Chinese phone maker Vivo has promised three years of major Android updates for future flagships.
The new policy will kick in for Vivo’s X series phones launching after July 2021.
Phones releasing in India, Australia, and Europe will be eligible for the extended Android updates.
Looks like Samsung has kicked off a trend of extended software updates in the Android smartphone world. Last week, Chinese phone maker Oppo announced that the Find X3 series will get three years of software support. Now, the firm’s sister brand Vivo has also jumped on the bandwagon and announced three years of Android updates for its flagship X series phones.
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Google is a big part of internet traffic, be it search, advertising, or even browsing with Google Chrome. Therefore, when there’s a move from Google related to internet traffic, everybody takes notice. The latest one seems to be Google FLoC, which stands for Federated Learning of Cohorts. It’s a set of technologies Google is bringing in to make up for the lack of the soon-to-be-retired third-party cookies.
At first glance, FLoC seems harmless, or even the better alternative if you believe Google. However, it has been getting a lot of negative attention since Google first announced it. Multiple notable companies have even announced that they oppose Google FLoC and will be blocking it. So naturally, the question arises: what is Google FLoC, and why should you care about it? Let us break it down for you.
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Companies handed out free products in hopes of spurring sales.
The brands have yet to respond to the allegations, but Amazon has now responded to our request for comment.
Update: May 12, 2021 (3:30 AM ET): An Amazon spokesperson has responded to
Android Authority‘s request for comment in an email. Although the statement doesn’t specifically mention Aukey or Mpow, it does note that any company deemed to be violating Amazon’s policies can lodge an appeal if they believe they are compliant. Read the statement in full below.
We work hard to build a great experience for our customers and sellers and take action to protect them from those that threaten their experience in our store. We have systems and processes to detect suspicious behavior and we have teams that investigate and take action quickly.
The best Apple AirTag alternatives: Never lose your keys again
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Apple AirTags are helpful if you’re an iPhone owner who needs to find lost keys or bags. But what if you’re an Android user or don’t like Apple’s approach to Bluetooth locators? Don’t fret. We’ve rounded up some of the best AirTag alternatives to give you meaningful choices for finding your gear. $29 .00
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If you’re looking for one of the most direct AirTag alternatives, it doesn’t get much closer than Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag and SmartTag Plus.
We asked, you told us: UWB would be nice on your next phone
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Ultra-wideband (UWB) is the latest wireless connectivity technology on smartphones right now, with Samsung and Apple‘s recent flagship phones offering this tech. It enables more accurate device tracking and more intuitive communication with other UWB-equipped devices.
We’ve seen Apple and Samsung both offer smarter tracker tiles with the tech, while Samsung has also announced the ability to use your UWB-equipped phone as a key fob for your car. Meanwhile, Xiaomi demonstrated the ability to control smart home gadgets by simply pointing at them.