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Google Play promo codes now available in Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Arab...
Developers with apps on the Play Store can set up promo codes to give users a paid app or an in-app product for free — if they live in an eligible country. But the list of countries where developers...
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[Update: Now hitting US] HTC U12+ update with smoother video auto zoom and...
Update 1: 2018/07/31 1:42pm PDT Just as promised, the U12+ update is now starting to land on phones in the US. As we were warned, the version number is slightly different, but the attached changelog...
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Google Pay international expansion continues in UAE, Germany, Australia, and...
So many times we hear readers complain about Google's focus being way too US-centered. Sure, the company started here and has a significant user base, but that doesn't make it any less frustrating...
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[Fun Watch] This Taiwanese grandpa plays Pokémon GO with 15 phones mounted to...
Do you love Pokémon GO? Do you really, really love it? If you answered yes, you may need to rethink your passion to the game when you see how far ahead of you this Taiwanese grandpa is. If catching...
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Galaxy Note9 gets an exclusive 'First Snow White' color for Taiwan
The Taiwan branch of Samsung Electronics has just announced what is roughly translated as a "First Snow White" version of its popular Galaxy Note9. The new color is timed to welcome the winter season,...
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Actions on Google now supports Chinese (traditional) language
Google Assistant can do a lot of awesome things, but that list would be much shorter without developer support. That's what Actions on Google is all about—it helps developers integrate apps and...
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Nokia X71 launches in Asia with hole punch display and 48MP camera
A hole punch front camera with an almost bezel-free display is the dominant smartphone design trend for 2019, whether you like it or not. HMD Global's new Nokia-branded device is the latest to go with...
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[Update: U11+ too] HTC begins the U12+ Pie rollout, hopefully doesn't brick...
Update 1: 2019/07/08 6:43am PDT The HTC U11+ is also picking up Android 9 Pie, again, only in Taiwan for now. Android 9.0 update for #htcu11plus #taiwan @LlabTooFeR Two months back, HTC announced its...
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YouTube Premium and Music launch in 7 Asian markets
YouTube Music and Premium are continuing their expansion across the world. After adding eight Middle Eastern countries in September, the service is now spreading to seven more markets in Asia. Most...
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Google Opinion Rewards is now available in Taiwan
After a lot of controversy over disappearing credit, Google has finally started rectifying the situation by being more transparent about when your earned credit via Opinion Rewards expires. Putting...
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Google Assistant launches in Taiwan, can now speak Chinese (Update: Now on...
Update 1: 2019/12/17 4:57am PST Now on smart speakers too Although Taiwan wasn't indicated on the map of Assistant's expansion or in the list of countries Google promised support for before the end of...
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Google Play Points availability expands to Taiwan and Hong Kong
The program is now available in five regions Google Play's loyalty program, Play Points, launched in Japan in late 2018 before making its way to South Korea the following spring and the US in the fall....
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Android Auto expands wireless compatibility to most supported countries
Only Japan and Russia are excluded Some cars and head units are capable of displaying Android Auto from your phone wirelessly, but there are additional restrictions to the functionality — other than...
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Google's handy Pixel Update and Software Repair tool now available in more...
Still only works with the Pixel 3 and later, though Google's Pixel Update and Software Repair tool is a mouthful, but it's an easy way to update or reinstall the software loaded on recent Pixel phones,...
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HTC U Ear looks like a shameless AirPod clone no one asked for
Would you do anything for relevance? For a company that's been on a years-long downhill toboggan, HTC still has hopes of playing catch-up in 2020. There's a 5G phone in the works, we're tracking...
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HTC unveils mid-range U20 5G and Desire 20 Pro with massive batteries and...
The brand's first 5G phone is currently exclusive to its home market Sure, HTC doesn’t run a booming smartphone business anymore, but its sporadic efforts remind us the company's not quite done for...
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Taiwan's Pokémon GO Grandpa is back with 64 phones mounted on his bike
Forget the game, watch where you're going! The legendary Pokémon GO Grandpa — known for biking the streets of New Taipei City, Taiwan, with his "peacock of phones" — has gone public with his biggest,...
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Spotify to launch proper lyrics in 26 markets today
You can finally ignore 'Behind the Lyrics' Spotify has been working on proper lyrics support for ages. It likely takes this long to implement the seemingly simple feature in part due to licensing...
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Google Pay adds support for 24 new banks in 23 countries
Forget your wallet, grab your phone — you've got Google Pay Google Pay continues to expand its support to additional international banks. To help you keep track of which financial institutions have...
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Pixel 4a 5G now available for pre-order in the UK, France, Germany,...
The Pixel 4a 5G finally became available for pre-order in the US a week ago, and now other countries are following suit. Though Japan got it first on October 15th, it's now available for pre-order in...
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