The Pixel 2's launcher has an automatic dark theme

The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL were recently announced and grabbed headlines with features like an always-on display, an IP67 rating, and an improved camera. But, Google also made some quality of life changes that fans have been asking for. Since Google didn’t go out of its way to announce them, it has taken until the phones started getting into our hands to see them in action. One such feature is an automatic dark theme.

Windows 11 will support Android apps natively

TL;DR Microsoft has announced Windows 11 Android app support is coming to the next version of its PC OS. The apps will be available via the Amazon Appstore. Android apps will work with Windows 11’s new layout features. PC users will no longer have to use a third-party solution to run Android apps on Windows. During today’s Windows 11 livestream, the company has announced that the OS will run Android apps natively.

Xiaomi is giving refunds to people who bought its first phone

TL;DR Xiaomi has announced that it’s giving a refund to everyone who pre-ordered and bought its first phone. The firm says it initially sold 184,600 units, working out to ~$57 million today. This refund seems to take the form of online store credit. Xiaomi‘s first phone, the Mi 1, was launched in its home market of China way back in 2011. This was a landmark release for the company, offering an affordable flagship almost three years before the likes of OnePlus would do the same.

AT&T says its 5G network now covers over 205 million people

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR AT&T says it now offers nationwide 5G coverage. Approximately 205 million can get 5G service from the carrier. It will include 5G access in its Unlimited Starter plans. Following years of work, the US’ second-largest carrier says it now offers nationwide 5G coverage. If you take a look at AT&T’s coverage maps, you’ll note the company doesn’t have 5G service in every state and city across the US.

Camera software is more important for phone users than hardware

Adam Molina / Android Authority Smartphone makers really focus on the camera performance of their devices these days. From a time when phones used to have single shooters, we’ve now come to an era of multiple camera sensors that promise everything from high-res photos, portrait capture, detailed macro shots, bright low-light images, HDR, and much more. However, hardware is not the only factor that makes a phone great at photography. How OEMs tweak the camera software of their devices is equally important and we’ve seen brands like Google, Apple, Huawei, and Samsung prove their metal time and again in this department.

Cryptocurrency wallet guide — everything you need to know

To put it simply, a cryptocurrency wallet is similar to a bank account. It lets you monitor your balance, make and receive payments, and see all your transactions in one place. You need one to use Bitcoin, Ripple, Dash, or any other coin. A cryptocurrency wallet stores your private and public keys and interacts with a blockchain. A private key is a randomly generated string (numbers and letters) that allows you to send cryptocurrency to someone else.

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Google issues coronavirus 'SOS Alert' in Search, here's what that means

Google has launched an SOS Alert for the coronavirus in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). What this means is that Google will now display important resources for coronavirus right in Search results. Today we launched an SOS Alert w/ @WHO, to make resources about #coronavirus easily accessible. When people search for related info on @Google, they’ll find the alert atop results page w/ direct access to safety tips, info, resources & Twitter updates from WHO.

Here's how to set up a Disney Plus Kids Profile

Disney Plus, as you might expect, has a ton of content made for children. The good news is that there is a way for parents to make a Disney Plus child profile so that their kids can watch content targeted at their age group. It’s called the Disney Plus Kids Profile, and it’s extremely easy to set up. Read more: What’s new on Disney Plus If you want to sign up for Disney Plus, click on the link below.

Huawei shipped over 200 million phones in 2018

TL;DR Huawei shipped over 200 million smartphones in 2018, a company record. A good chunk of shipped smartphones came from the P20, Mate 20, and Nova series. However, Huawei also saw plenty of negative headlines in the U.S. and other countries. Huawei looks to end 2018 on a positive note as the company announced it shipped over 200 million smartphones in 2018. That is the most number of smartphones that Huawei has ever shipped in any given year.