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Samsung Galaxy S10’s In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Won’t Work With Screen Protectors

According to the latest rumors, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 would disappoint those of you who plan to use the Samsung’s anniversary flagship smartphone with screen protectors to avoid scratching the device’s display. More specifically, Samsung Galaxy S10’s in-display fingerprint sensor won’t work with screen protectors.

While the implementation of an in-display fingerprint sensor in the upcoming Galaxy S10 series was well-received by the Samsung’s fans, now they would have to use that feature without screen protectors because, otherwise, the reader would not work. That’s a minus for users who would not be able to protect their S10 devices from scratches, although Samsung said that the S10’s display is already protected.

“We have tested our cases on real Galaxy S10 phones. The in-display fingerprint does not support screen protector. So our vanguard will have no built-in screen protector,” reported Armadilotek, a cases and screen protectors manufacturer, on Twitter.

Samsung Galaxy S10’s In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Won’t Work With Screen Protectors

If we are to believe Armadilotek folks, who claimed to have tested their screen protectors on real Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones, then screen protectors are blocking the ultrasonic fingerprint sensors on Galaxy S10 devices. Accordingly, we can use screen protectors only if we are ready to give up using the in-display fingerprint sensor and opt for other lock options.

But it’s too early to start worrying about it. We don’t know which materials Armadilotek tested on Galaxy S10 smartphones. Also, we have no clue on how thick were the screen protectors the company probed. Nonetheless, Samsung itself might launch its own series of screen protectors of Galaxy S10 lineup.

For the moment, be it as it may, as we’ll find out everything we need about this topic and many others on February 20th, 2019, when Samsung is planning to launch its anniversary Galaxy S10 series, along with its folding smartphone, Galaxy F.

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Lenovo Motorola Razr “Remake” Would Be a $1,500 Folding Smartphone

According to recent rumors and reports, Lenovo, the owner of the Motorola brand, plans to launch a Motorola Razr “remake” which would be a folding smartphone of $1,500. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, Lenovo has already teamed up with Verizon in the US for the launch of the smartphone, and, if everything goes as planned, Motorola Razr “remake” would roll out in February.

At the moment, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, the Lenovo’s folding smartphone, dubbed as Motorola Razr “remake,” is under testing. Also, the Chinese manufacturer kept this project hidden from the eye of leakers, so no rumors have come out on that device. We know nothing about it, except for what The Wall Street Journal reported about it.

The original Motorola Razr V3 came out in 2004 and sold 130 million units worldwide. It was a thin, flip phone, with 3G and was really successful during its times. The latest Razr version launched in 2005, but it was not as successful as the first one.

Lenovo Motorola Razr “Remake” Would Be a $1,500 Folding Smartphone

Lenovo, the famous Chinese computer manufacturer, bought Motorola brand from Google in 2014. Since then, Lenovo has been launching new smartphones under the brand of Motorola in parallel with its own line of mobile phones, rolled out under the name of Lenovo.

Now, Lenovo, pretty much like HDM Global does with Nokia brand, it trying to revive defunct Motorola lineups. According to The Wall Street Journal, Lenovo plans to launch a Motorola Razr “remake” smartphone which would be a folding smartphone with support for the 5G network. Also, The Wall Street Journal reported that this device would cost around $1,500.

From the information obtained by the before-mentioned news portal, it seems like Lenovo will launch its Motorola Razr “remake” in the US, only, in partnership with Verizon, and it will do that in February, most likely around February 20th, the date set by Samsung for the launch f its Galaxy S10 series and Galaxy F folding smartphone.

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Google Web Services, Including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites, Got Material Design

Google web services, such as Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites, received the Material Design on January 15th. Users have already seen the new look on G Suite services like Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and Sites on the web, which is just the most recent update of the Google’s redesign initiative that already impacted Google Account, search bar, and Google Translate, among others.

However, the new update Google implemented to its G Suite is purely visual, so no new features or under the hood changes have been introduced.

Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites got the new visuals which, according to the official Google blog post, include:

  • Interface typography that uses Google’s custom-designed and highly-legible typefaces
  • Controls (like buttons, dialogs, and sidebars) that are updated and consistent
  • Iconography that is legible and crisp, with a fresh feel

Material Design came to Google web services, including G Suite services such as Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites

According to Google, the rollout of the Material Design to G Suite services, including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites, will happen in two phases. The first one has already started on January 15th and is a gradual rollout with up to 15 days for feature visibility. The second stage will commence on February 11th when Google planned the full deployment of its Material Design.

Thus, on February 11th, all the remaining Google web services, G Suite apps, and other Google applications and services would receive the new Material Design.

Also, Google reported that all the new visuals redesign applied over G Suite services, including, as mentioned, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites, would be in-line with the design of Gmail and Google Calendar so that the users would have a more consistent experience across all the G Suite services, as MobileSyrup explained.

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Google Play Services 14.8.47 Update Rolled Out With Improvements

Google Play Services is the core of the Google Play Store on any Android device. Thanks to Google Play Services, the Android system knows when and how to update Google apps, as well as other applications you’ve installed from Google Play Store. Now, Google Play Services 14.8.47 update rolled out with improvements.

Anyway, Google Play Services is not limited to Google Play Store and Android apps updating processes. In reality, it’s also useful for authentication process to other Google services, synchronize contacts, access the most recent user privacy settings, and location-based services.

Besides, Google Play Services also enhances the experience with your installed apps, speeds up offline searches, improves gaming, and offers immersive maps.

Without Google Play Services, Android applications won’t work properly or would not run at all, especially Google apps such as Google Play Store. That’s why you cannot uninstall Google Play Services using the default apps manager, so without rooting your smartphone or using special software to do that.

Google Play Services 14.8.47 Update Rolled Out With Improvements

In short, Google Play Services is a core functionality required by Google Play Store, Google apps, and Android applications you’ve installed from the Play Store to update themselves.

Also, Google Play Services enhances your experience with the apps, sync contacts, help with the authentication process to Google services, boosts location-based services, and updates the system to the most recent user privacy settings.

It’s smart to keep Google Play Services updated to get the most out of it. Now, Google Play Services 14.8.47 update rolled out with several enhancements. More specifically, the new Google Play Services 14.8.47 boasts various bug fixes and numerous stability and performance improvements.

To get the new Google Play Services 14.8.47 you can wait until the service is automatically updated or grab it whenever you want from the Google Play Store.

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Blue Mail 1.9.5.22 Update For Android Is Now Available

Blue Mail is a free email app, allowing users to add an unlimited number of email accounts from different providers and personalize the application thanks to its many features. Now, Blue Mail 1.9.5.22 update for Android is now available with several improvements.

Blue Mail comes with smart push notifications and group emailing, and it the ideal replacement for your stock email application. With a lot of customization options and a user-friendly interface, Blue Mail is a top notch and secure email managing application for Android.

Besides, Blue Mail supports multiple providers, such as Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail, AOL, Outlook, Alto, iCloud, and Office 365, among others, and works with IMAP, POP3, Exchange (ActiveSync, EWS, 365) Auto Configuration. It also comes with enhanced features, permitting users to enable smart notifications, choose quiet hours, LED light color (if your smartphone supports it), snooze alerts, and many more.

Nonetheless, this email app comes with a beautifully-designed dark mode with an automatic switch between day and night modes, according to users’ preference.

Blue Mail 1.9.5.22 Update For Android Is Now Available

In addition to all that we’ve mentioned above, Blue Mail is also a very customizable application. Users can personalize their swipe menu and email view actions, customize the app for offline view, mark emails to be handled later and set reminders, add images to your contacts or use their own to help you process your incoming mail faster.

As for security and encryption, “your data is always encrypted to protect all your email communications and information secured. Blue Mail uses leading industry protocols to secure and protect your data,” according to the official release notes.

Now, Blue Mail 1.9.5.22 update for Android is available for download, directly on the Google Play Store or your favorite APK site. Even though the new Blue Mail 1.9.5.22 versions is not boasting new features and any visual changes, but comes with various under the hood enhancements.

Blue Mail 1.9.5.22 update for Android came out today with several bug fixes and stability and performance improvements to boost user experience with the app.

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