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• LinkedIn somehow bamboozled 100 million people into installing its Android app
  

  Everybody these days has a LinkedIn account, but mostly out of obligation. People don’t consciously want to create one like they do with Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; they do it because it’s what’s expected of them. For that reason, it’s somewhat …

• Look out Android: A $550 iPhone is coming to shake things up
  

  There’s a 6.1-inch iPhone with an LCD display rumored to be among Apple’s 2018 line up. A new report says that it will drop this Fall for as little as $550! That could really shake up the Android market.(This is a preview – click here to read the entir…

• What to do if your Android phone won’t turn on: a check list
  

  ”Why won’t my phone turn on?” – if you’ve ever uttered this question we’ve got the answers. If your phone is unresponsive, don’t throw it in the trash just yet. It’s usually possible to save many a bricked device. We’ll show you a bunch of tips to fi…

• Instagram tests out a redesigned layout for the Explore tab
  

  

  Instagram’s feed tab is probably the one in which users spend most of their time, since it’s the one with pictures and videos from people and brands you actually chose to follow. The “Explore” tab, on the other hand, is meant to surface content from users you don’t follow, either because it’s content that’s popular on Instagram or just because some algorithm decided you might like it. Honestly, it’s so often littered with bad memes and overly-filtered photos that I avoid it for the most part.

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  Instagram tests out a redesigned layout for the Explore tab was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

• YouTube Kids v3.27 reveals plan to launch curated collections designed by partners [APK Teardown]
  

  YouTube has been under fire for many months over the way it handles programming and treatment of children. The main issue comes from an assortment of horrendously bad videos that were crafted to game the system and target children. The company committ…

• Verizon’s new ‘Smart Family’ parental controls are now available
  

  Verizon has long had a parental control service called FamilyBase, but today that is going away. In its place, Verizon is rolling out Smart Family. It works on both iOS and Android to allow parents to track device location, filter content, and more. T…

• Netflix’s Snapchat-esque 30-second mobile previews are coming soon to Android
  

  The concept of trailers for movies and TV shows has existed for longer than time itself, but Netflix is looking to add a bit of modern flair to promote its newest content. Mobile previews, announced today, are vertical videos approximately 30 seconds …

• Ultimate Ears BLAST and MEGABLAST are soon getting Spotify Connect, grouping, and stereo mode
  

  The Ultimate Ears BLAST and MEGABLAST are good speakers overall, but there were two main areas in which we felt that they weren’t quite up to snuff: pricing and features. The pricing concern has largely been alleviated, with some seriously good deals …

• Today’s best deals you won’t want to miss
  

  Whether you’re looking for new tech gear or household items, we’ve got you covered.

  Today you can get big discounts on the hydroponic AeroGardens, Bluetooth sound bars, headphone stands, and more! Don’t pass these up.

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• Here’s what’s new in the big 3D Creator 2.0 update for Xperia phones
  

  The update includes selfie scans, 4K textures, and more.

  During MWC 2018, Sony announced a laundry list of new features coming to its 3D Creator app that was first introduced on the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact last August. Those features are now arriving on Xperia devices thanks to the big 2.0 update rolling out to the Play Store now, and there’s a lot to check out.

  The most notable addition to 3D Creator 2.0 is the ability to create 3D models of your face using only your phone’s selfie camera. You previously needed to have someone scan a model of your head using the rear camera, but now you can do it yourself while cutting down on time and the need for a helping hand.

  You can still go back to the old method if you prefer, and no matter which way you create your 3D model, the update now allows you to share it directly to Facebook or order a physical copy of it that Sony will 3D-print for you.

  Last but certainly not least, 3D Creator now uses “post-scan cloud processing” to cre…

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