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Android fans slam Google Pixel 4’s bad battery life

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It's not a good year for Google Pixel.
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Google’s latest Pixel smartphones might be able to compete with iPhone 11 in camera performance. But when it comes to battery life, they have no hope of keeping up.

Android fans are slamming the Pixel 4 lineup for its poor stamina in between charges. Even if you cough up extra for the XL model, you’ll get battery life that’s “just OK.”

Fossil’s Wear OS watch is the first to take calls from your iPhone

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Take that, Apple Watch!
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Apple Watch is no longer the only option if you want a smartwatch that can handle calls through your iPhone. An update to Fossil’s Gen 5 brings the same functionality to Wear OS for the first time.

But it probably won’t end up on other Wear OS watches.

MOBA hit League of Legends coming to Android and iOS in 2020

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It's the first time LoL has made the leap to mobile.
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League of Legends, the hugely successful multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game from Riot Games, is finally coming to Android and iOS.

It has been 10 years since the title made its debut, and it has since become one of the biggest PC games in the world. But this will be the first time LoL has made to leap to mobile devices.

Fortnite has reached ‘the end’, but your unlocks and V-Bucks are safe

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This black hole is all that's left of Fortnite today.
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“The end” has come for Fortnite Battle Royale. A massive in-game event on Sunday sucked the entire world as we know it into a black hole. And almost 24 hours later, there is quite literally nothing.

But don’t worry; all your Fortnite unlocks and V-Bucks are safe. They will still be there when the game returns for season 11 — whenever that might be.

iPhone 11 will help Apple overtake Huawei in Q4 shipments

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Coronavirus is starting to have a big impact on Apple.
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Strong demand for the iPhone 11 lineup could help Apple overtake Huawei in smartphone shipments during the fourth quarter of 2019.

Huawei has been clinging onto second place in global smartphone shipments since it leapfrogged Apple in early 2018. But iPhone 11 is selling so well that Apple just had to increase orders by 10%.

Spectacular Untitled Goose Game could be coming to mobile

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Who wouldn't want Untitled Goose Game in their pocket?
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The spectacularly pleasant Untitled Goose Game could be on its way to mobile.

Publisher Panic says it is “chewing on” the idea of bringing the phenomenon to Android and iOS. It just expanded its reach to Nintendo Switch and may also come to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Duet Display turns any Android into a second screen for your Mac

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Duet Display is the best second screen utility.
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Duet Display, the app that turns your iPhone or iPad into a second screen for your desktop, is finally on its way to Android.

You can use it alongside your Mac or Windows PC, and setup is quick and simple. Preregister your interest in Duet now ahead of its official debut later today.

The nasty change to Fortnite matchmaking Epic is keeping quiet

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It's the end of the road for Legacy Look Controls.
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Fortnite finally offers skill-based matchmaking — and that’s good news for everyone. But it comes with a nasty change Epic Games didn’t mention when it first revealed the overhaul.

Here’s why lots of longtime fans are finding Battle Royale unbearable after last week’s version 10.40 update.

Fortnite mechs doing everyone a favor by blowing themselves up

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Good riddance!
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The Fortnite mech that almost every player loves to loathe is doing us all a favor by blowing itself up.

The B.R.U.T.E. has begun self-destructing as soon as it hits the ground in Battle Royale matches. And fortunately for fans of the game, it doesn’t appear to be an unintentional bug.

Fortnite 10.40 brings skill-based matchmaking, brand-new content

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Drop in today to enjoy skill-based matchmaking for the first time.
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Skill-based matchmaking has finally arrived in Fortnite Battle Royale with today’s version 10.40 update.

The release also brings brand-new game modes and locations, big changes to controller settings, and bug fixes. But there’s one thing missing for players on iPhone and iPad.

Apple Music for Android gets dark mode and more in big update

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The latest release also includes Chromecast support.
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Apple Music for Android today sees a big update that adds a new dark mode, Chromecast support, and more.

The latest release brings the Android version of the app in line with its counterpart on iOS. Here’s what you have to look forward to.

Why Fortnite’s big matchmaking changes are good for everyone

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Everyone should welcome skill-based matchmaking.
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Epic Games has confirmed major matchmaking changes are coming to Fortnite in this week’s 10.40 update.

The changes are designed to make Battle Royale a little easier and therefore more enjoyable for inexperienced players. But here’s why it could be good news for every Fortnite fan.

Fortnite update adds new Party Hub, Split View support on iPad

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Chatting with friends couldn't be easier.
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Fortnite’s brand new Party Hub makes it easier than ever for mobile players to stay in touch with friends.

You can use it to chat to other players both inside and outside of the game. It will tell you which of your friends are online and let you start a party before jumping into a match on any platform.

GameClub service revives 50+ classic iOS games this fall

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Look out, Apple Arcade!
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GameClub, the new subscription service that promises to bring forgotten iOS games back from the dead, is officially launching this fall with more than 50 titles.

Minigore, Hook Champ and Super QuickHook are some of the games on the way. And you can try them out by signing up to the GameClub beta today.

Microsoft bakes the best of Wunderlist into new To Do app

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Grab the update today.
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Microsoft’s fancy new To Do app has arrived and is available now across all platforms. The big overhaul brings the best of Wunderlist and combines it with an improved design.

You’ll find more customization options, like the ability to set different backgrounds for each of your lists, and a new dark mode.

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold finally launches on its home turf this week

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And it only took an extra five months!
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Samsung’s long-delayed Galaxy Fold folding smartphone will finally go on sale on September 6. This comes five months after it was originally made available for preorder.

The troubled handset, which has undergone a major redesign, will launch in South Korea this week. it will be followed by select countries including France, Germany, Singapore, U.K., U.S. in the near future.

Fortnite’s floating island returns with new Zapper Trap

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Revisit the floating island today.
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Fortnite’s floating island has returned to Battle Royale — and this time the Motel is right on top of it.

This week’s content update also brings the brand new Zapper Trap. The throwable consumable shocks opponents on either side of a wall, making it an ideal counter to turtling.

Samsung Galaxy Fold could hit U.S. one week after iPhone 11

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Are you ready to splash your cash?
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The iPhone 11 lineup could face competition from the Galaxy Fold just one week after hitting the market.

Pre-registration for Samsung’s first foldable handset today reopened ahead of a rumored U.S. launch on September 27.