Update, October 15 2019 (4:30AM ET): A carrier source has revealed to Droid Life that the Pixel 4 will cost $799 for the 64GB base variant in the US. Meanwhile, the Pixel 4 XL has been rumored to cost $899 for the base version. These prices are different from the ones mentioned in the original article below and are in line with last year’s Pixel 3 pricing. Nevertheless, we’re just hours away from Google’s event so stay tuned for all the confirmed specs and pricing info.

TL;DR Instagram confirmed a feature that informs creators when someone screen grabs their Stories. The feature is currently in testing, though Instagram did not say when a wider roll out would happen. Instagram is testing a feature that shows you which people take screenshots of your Stories. Instagram confirmed the feature with TechCrunch, though not everyone is thrilled with it. Some people who were caught red-handed received pop-up warnings that state, “Next time you take a screenshot or screen recording, the person who posted the story will be able to see it.

The Asus Zenfone2 may have been the world’s first smartphone to offer 4GB RAM, but it’s far from the only option heading our way. Lenovo has now announced its own 4GB RAM-packing handset, the Lenovo K80. Like the Zenfone 2, the K80 is powered by a 64-bit Intel Atom processor, with other specs including a 5.5-inch 1080p display, 64GB storage, a 13MP camera with OIS, a 4,000 mAh battery, and Android 5.

During MWC 2016 we had the opportunity to spend a lengthy period of time with the LG G5, getting a better look at LG’s dramatic revisioning of the G series. We’ve already pitted the phone against some of the biggest names in the Android world, including Samsung, but we can’t forget about the other king of mobile. So how does the LG G5 compare to Apple’s current-gen iPhone? We find out in this written comparison of the LG G5 vs iPhone 6s Plus!

Unfortunately, a new form of Android malware is capable of stealing 2FA codes from Google’s app, according to a report by security firm Threatfabric (via ZDNet). According to the report, a variant of the Cerberus banking trojan emerged with this ability in January 2020. “Abusing the Accessibility privileges, the Trojan can now also steal 2FA codes from Google Authenticator application. When the app is running, the Trojan can get the content of the interface and can send it to the C2 [command and control – ed] server.

Update, February 25, 2020 (10:20 AM ET): The team behind the Nexus 6P class-action lawsuit described below has now begun to issue payments to claimants. If you filed a claim, you should either receive a check in the mail or a direct deposit into your PayPal account. As expected, the amounts paid out ended up being smaller than the lawsuit originally anticipated. This is not out of the ordinary as there are usually more people who file than the lawsuit anticipates.

Yes, you read that right. We think we can change your HTC Thunderbolt’s experience. Although you will see the steps below look a bit challenging, we can assure you that is well worth the effort.  We are about to tell you how to root your HTC Thunderbolt which will do wonders for your phone. Rooting your device provides administrative access. It gives you the privilege to work as an administrator with the Linux subsystem on his/her device and play with the system files.

It is too much to ask for a phone battery that can last for a day – and then some more? We’re talking about a truly mobile experience where one doesn’t have to switch to 2G, dial the brightness all the way down, disable haptic feedback, and rely on other power-saving methods just to get a couple more minutes of screen time. We long for a phone that lets us turn the 4G LTE or 3G network on and consume all those HD videos YouTube has to offer without getting paranoid and checking the battery stats every 10 minutes.

TL;DR Fitbit has launched its third fitness tracker for children. The Ace 3 adds new colorways, watch faces, and a sleep mode but not much else. It’s available to preorder for $80. Fitbit has announced the third iteration of its fitness tracker for kids. The Fitbit Ace 3 features much of its predecessor’s smarts but packs a few software and aesthetic tweaks for good measure. While its design doesn’t deviate too much from the Fitbit Ace 2, it does feature two new colorway options: Black/Sport Red and Cosmic Blue/Astro Green.

Google is making preparations to announce a major new update for its Google Earth service. The company has sent out press invites to attend a media event on April 18, where the company will reveal what it says will be the “new Google Earth.” How to use Google Maps offline How To The news was first reported by The Next Web, who noted that the invite did not offer any more details or hints about what the new Google Earth will be like.