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Italian Authorities Fined Apple And Samsung For Slowing Down Old Phones

Italian antitrust organization “Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato” (AGCM) fined both Apple and Samsung with 5 million Euros each for slowing down old phones, on purpose, to force customers to buy new devices.

As reported by AGCM, Apple and Samsung violated a series of consumer codes. For the Italian market authority, that is unacceptable and, in consequence, it fined both companies with 5 million Euros each.

Apple was fined for the issues caused by iOS 10 update on iPhone 6

The iOS 10 version, which came out by default on iPhone 7, also came to iPhone 6 as an update. However, iOS 10 came with greater energy demands, forcing older iPhone smartphones to shut down unexpectedly, according to MobileSyrup. Apple tried to tackle this issue with the iOS 10.2.1 update which throttled CPUs on older iPhones.

Also, Apple throttled iPhone smartphones with degraded batteries to avoid them from shutting down. But, the company did not inform its clients about the possible consequences of the update, such as slower performance.

Italian market authorities also fined Samsung with 5 million Euros for the Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 update

Apple was not the only giant company fined by the “Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato” (AGCM), the Italian market authority. AGCM also fined Samsung with 5 million Euros for the Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 update the South Korean tech company released for Galaxy Note 4.

Allegedly, the update was too demanding for the before-mentioned smartphones, causing the devices to malfunction, making people pay out-of-pocket repair costs to fix the issues or replace the phone, MobileSyrup reported. According to the AGCM press release, Samsung did not inform its customers about the potential negative consequences of the update. However, it’s not clear whether the South Korean company could have predicted such issues.

In short, “Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato” (AGCM), the Italian market authority, fined Apple and Samsung for slowing down old phones.

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Tech

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Problems And Their Solutions

The new Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are among the top five Android smartphones to date. They have top-end specifications, robust software, excellent camera features, and, of course, the artificial intelligence that Google included in them. However, the devices are not perfect. Since the launch of these phones there have been some problems related to some of their functions, and if you bought one of them, you could be experiencing one of these annoying situations as well.

In case you have any inconvenience related to your Google Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL, we have made this guide where you will find everything you need to know about the most common problems of the Pixel 3 line, and how to solve them.

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Photos Are Not Automatically Saved

Several users have reported that after taking a photo with the camera application, those photos are not saved, which means that the image could disappear forever. That is a significant problem and one that seems to be quite widespread, as you can see a lot of complaints on social networks and sites like Reddit.

The problem seems to be related to the way Pixel 3, and Pixel 3 XL handle the internal storage, and it occurs specifically when users exit the camera app before HDR processing is complete. Fortunately, this means it can be fixed with a software update.

For now, the only way to avoid losing a photo is to keep the camera application open for a few seconds after the picture is taken until it is saved.

The Music App Shuts Down When You Open Google Camera App

Some other users have reported that opening the Google Camera app while listening to music causes the Music app to close in the background, stopping the playback of what you were listening to. That is another error that seems to be related to memory management in Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. In the same way that they are the previous problem, the only real solution right now is to wait for a software update. To look for an update, go to Settings -> System -> System Update and make sure you have the latest version of Android.

Your Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Is Locked With The Verizon Network

That is a situation that makes many shake their heads wondering how this is possible. What happens is that Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are exclusive Verizon phones, which basically means that Verizon is the only operator in the United States with the right to sell these devices.

However, some users reported that when they bought the Pixel 3 from Best Buy, in order not to have to deal with this problem, they found that it was also locked to work only on the Verizon network, which means that users who bought the phone could not activate it on another network.

Fortunately, it appears that Verizon, at least temporarily, has fully unlocked Pixel 3. The unlock was sent to Pixel 3 phones via an OTA software update, so you should be able to set up your phone without a SIM card, then update and activate it on the network of your choice.

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TeamViewer Pilot of TeamViewer 14 Version Brings Augmented Reality

TeamViewer is one of those programs that have been with us for many years. It is already a commonly-used software for both companies and regular users. Recently, its developers presented the new TeamViewer Pilot version which comes out loaded with augmented reality. TeamViewer 14 wants to go one step further and cross screens without forgetting to improve its performance.

TeamViewer Pilot comes with augmented reality

The application of augmented reality technologies to TeamViewer has undoubtedly been a pleasant surprise. Now the possibilities go beyond a flat screen and tend to infinity with applications in very different fields. TeamViewer Pilot, as it has been commercially called, wants TeamViewer support to accompany you beyond your desktop, tablet or smartphone, directly into real life.

