If you’ve paid attention to tech industry news to any degree over the past day or two, you’re no doubt aware that Samsung is dealing with a bit of unpleasant scrutiny at the moment over reports of early units of its forthcoming Galaxy Fold phone mysteriously breaking. Definitely a bad look for Samsung and suggestive that the company may have rushed its first foldable handset into production, or that there may at least have been some issues around quality control.

It was hard not to be reminded of those reports about Galaxy Folds breaking after a day or so of normal usage while watching the behind-the-scenes video that complements Apple’s latest “Shot on iPhone” commercial.

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1. Galaxy Fold units keep mysteriously breaking, while the iPhone XS survives a shark bite

Galaxy Fold units keep mysteriously breaking, while the iPhone XS survives a shark bite originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 19 Apr 2019 at 21:03:22 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Revelations about apps from the Google Play Store sneaking past available protections and collecting gobs of user data without permission are nothing new, but a new investigation has revealed an especially troubling pattern of behavior among one particular set of apps.

A BuzzFeed analysis recently found that several Android apps that happen to be among the most-downloaded on the Google Play Store may in fact have been sharing data they collect with the Chinese government. One of the apps in question, a selfie app, has been downloaded more than 50 million times and all of them have reportedly been “committing large-scale ad fraud and abusing user permissions,” according to the report.

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1. Avoid these Android apps like the plague

Avoid these Android apps like the plague originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 19 Apr 2019 at 20:08:26 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A trusted Apple insider earlier this week shared additional details about the upcoming iPhone 11 series of phones, focusing on the camera upgrades the iPhone maker has reportedly planned.

Among the details Ming-Chi Kuo offered was a claim that some of the iPhone 11’s cameras will adopt a new “black lens-coating” technology to make some of the lenses look “inconspicuous.” While his prediction may indeed prove to be accurate, Kuo may have included an incorrect detail in his report, one that’s already fueling crazy talk.

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1. Let’s put a stop to this iPhone 11 ‘black-lens’ camera nonsense

Let’s put a stop to this iPhone 11 ‘black-lens’ camera nonsense originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 19 Apr 2019 at 19:06:47 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re an aspiring skywatcher looking for a good reason to stay up past your bedtime and gaze into the cosmos, I have good news: Friday, April 19th will feature a full moon. However, if you’re eagerly anticipating tonight’s full moon because it carries the nickname “Pink Moon,” I have a devastating truth to reveal: It won’t be pink.

Tonight’s full moon — or “Full Pink Moon” or “Pink Full Moon” or whatever you see it called around the web and beyond — carries its nicknamed not based on its actual color, but rather because it’s the first full moon of April, when lovely pink flowers known as ground phlox first begin to bloom. Yeah, it’s kind of a bummer.

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1. Yes, there’s a full moon tonight, but it won’t be pink

Yes, there’s a full moon tonight, but it won’t be pink originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 19 Apr 2019 at 18:04:49 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The OnePlus 7 is coming on May 14th, according to a recent report, just as other rumors seemingly confirmed that OnePlus would have three different versions in stores this year, including the regular, Pro, and Pro 5G models. A new discovery now suggests that OnePlus is looking to bring its phones to every major US carrier.

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1. OnePlus might launch its next flagship on every major US carrier this year

OnePlus might launch its next flagship on every major US carrier this year originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 19 Apr 2019 at 17:21:39 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are so many companies these days that sell robot vacuums, and many of them are actually quite good. There’s still only one Roomba though, and iRobot’s lineup of advanced robotic vacuum cleaners is still widely regarded as the best in the business. No other company offers the kind of reliability an features that Roomba does, and the brand’s most popular model is discounted right now on Amazon. That’s right, hurry and you can save $78 on the iRobot Roomba 690 Robot Vacuum!

iRobot Roomba 690 Robot Vacuum-Wi-Fi Connectivity, Works with Alexa, Good for Pet Hair, Carpets…: $296.99

Here’s more from the product page:

• Sleek, premium design complements your home décor; includes 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier for more control over where your robot cleans
• 3-Stage Cleaning System and Dual Multi-Surface Brushes pick up everything from small particles to large debris
• Patented Dirt Detect sensors alert Roomba to work harder on concentrated areas of dirt, such as high-traffic zones of your home
• Full suite of intelligent sensors guide the robot under and around furniture to help thoroughly clean your floors
• Clean and schedule from anywhere with the iRobot HOME App; compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant

iRobot Roomba 690 Robot Vacuum-Wi-Fi Connectivity, Works with Alexa, Good for Pet Hair, Carpets…: $296.99

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1. Save $78 on the Alexa enabled Roomba 690 robot vacuum

Save $78 on the Alexa enabled Roomba 690 robot vacuum originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 19 Apr 2019 at 16:56:50 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you visit BGR with any frequency, you know that we love a good iPhone leak as much as any other website. Not every leak, render, and report pans out, but they typically help us form a rough outline of what to expect from Apple when it finally unveils its next flagship smartphone every September. But every once in a while, questionable leaks need debunking before they get out of control, like the latest supposed iPhone 11 leak.

