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Xiaomi Mi Band 4 vs Fitbit Inspire HR: Cheap fitness tracker showdown

Unless you need more advanced features like built-in GPS, running dynamics stats, or music storage, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 and Fitbit Inspire HR should both be at the very top of your fitness tracker list. Overall, they’re two great options for anyone looking to keep better track of their daily activity. Which is the best cheap fitness tracker around? Should you go for the less expensive Mi Band 4 or the more refined Inspire HR?

you can track your own location history minute-by-minute

Android device owners that use location-related services and apps a lot, and would like to track and access their own location for a change, can do so on Google Maps by going to location history. One reddit thread discusses how Android device users can view their location history “minute-by-minute” by going to this Google Maps URL: maps.google.com/locationhistory. There, you can browse location history by day, which should show up on a map, assuming that you have location services enabled on your device.

LG G8 vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus: Flagship to Flagship

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is the highest-end phone from the company (soon to be surpassed by the Galaxy Fold and later the Galaxy S10 5G). So how do LG and Samsung’s champions stack up? Let’s take a look at the LG G8 vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus. LG G8 vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus: DesignThe Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is covered in Gorilla Glass 6 with an aluminum frame. Its display has almost no bezel, and no notch either.

Sony Xperia Z Ultra official specs, features, and availability

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is official. The long rumored device previously known as Togari and Xperia ZU has been formally unveiled at a Sony event at Mobile Expo Asia 2013 in Shanghai. Long story short, all the leaks we’ve heard were spot on. We’re talking about a massive 6.4-inch Full HD LCD display that employs Sony’s Triluminous  technology, which promises to improve color gamut for more vivid images, along with the X-Reality Engine, which enables sharper video.

Amazon sellers found harassing customers for leaving negative reviews

TL;DR Several Amazon sellers have been pestering customers for negative reviews. They have even offered refunds and bribes to get rid of bad reviews. Sellers aren’t supposed to contact customers outside of Amazon’s platform. Amazon is still notorious for fake reviews and inflated product ratings, and while the company has tried to clean up its system, it’s not really succeeded in its efforts. A new Wall Street Journal report now highlights how leaving genuine reviews on Amazon has resulted in harassment for many customers.

Google apologizes, removes it) Oh no, they didn’t! A giant Android pees on Apple in Google Maps

Update: Google has issued a statement to The Washington Post, apologizing for the now-removed image of a bugdroid peeing on an Apple logo in Google Maps. Google spokesperson Mara Harris says: We’re sorry for this inappropriate user-created content; we’re working to remove it quickly. We also learn from these issues, and we’re constantly improving how we detect, prevent, and handle bad edits Original post: Step 1. Go to this location in Google Maps. Step 2a. Enjoy. Step 2b. Cringe.

Google now sending you log-in notifications to keep your account secure

With security concerns on mobile devices and computers at an all-time high, Google is implementing a new notification system that will ping you whenever someone logs into your Google Account on a new device or in a web browser. Google Search results will fetch video highlights and more Olympic info News The idea is to give users a real-time sense of what’s going on with their account. Previously, Google would attempt to detect suspicious logins and send users an email notifying them of the activity.

Plex discover may have killed the streaming media box- Android Authority

If you’ve ever wished for a simpler way to manage all your streaming subscriptions and find what you want to watch quickly, easily, and without dropping a lot of cash, you may be in luck thanks to Plex Discover. Streaming media service Plex has just rolled out the new Discover feature as part of its free subscription tier, solving this problem in a new and seemingly game-changing way. The new interface lets you integrate all of your favorite platforms, so you can search for the show or movie you want to watch, get a result telling you where to stream it, and be redirected there directly from Plex.

Samsung Galaxy A global launch event announced- Android Authority

TL;DR There will be a Samsung Galaxy A launch event on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET. At the event, Samsung should launch a few budget and mid-range devices. Galaxy A phones are some of the biggest Android phones globally each year. Despite what folks in the United States might think, Samsung’s Galaxy S smartphones aren’t the company’s biggest sellers globally. Although Samsung puts most of its muscle behind them as far as development and marketing go, its best-selling smartphones are within the lower-tier Galaxy A series.

You can buy refurbished smartphones running unGoogled /e/ OS ROM

Google’s Android platform is far and away the most popular mobile operating system around, also serving as a one-stop shop for the company’s various services. What if you want a smartphone experience without your data being captured by Google though? Sure, you can probably wait for Huawei’s upcoming phones, but there’s also /e/ OS. The platform is an Android fork that focuses on privacy and open-source trappings, including its own app store.