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• Google's USB-C Titan hardware security key works on Android phones too - CNET
  
  The key is designed to keep attackers at bay, even if they have your username and password.
  Stephen Shankland.  CNET.  Tue, 15 Oct 2019 20:23:28 +0000.
• Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL specs vs. iPhone 11, Galaxy S10e and OnePlus 7T - CNET
  
  We pit Google's new Pixel phones against their top Android and Apple competitors.
  Alison Denisco Rayome.  CNET.  Tue, 15 Oct 2019 18:11:00 +0000.
• When is Android 10 coming to my phone?
  
  If you have an Android phone, you'll be familiar with the update process for Android versions: Google launches a beta, eventually pushing that to Pixel
  Chris Hall.  Pocket Lint.  Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:01:15 +0100.
• 7 Best Cheap Smartphones for (Almost) Every Budget
  
  The absolute best Android phones and iPhones you can buy for $200 - $600.
  Jeffrey Van Camp.  Wired.  Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:00:00 +0000.
• Google Maps now gives better voice directions for people with impaired vision
  
  Google updated Google Maps on iPhone and Android with better spoken voice navigation to help people with impaired vision, or anyone who needs extra assitance, like tourists in a foreign city.
  CNBC.  Thu, 10 Oct 2019 16:42 GMT.
• Android founder reveals new long, thin smartphone that resembles walkie talkie
  
  Android creator Andy Rubin is trying to change the landscape of the smartphone industry yet again with 'Project Gem,' an elongated new device meant to be usable at a glance.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:30:01 GMT.
• Alexa-enabled mobile wallet platform to impact millions of bill payers
  
  Production of the technology began July 1 and Fiserv is launching the technology on Apple products. It will be available on Android phones shortly after.
  Nick Williams.  American City Business Journals.  Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:34:02 +0000.
• A Bug in Popular Android Phones Gives Hackers Full Control
  
  FCC comment bots, a "bulletproof" hosting takedown, and more of the week's top security news.
  Brian Barrett.  Wired.  Sat, 05 Oct 2019 13:00:00 +0000.
• New Matterport tech allows you to make 3D images with smartphone
  
  Matterport 3D Capture for Smartphones will be available in beta on iPhones by the end of the year and Android phones shortly after that.
  Patrick Kearns.  Inman.  Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:21:27 +0000.
• New AR tour app from Sparkout raises questions about the tech
  
  Sparkout has launched an augmented reality real estate tour app for Android users in an increasingly crowded market with decreasing interest.
  Craig C. Rowe.  Inman.  Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:10:06 +0000.

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