On Friday, concept designer Ben Geskin shared a blurry photo of Foxconn CEO Terry Gou holding what, at a glance, appeared to be an unreleased iPhone. Geskin theorized that this may be the iPhone XI/iPhone 11, probably because the camera array appears to be larger than what appears on the iPhone XS or XS Max.

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1. People are saying Foxconn’s CEO just leaked the iPhone 11

People are saying Foxconn’s CEO just leaked the iPhone 11 originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 19 Apr 2019 at 16:31:06 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There’s no question whatsoever that if you’re a dog lover, the iFetch Interactive Ball Launcher for Dogs is the coolest toy you’ll ever come across. Plug it in and turn it on, and it’ll automatically toss any tennis ball that’s dropped in the back. It’s easy to train your dog to drop the ball in after running to fetch it, so you can keep your dog entertained without having to move a muscle. This great gadget has been sold out on Amazon for quite some time, but it’s finally back in stock (and on sale for $15 off!) so grab one while you can.

iFetch Interactive Ball Launcher for Dogs – Launches Mini Tennis Balls, Small: $99.91

Here’s some more info from the product page:

• FETCH-A-HOLICS REJOICE! Automatic tennis ball launcher lets small dogs play fetch to their hearts’ content.
• MINI TENNIS BALLS: Finally, a toy made for small dogs! Comes with 3 mini tennis balls (1.6-inch diameter). Use other similar sized balls too! Just try not to get them too dirty or wet – this will affect performance. Please Note: This is the small iFetch automatic ball thrower. The iFetch Too is the larger automatic ball launcher.
• PHYSICAL & MENTAL: Running and fetching? Perfect. Learning to initiate fetch on their own? Priceless. Owner supervision is recommended. Tennis balls that are 1.6Inches in diameter
• LAUNCH-O-MATIC: Adjust the launch distance to 10, 20 or 30 feet with the touch of a button. The perfect indoor or outdoor dog toy, invented for, and tested by, our resident fetcher, Prancer.
• CUSTOMER CARE: Created, owned, and still operated by the Hamill family in Austin, Texas. Call or email us directly with any questions or issues. We specialize in happy human and canine customers.
• WORRY-FREE WARRANTY: Our iFetch products are backed by a one-year warranty. Call or email us directly. We know your dog’s tail will wag. We want yours to wag too.
• Hidden ball storage compartment on the bottom to store balls

iFetch Interactive Ball Launcher for Dogs – Launches Mini Tennis Balls, Small: $99.91

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1. The awesome toy that lets your pup play fetch by himself is finally back in stock on Amazon

The awesome toy that lets your pup play fetch by himself is finally back in stock on Amazon originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 19 Apr 2019 at 16:06:44 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon on Thursday announced that everyone with an Alexa-enabled device can now listen to music for free. The free tier is ad-supported, as Billboard’s report suggested earlier this week, but it allows anyone with an Echo to play music without paying a subscription fee (though, as you would expect, there are some restrictions).

If you don’t have an Amazon Prime membership or a subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited, you can now listen to an ad-supported selection of playlists and stations on your Alexa device. If you’re looking to start a station, you can do so based on a song, artist, era, or genre, by saying “Alexa, play the [artist/song/etc.] station.” Or you can choose one of Amazon’s many preset playlists, including Country Heat, Fuego Latino, and a ton of others.

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1. Amazon Music’s free ad-supported tier is now available for all Alexa users

Amazon Music’s free ad-supported tier is now available for all Alexa users originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 19 Apr 2019 at 15:41:21 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Smart light switches that are connected to Wi-Fi are very cool, but a lot of people balk at the idea of having to shut off the power and mess around with wiring in order to install them. If you fall into that category but you still want all the cool benefits that come along with smart switches, definitely don’t pay an electrician $100 or more to install your switches. Just get a Switchmate TSM001WCAN One-Second Installation Smart Lighting Cover instead. It installs in seconds on top of the switch that’s already there, and it lets you control your lighting right on your phone!

Switchmate TSM001WCAN One-Second Installation Smart Lighting, Toggle, White: $29.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• Instantly Snaps Over Your Existing Light Switches: No tools or wiring
• Built In Voice Commands: Turn Lights On/Off Through Your Voice – Ready out of box & no voice hub required
• Keep Existing Light Switches & Light Bulbs
• Welcome Home : Lights Turn On Upon Arriving Home & Turn Off After A Preset Time
• Multiple Timers: Schedule Lights Around Daily Routines & Make It Look Like Someone Is Always Home
• Sunrise/Sunset: Lights Turn On At Sunset & Off At Sunrise
• Control from Your Phone Or Manually with Wall Switch

Switchmate TSM001WCAN One-Second Installation Smart Lighting, Toggle, White: $29.99

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1. Turn any light switch into a smart light switch without touching a single wire

Turn any light switch into a smart light switch without touching a single wire originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 19 Apr 2019 at 15:16:06 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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