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Display case seems to confirm LG G5 button placement

Although we’ve only heard whispers and rumors leading up to the LG G5’s release, the lack of an official announcement and spec sheet means that we really haven’t had anything solid to lean on. One way that the LG G5 is rumored to deviate from the G4 is that the volume and power buttons are rumored to appear on the device’s side. Those of you who are thinking this sounds perfectly normal must have missed the last several entries in LG’s smartphone listing.

Google Wallet can now add any credit card or debit card

Google Wallet promised to replace physical wallets with a virtual wallet that can be accessed from your Android phone. However, the momentum has been slow in the U.S. because carriers are trying their best to avoid using it on the handsets they sell, because they are preparing their own competing solution called Isis. The only carriers in the U.S. that have been friendly to Google Wallet are Sprint and Virgin Mobile, which have adopted a total of six Google Wallet-enabled phones.

Android's competitor during week of October 4, 2019

The big Apple news this week relates to rumors about the upcoming cheaper entry into the iPhone lineup, colloquially referred to for now as the iPhone SE 2. The device should be even cheaper than the iPhone 11 and the iPhone XR and land at some point in Q1 2020. We also have some news about displays on the upcoming iPads and MacBook Pros, a scheduled Apple earnings call, and a short film shot on the iPhone 11 Pro by none other than Rian Johnson.

Google Glass eBay listing reaching $95K bid, even as ToS bans resale

Many early adopters of Google Glass area already enjoying the benefits of the futuristic device. It didn’t take long before some Glass Explorers started posting their own unboxing and hands-on videos online. On the other hand, some of these lucky “pioneers” might actually have something else in their mind. Rather than experience the future of wearable computing, they’re going for a profit by reselling the device for heaps of cash. Sure enough, while Glass should nominally cost $1,500 once publicly available, a listing was found on eBay, with bids getting as high as $95,300.

How to farm Scrolls, Spell Books

So which Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Profession is right for you: Auror, Magizoologist, or Professor? We’ve outlined the advantages and disadvantages in our Wizards Unite Profession guide below. Plus, we’ll list how you can farm Scrolls and Spell Books to burn through those lessons and get even stronger! Related Articles Related Related Articles Related Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Professions There are three Professions in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite — Auror, Magizoologist, and Professor.

How to Update Motorola Fire XT to Android 2.3.5 Firmware Version

Aside from Defy, Motorola doesn’t have any other good and competitive Android phones available on the market. This makes it nearly impossible for them to overcome Nokia, which is what Samsung and HTC have successfully done in the past few years. However, the Motorola Fire XT, a mid-ranged smartphone, is one of the major competitors of the Samsung Galaxy ACE. Since it is one of the best-selling phones in the market today, Motorola recently released an Android 2.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G will hit Verizon on May 16, pre-orders April 18

Update, April 5, 2019 (10:08 AM ET): According to a report from Bloomberg, Verizon Wireless will begin accepting pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G on April 18. The device will then hit store shelves on May 16, as leaked by Evan Blass and described in the article below. There’s still no word yet on pricing for the device (expect it to hurt your wallet), nor is there any word on when the device will hit AT&T or other U.

Best Android apps for TV lovers and couch potatoes

Art imitates life, and that’s exactly why several million people are glued to their TVs everyday. After a hard day’s work, who doesn’t enjoy kicking off their shoes and becoming a vegetable in front of their TV, simply soaking in shows and movies? TV is more than just for entertainment, however; it can be used as educational tools for children, as well as for adults. Getting into the groove of TV can be difficult though.

Deal: International Galaxy Note 8 on sale for just $725

We have great news for those of you thinking of getting the Galaxy Note 8: the flagship is on sale on eBay for just $725. For comparison, Samsung is selling the device via its online store for $950, which means the deal can save you $225. This could be the foldable Samsung Galaxy X’s design News This is the international version of the handset, meaning it’s powered by the Exynos 8895 chipset instead of the Snapdragon 835 found in the US variant.

Google’s Nik Collection of photo tools is now free (previously $149)

Nik Collection, a package of seven photography tools, is now completely free. Previously, Google sold the plugins for a steep $149. Google acquired Nik Collection with the 2012 purchase of Nik Software, the German company that is better known for the Snapseed apps for Android and iOS. While Snapseed is a simple, but powerful tool for regular users to modify images on mobile, Nik Collection is geared towards professionals and enthusiasts.