Google surprised us all last week when it came from out of nowhere and released the first Android Q beta. At first we had expected it a bit earlier in the month since the company released its first beta version of Android P on March 7th last year. But when the first week of March 2019 came and went with no release, many people thought Google might be switching things up this year. They were pleasantly surprised when the first Android Q beta was released to the public on March 13th, and it’s now available to anyone and everyone with a compatible phone who is brave enough to run early beta software.

Developers have now had almost a week to dig through Android Q, but they really haven’t found anything too exciting at this point. There are a bunch of new privacy features and plenty of optimizations, as well as a few new notifications settings people will appreciate. That’s pretty much it. Of course Android Q’s new marquee features will be added to future versions of Android Q, likely after Google’s annual I/O developer conference this spring. After all, early Android betas are intended only for developers and smartphone vendors so they can get to work on accommodating the new core features. That said, a bit of digging has revealed at least one nifty new feature Google will undoubtedly highlight in a few months at Google I/O 2019, and it was swiped right out of Apple’s latest iPhones.

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1. Here’s the latest great feature Android stole from the iPhone

Here’s the latest great feature Android stole from the iPhone originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 19 Mar 2019 at 08:34:45 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The first truly wireless earbuds were released all the way back in 2015, but this cool new category of headphones didn’t really get popular until Apple launched the AirPods in 2016. Apple hasn’t updated its AirPods since then, but other electronics companies have definitely come a long way. Cord-free earbuds that offer better sound quality, better sound isolation, and a more comfortable fit can now be found for much less than the $159 Apple charges for AirPods, and we’ve got a sale for you to check out today that helps illustrate how far we’ve come. In fact, these new cord-free earbuds are so good that they made us regret ever spending so much on AirPods.

The Soundcore Liberty Neo Bluetooth 5.0 True Wireless Earbuds by Anker are the best new cord-free earbuds we’ve tested in a long time. They’re ultra-compact and comfortable, with each bud weighing in at just 0.2 ounces. They also feature the latest Bluetooth technology for fast pairing and the most reliable connection possible. On top of all that, the Soundcore Liberty Neo buds deliver fantastic sound quality and deep bass thanks to premium graphene drivers, which are rare in true wireless earbuds. They’re worth every penny of their normal $65 retail price, but Amazon is running a special sale until the end of the month that slashes the price to just $49.99. That means you can buy three sets of Liberty Neo earbuds for less than one pair of AirPods!

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Here are the key details from the product page:

• Breathtaking Sound: Liberty Neo’s graphene-coated drivers are rigid, yet light. They produce precision oscillation for superior sound across the entire frequency range. Crystal clarity and a delicately tuned sound signature deliver an immersive experience that puts you center stage.
• Extended Playtime: With 3.5 hours of playtime from a single charge and an extra 9 hours in the charging case, you can power a week of commuting and workouts with no cables and no chargers.
• Instant Connection: Push and Go makes connecting your devices effortless—simply take Liberty Neo out of the charging case and connect via your phone’s Bluetooth menu. After the initial setup, Liberty Neo automatically connects when removed from the case and disconnects when returned.
• Deep Protection: Designed to withstand liquid penetration far beyond what you encounter day to day. IPX5 resistance means sweat, water, and other liquids pose no threat for worry-free workouts and all-weather listening.

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1. The future of wireless headphones is here, at only $49.99 from Anker

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Whether you have an iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or any modern Android phone that supports wireless charging, this deal is for you. Amazon is offering the Anker 10W Qi-Certified Wireless Charging Pad right now for just $13.29 after you clip the 5% coupon on the product page. This wireless charger is made by Anker so you know the quality and performance are as good as it gets. It also retails for $24, so you know this is a killer deal. So what are you waiting for!?

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Here are the highlights from the product page:

• The Anker Advantage: Join the 30+ million powered by our leading technology.
• The Need for Speed: A high-efficiency chipset provides 10W high-speed charging for Samsung Galaxy, while iPhones get a boosted 5W charge that’s 10% faster than other wireless chargers.
• Non-Slip, Yes Slim: A slimline profile provides an aesthetically pleasing complement to your desk, while the TPU surface prevents slipping and sliding.
• Case Friendly: Don’t fumble with your phone case. PowerWave transmits charging power directly through protective cases. Metal attachments or cards may interfere with charging.
• What You Get: PowerWave Pad, 3 ft Micro USB Cable, welcome guide, worry-free 18-month warranty, and friendly customer service.(no AC Adapter)

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1. Anker’s best fast wireless charging pad is still down to just $13.29 on Amazon

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When Nick Fury hurried to reach that sophisticated pager and press the button with his dying “MotherF…” in Avengers: Infinity War we learned that Captain Marvel would be in the sequel. Now that Captain Marvel premiered, we know precisely how Fury got that pager, and what it’s meant for. We also know how she’ll appear in Endgame. Captain Marvel will surely help the other Avengers defeat Thanos in Avengers 4, but Marvel just told us what the movie is really about, and it’s not about Carol.

