Unsubstantial Style: Samsung's Edge Panel is a forgettable feature (take Note!)

Samsung’s Edge implementation has taken a decidedly divergent direction from its original inception. “Unique”, “pretty”, “cool”, “stylish”, “worth the extra cash”…Ask anyone who has seen one of Samsung’s Galaxy S Edge displays and chances are their initial reaction will be one of admiration and adoration. It makes sense: the Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, and the Galaxy S7 Edge are indeed stunning to look at. It also makes cents, literally an entire 10,000 of them given extra premium that Samsung charges for its curvy craftsmanship.

Get $100 off any tablet from AT&T with a two-year catch

AT&T has announced plans to offer customers a $100 discount on any tablet purchase but there’s a catch. A two-year catch: they’d have to be willing to commit to a new two-year data agreement with the carrier. The deal will be available starting today, and it will apply to any tablet purchase from AT&T stores or online as long as customers subscribe to one of the following Mobile Share or Data Connect plans:

Google Play Music app gets updated, allows sharing from Now Playing screen

The Google Play Music app has been recently updated, adding a series of useful tweaks to the user experience. While it may not look like a huge update, what’s been improved can be very helpful in your everyday use of the app (and I’m sure you’ve started to use it even more if Google Play Music All Access is available in your country). First of all, the app now has the option to delete tracks, so you can get rid of the songs you’re not listening to straight from the app, freeing some space on your device in the process.

Google shows what Tango is capable of in 3 new videos

Google’s Tango (formerly Project Tango) is certainly a cool concept, and it’s been making a ton of improvements throughout the last few years. Certain forms of augmented reality can be done with pretty much any Android device with a camera, but Tango takes AR to a completely new level with 3D sensors and chips that can track motion in a 3D space and make a depth map of a room. With the announcement of the Tango-enabled Lenovo PHAB2, Google has released three new videos showcasing its power.

Google’s KitKat Quick Start Guide ebook is free in the Play Store

Android 4.4 KitKat landed on Halloween with a bag full of treats, including a refreshed user interface, new features, better integration with Google’s apps and services, and a slew of improvements under the hood. While there are plenty of sources online where you can get up to speed with Google’s latest and greatest operating system, sometimes it’s better to go right to the source. For those of you who can’t get enough of KitKat, that source is Google’s own Android Quick Start Guide, Android 4.

How to Update the Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000 to Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread XWJVU

Ever wanted to equip your Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000 with Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread? With the official release of Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread (build XWJVU) for Portugal market, it is now possible. Its default language is Portuguese, but that can be changed to English by choosing it in the “Locale & Text” option in the Settings. Please bear in mind that this update is only possible for users with device numbers like GT I9000 and not other models like I9000M/B or T.

Huawei announces 5G version of the Mate 20 X

Update, July 12, 2019 (01:10 PM ET): After delaying the release of the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G due to the U.S. ban on Huawei, the company has finally revealed pricing and a release date for a few areas of the world (via GSM Arena). The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G is available now in the United Arab Emirates through Etisalat for the price of 3,523 UAE dirham (~$959). However, the site lists the device as being currently sold out.

LG continues to dominate large panel market, eyes mobile OLED displays

The latest data indicate that LG Display is still No. 1 in the global large display panel market, boasting the world’s highest shipments for 30 consecutive quarters. LG will ramp up OLED display production to keep up with increasing demand News LG’s mobile phone division may not be doing so spectacularly, but LG Display is an entirely different story. Thanks to its robust television sales as well as lucrative deals with companies like Apple, LG Display has retained its position as the No.

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 leaks, could get better camera

David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR The first leaked images of the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 just landed. The leak shows a redesigned rear camera module with three lenses, suggesting better camera hardware. Microsoft’s treatment of imaging as an afterthought was a major pain point of the original Surface Duo. One of the reasons it may not have fared well was the fact that it ignored some smartphone aspects that buyers prioritize.

New Adblock Plus for Android app released outside the Play Store

A new version of the Adblock Plus app for Android has been released, but you’ll have to get it straight from the developer’s site in order to get updates from now on, since the app has been removed from the Google Play Store. The developers of the app have made it available on their website and note that you need so set your Android device to allow the installation of apps from Unknown sources in order to install it.