphones. It uses eight ARM Cortex-A55 CPU cores clocked at 2GHz, coupled with an ARM Mali-G52 GPU. Unlike Samsung’s flagship Exynos 990 and mid-range Exynos 980 chips, however, the Exynos 850…

The Galaxy M11’s headline feature is its massive 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging.

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Samsung has launched two new affordable Galaxy M series phones in India
The Galaxy M11 features a 6.4-inch Infinity-O display and a triple-camera array on the back.
Samsung’s latest entry-level phone, the Galaxy M01 sports a dual-camera setup and a 4000mAh battery.

Samsung today launched two new budget-friendly Galaxy M series phones in India: the Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M01. While the Galaxy M11 quietly made its global debut in March, the Galaxy M01 is an all-new phone.

The Galaxy M11 comes with a 6.4-inch HD+ Infinity-O display and is powered by the three-year old Snapdragon 450 processor, paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage. It has a triple-camera setup at the rear featuring a 13MP primary sensor, 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, the phone offers an 8MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture. It also includes a rear-mounted fingerpri…

Until now, it wasn’t possible for users to use their Google Account with both Advanced Protection and Nest devices.

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Google has finally brought its Advanced Protection Program to Nest devices.
The Advanced Protection Program offers additional safeguards against fraudulent access, phishing, and malware.
It is aimed at people that are at high risk of targeted attacks, such as activists, journalists, and people working on elections.

Google’s Advanced Protection Program, which is designed for high-risk users such as journalists, activists, and people working on elections, is now available for Nest users as well. Over the years, Google has integrated many of the security features of the Advanced Protection Program into GSuite, Chrome, and the Google Cloud Platform. The program offers extra safeguards that help protect your Google Account against phishing, malware, and unauthorized access.

Shuvo Chatterjee, Product Manager, Advanced Protection Program, wrote in …