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1. Marvel just told us ‘Avengers: Endgame’ isn’t about Captain Marvel saving the day

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As soon as the new streaming service Apple has in the works finally launches, it will offer users content from some third-party cable networks like CBS and Starz and eventually a smorgasbord of Apple-commissioned TV series from big-name actors and producers. That much we already knew ahead of Apple’s planned March 25 press event at which the iPhone maker will finally roll out its plans for the service.

And now we also definitely know one thing the new service won’t have: participation from Netflix.

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1. Netflix CEO: ‘We’ve chosen not to integrate’ with Apple’s new TV service

Netflix CEO: ‘We’ve chosen not to integrate’ with Apple’s new TV service originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 18 Mar 2019 at 23:43:21 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Riding into space on the top of a rocket is something that very few people ever get the opportunity to do. It’s a dangerous journey, but the payoff is something that those of us who spend our entire lives here on solid ground can’t possibly comprehend. It also, apparently, makes your herpes flare up.

In one of the more bizarre but nonetheless interesting reports to come out of NASA this year, researchers reveal that over half of astronauts who have spent time in space have experience herpes flare-ups with varying degrees of severity.

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1. Space makes your herpes flare up, apparently

Space makes your herpes flare up, apparently originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 18 Mar 2019 at 23:07:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For most of 2018, the notch dominated the mobile landscape, as every Android manufacturer under the sun (except for Samsung) hurried to copy the iPhone X. We then witnessed a new wave of post-notch designs, where Android device makers desperately tried to look original by doing the only thing that was available to them: They removed the notch completely, but made some compromises to achieve that design.

We saw phones with two screens — one on the back and one on the front — just to avoid having two camera modules. Even before that, phones with slide-out cameras popped-up, followed by slider phones with back panels that slid up to reveal the selfie camera whenever it was needed. Samsung then launched the Infinity-O display alongside its Galaxy S10 series. But ZTE might have found the worst way of all to avoid the notch.

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1. ZTE’s latest phone makes a terrible compromise to avoid having a notch

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We’re less than a month out from the premiere of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, and despite the show’s insane level of popularity, HBO has nevertheless been trying some expected — as well as some novel — ways to get the word out about the new season’s imminent arrival.

We’ve already gotten a trailer, snippets of footage, myriad cast interviews and also a blood drive. Yes, HBO teamed up with the American Red Cross for a Bleed for the Throne blood drive campaign — encouraging fans to literally bleed for the show’s titular Iron Throne.

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1. HBO scattered six Iron Thrones around the world ahead of ‘Game of Thrones’ season 8

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The woolly mammoth is long gone, having been pushed to extinction thousands of years ago, but in recent years, there have been no shortage of efforts to test the feasibility of bringing the species back. No, we’re not talking about Jurassic Park-esque cloning — at least not yet — but a mammoth specimen discovered nearly a decade ago is bringing scientists closer than ever to realizing that dream.

The mammoth, named Yuka, was found frozen in Siberia in 2010. Miraculously, even after thousands of years of lying dormant, scientists out of Japan recently managed to bring some of the animal’s biological material back to life.

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1. Scientists bring woolly mammoth cells back to life

Scientists bring woolly mammoth cells back to life originally appeared on BGR.com on Mon, 18 Mar 2019 at 20:08:58 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are foldable phones the wave of the future or nothing more than a hyped up and passing fad a’la 3D TV? While I might be inclined to lean towards the latter. there’s no denying that foldable phones from the likes of Samsung and Huawei have engendered an excitement in the smartphone market that we haven’t seen in quite some time.

With some folks touting foldable devices as the next frontier for smartphones, it’s no surprise that we’re already starting to see speculation about Apple entering the fray. Just last month, for example, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak called on Apple make a splash in the foldable phone market. Further, it’s worth noting that Apple has already filed a number of patents pertaining to foldable iPhone designs.

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