With augmented reality and TeamViewer Pilot, the devs will be able to guide you step by step through remotely served instructions on tasks as disparate as installing a modem at home, for example. But applications in more professional environments can range from providing clear and concise instructions on installing various components to giving you instructions on a more complex task you need to solve out.

TeamViewer Pilot is included in the full package of TeamViewer 14 but is also offered in a stand-alone package for complete flexibility. If you want to enjoy TeamViewer Pilot, you need ARCore/ARKit for Android. The list of supported devices is very extensive, and we can find models of all major brands. The only condition would be to run with Android 7.0 Nougat or higher.

On the other hand, TeamViewer Pilot is also available for Windows and Mac computers.

TeamViewer Pilot puts performance above all the other features

The second main feature of the new TeamViewer 14 is the improved performance thanks to faster-routing connections. The devs of TeamViewer have worked hard to provide a better user experience and higher connection speeds.

To achieve that, TeamViewer team have upgraded their servers and can now provide faster and more stable routing connections.

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Xender 4.1.2 Prime Is Live – Here’s Everything You Should Know About The Best Sharing App on Android

With Xender, you can share every type of files, almost instantly between Android, iOS, Tizen, Windows, and Mac devices, as the app supports cross-platform sharing. The best part is that you don’t need a mobile data connection, USB connection, or PC software installation. Now, Xender 4.1.2 Prime is available to download, and it comes out with a few changes to enhance the user experience.

Xender Sharing App Features

According to its devs, the Xender sharing app is by 200 times faster than Bluetooth transfer and is entirely free to use, as it doesn’t need a mobile data connection to work correctly. Besides, Xender comes with built-in music and video player and a WiFi transfer master manager to handle the sharing process.

Xender Sharing App features include:

  • Sharing files almost instantly;
  • Support for every type of file, including music, video, images, and documents;
  • Free to use;
  • Sharing large files at high speeds;
  • Smartphone backup;
  • Built-in file explorer;
  • User-friendly interface;
  • Support for multiple languages, including English, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Thai, Turkish, Hindi, German, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Vietnamese;

Xender 4.1.2 Prime Is Live And Available to Download

As I’ve already mentioned above, Xender is the best sharing app for Android, iOS, Windows, Tizen, and Mac operating systems. It allows super-fast cross-platform transfer of every kind of files in the world. Now, the Xender 4.1.2 Prime is available to download on APKMirror.

The new Xender 4.1.2 Prime for Android brings new changes and improvements, including:

  • User interface optimization;
  • Fixed known bugs;

The new version also brings improved user experience, stability, and security patches. To enjoy the best sharing app in the world, supported on Android, iOS, Tizen, Windows, and Mac, you can grab it as an APK file from your favorite APK repository or directly from Google Play Store.

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Clash of Clans 11.49.4 Rolled Out With New Features And Content

Who hasn’t already heard of Clash Of Clans? Clash of Clans is a game designed by Supercell and is still one of the most popular games for Android and iOS, even now, six years after the first release. Over the years, Supercell frequently updated the game with new features. Now, it’s time for the Clash Of Clans 11.49.4 to come out with new features and content.

Clash of Clans is played by millions of player from around the world, so is still one of the most popular games worldwide. The idea of the game is quite simple, so all you have to do is to build a village and evolve to new levels, upgrading your buildings, armies, weapons, and so on. You can also join clans and fight with your partners against your common foes.

Also, Clash of Clans is free to play on both Android and iOS, but some in-game items and add-ons can only be purchased with real money.

Clash of Clans 11.49.4 Rolled Out With New Features And Content

Clash of Clans features include:

  • Join a Clan of players or build your own and invite your friends;
  • Fight in Clan Wars against players across the world;
  • Defend your village with various cannons, traps, bombs, mortars, and fortress walls;
  • Fight against the Goblin King in a campaign;
  • Plan the best battle strategies with countless mixtures of spells, as well as troops, and Heroes;
  • Join friendly challenges, friendly wars, or special events;
  • Train your soldiers and upgrade them to upper levels;

The new Clash of Clans 11.49.4 update comes out with the following new features and content, according to the official release note:

  • Get ready to fight in Clan War Leagues, a new competitive ladder for Clan Wars with fantastic prizes;
  • Continue your war against the Goblins in 25 entirely new Single Player maps;
  • This update also includes a new Trap, balance changes and much more;
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