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• Google Backup & Sync now works again with HEIF images
  

  

  Google’s Backup & Sync desktop app, formerly known as the Google Drive client, has received several major updates lately. It added advanced file syncing controls in December, and NAS support in February. Google has now released another update, with the major change being a fix for syncing High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF/HEIC) pictures.

  At some point in the past, backed up HEIF images stopped being visible in Google Photos – they could only be located in Drive.

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  Google Backup & Sync now works again with HEIF images was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

• [Deal Alert] The Pixel 2 XL is $699 ($150 off) on Project Fi for today only
  

  Project Fi occasionally offers significant discounts on its (small) collection of available devices. The Moto X4 dropped to $250 in February, and Fi had a BOGO deal for the phone earlier this month (which is still active). If you’re in the market for …

• Apple iPad (2018) review: Still outperforms every Android tablet
  

  Apple’s new 2018 version of the iPad poses a question: what can Android do to compete in the tablet universe? Powerful performance and a sophisticated app ecosystem might be a good way to start. In our review, the new iPad proves to be the perfect all-…

• Weekend Poll: Are you using any Google messaging apps like Allo, Hangouts, or Android Messages?
  

  

  Earlier this week it was revealed that Google was planning to “pause” development on its Allo messaging service, reassigning those resources to Android Messages and RCS—which is apparently also being called “Chat” by Google. The company remains ostensibly committed to the Allo platform as a whole, but Google’s graveyard is littered with dead messaging services. Some of them are even still being used in the absence of further improvements, like Hangouts.

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  Weekend Poll: Are you using any Google messaging apps like Allo, Hangouts, or Android Messages? was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

• 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 Greenworks power tools, indoor houseplants, flash drives, and more! Don’t pass these up.

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• Verizon launches its new Fios TV app, a better-looking version of its old FiOS Mobile app
  

  I’m a fairly satisfied Verizon Fios customer with a basic internet and TV package. Sure, it helps that the man who installed our setup somehow gave us a handful of channels we weren’t supposed to get (shh), but I’ve come to prefer it over any of the p…

• Poll: Which upcoming phone has caught your eye?
  

  After the announcement of the Galaxy S9, as well as new devices from Nokia, Sony and more at MWC, we can now look forward to the release of these, and more this Spring.(This is a preview – click here to read the entire entry.)

• You can finally customize your Nintendo Switch without any damage [Sponsored Post]
  

  Judging by the number of views on every AP article about Mario or Pokemon, it’s easy to tell that there are a TON of Nintendo fans amongst AP’s readership. It’s also a safe bet that a lot of you own a Nintendo Switch.

  One of the best things about the Switch is that it’s the first truly go-anywhere console. You can toss it in your backpack, gym bag, or even your sweatpants pocket and take it with you wherever you go.

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  You can finally customize your Nintendo Switch without any damage [Sponsored Post] was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

• Best Wireless Mice for Chromebooks
  

  Which wireless mice are best for Chromebooks?

  While your Chromebook’s trackpad works well enough for most situations, there are some tasks for which a wireless mouse is better.

  Whether you need a wireless mouse to scroll through long documents faster, or to perform fine manipulations, there’s a great wireless mouse out there with your name on it. Here are a few of our favorites.

  Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse
  Logitech M535 Compact Bluetooth Mouse
  Logitech Wireless Mouse M320
  AmazonBasics Wireless Mouse with Nano Receiver
  Logitech Triathlon M720
  Logitech MX Master
  Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse

  Spoiler alert: there’s going to be a ton of Logitech products on this list. The Logitech MX Anywhere 2S is a compact Bluetooth mouse that’s packed with all the features you want — customizable buttons, the ability to track virtually anywhere (even on glass), and a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 70 days — along with a few standout features to help justif…

• Learn everything you need to know about web development for only $35!
  

  So you’ve decided on a new career in web development, but you’re unsure where’s the best place to start. You could enroll yourself in a computer sciences course at a local college, but that means putting your life on hold to go back to school, and who has the time or money for that?

  The fact is if you want to be a programmer who’s in demand, you need to be proficient in a multitude of different coding languages. The more varied your experience and knowledge, the more valuable you are to prospective employers. The problem, of course, is building and maintaining your knowledge of all the latest programming languages.

  Maybe you’ve seen ads for intensive coding boot camps, but thought that might be a bit overwhelming. You’d be much better off learning at your own pace via online courses.

  Android Central is here to help, with this amazing deal. You can get lifetime access to The Complete 2018 Learn to Code Bundle for just $35.

  This bundle includes 9 distinct courses on all the most va…

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