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2018-09-30 07:16:01 Oreo is now running on almost 20% of Android devices
http://feeds.androidcentral.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/mNQ6MclCISY/android-distribution-numbers

Your (usually) monthly fix on the current state of Android.

About once a month, Google releases distribution numbers that outline the various Android versions and the percentage of current devices they're running on. This data is meant for developers so they can create and update their apps according to which Android versions are the most popular, but they also give enthusiasts like us a glimpse into how quickly OEMs are adopting the latest and greatest the platform has to offer.



To source this data, Google tracks the Android versions of any devices accessing the Play Store over the course of a 7-day period. This ensures that only active Android gadgets are being accounted for and not your HTC Dream that's been sitting untouched in a drawer for the past few years.

Any version that accounts for 0.1% or more is listed, but versions that have less than that are ignored.

Without further ado, here's the current state of Android.



September 2018



August saw the release of Android P...
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2018-09-30 00:11:50 LIFX bulbs too pricey? Here are some cheap but smart alternatives
http://feeds.androidcentral.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/h4uGDpzxo-Y/best-lifx-alternatives

LIFX is one of the biggest brands around when it comes to smart home lighting, offering a wide range of bulbs, strips, and panels to brighten up and color your room. Its selection isn't perfect, though — the bulbs are pricey, and there aren't many accessories to control them. If you're shopping for smart bulbs and don't want LIFX, there are plenty of other options from brands like Philips Hue and Flux.



Popular pick

Philips Hue White and Color Ambience



Philips Hue is the most well-known competitor to LIFX, and offers a similarly wide range of smart lights. The most popular bulb is the White and Color Ambience, but you can also buy light strips, lamps, and accessories like remote dimmer switches and motion sensors.

$48 at Amazon

Cheaper alternative

Xiaomi Yeelight



Xiaomi doesn't just make phones; it actually has a massive collection of smart home devices, including its Yeelight smart lights. Like Philips Hue, Yeelights come in a wide variety of form factors, so you c...
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2018-09-29 22:30:48 HP's EliteDisplay monitor, Evenflo essentials and more are discounted today
http://feeds.androidcentral.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/mFiWOOwshpg/thrifter-deal-daily-best

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



We found plenty of great deals today that include big discounts on the HP EliteDisplay monitor, Evenflo infant essentials, McCafe coffee and more!



View the rest of the deals

If you want to know about the deals as soon as they are happening, you'll want to follow Thrifter on Twitter, and sign up for the newsletter, because missing out on a great deal stinks!
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2018-09-29 19:29:43 3rd-generation Google Chromecast purchased at Best Buy weeks early
http://feeds.androidcentral.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/D9G0w5Vi2Xs/googles-working-new-chromecast-has-bluetooth-and-better-wi-fi

For better or worse, the design is staying exactly the same.

It's been a hot minute (read, 3 years) since Google updated the Chromecast, but a recent FCC filing made it seem a new model was coming. If a redditor who managed to buy one early is to be believed, not only do we have a good look at the new model, we also have a date for its public release — and a better idea of when the Google Pixel 3 event will be held.





Redditor /u/GroveStreetHomie says that they found this on the shelf at their local Best Buy, and when they went to buy it, the cashier couldn't ring it up, as the SKU had been held the system for an October 9th release date. Luckily for us all, since the new and old Chromecasts have the same price, the store staff apparently let them buy it under the current generation Chromecast's SKU. Upon getting it home, they gave us all a quick comparison of the 2nd and 3rd generation:

"It seems a little thicker."
"The top is no longer glossy and the Chrome logo has been ...
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2018-09-29 19:28:39 VPNSecure is currently 94% off
http://feeds.androidcentral.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/l-D8un1tWCE/keep-your-internet-browsing-encrypted-vpnsecure-now-91

Banking information. Mortgage payment history. Your important documents. Nearly all of your life is online these days, and, while convenient, that can be scary. There are many people out there looking to act maliciously, and we need to be sure that is in the back of our brains at all times. While you can't avoid using the internet (in most cases), you can ensure that it is a secure connection when you do use it.

VPNs have become more and more popular as the time passes because people want to make sure that the information they are transmitting is getting to the right places. VPNSecure is a great option, and right now you can score a sweet deal on a lifetime subscription to the service. With it you'll be able to connect up to five devices at the same time, use unlimited bandwidth and more.



Some of the key features include:

Allows you to bypass geolocation blocks on your favorite streaming networks
Encrypts your traffic so hackers can't access your data
Hides your location & IP ...
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2018-09-29 17:56:21 These are the best cases for travel with your PS4
http://feeds.androidcentral.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/7khgqcqSCw4/best-travel-case-playstation-4

Here are some cases to help keep your PS4 safe as you travel.

There are times where you absolutely have to hit the road with your PlayStation 4. When I need to move my PS4 from point A to point B, I use the USA Gear Case because of its flexibility and storage space.



Best bang for your buck

CTA Digital Case



If you're looking for a case for your PS4 but you don't want to break the bank, then you can't do much better than this carrying case by CTA Digital. The modest exterior design of this bag is good for those who don't want to advertise that they are hauling around a PS4. There is plenty of room inside to house your console, a couple of controllers, all the needed wires, and a handful of game discs.

$30 at Amazon

More protection

Hard travel case



If you want a solution that offers a bit more protection and you're willing to throw down a few extra bucks then you're probably going to want a hard case. This Case by co2CREA offers a comparable amount of storage as the previo...
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2018-09-29 16:22:44 10 years of Android: How the best mobile OS was made
http://feeds.androidcentral.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/TIEi5MYeIWI/10-years-android-how-best-mobile-os-was-made

You've come a long way, baby.

Step into the Wayback Machine and travel to October 2008, if you will.

I was with a small crowd of other folks at a Washington, D.C. T-Mobile store waiting in line to buy the T-Mobile G1. It was a phone that had a very limited release — in the U.S. only high-volume T-Mobile retail stores in areas with 3G deployments were selling them — and it was also a phone that wasn't even going to work once I got it home (blame that pesky T-Mobile 3G-only thing again). But I had to have it because it was a phone that was running this crazy new Linux-based OS from Andy Rubin and Google called Android.



A turbo-charged Sidekick?

By today's standards, the T-Mobile G1 was a dumpster fire. It featured a 3.2-inch plasticky-feeling capacitive display, a big chin with a weird clicky trackball that didn't act at all like the trackball every BlackBerry user was used to (and there were a lot of BlackBerry users back in 2008), a sliding horizontal qwerty keyboar...
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2018-09-29 13:11:17 Does the Samsung Wireless Charger Duo work with the iPhone?
http://feeds.androidcentral.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/IoS0mjLWlIg/does-samsung-wireless-charger-duo-work-iphone

Best answer: Yes, most modern iPhones support the same Qi charging standard as Samsung's Wireless Charger Duo. You'll be able to charge relatively quickly as well, reaching up to 7.5 watts.

Amazon: Samsung Wireless Charger Duo ($114)

Does my iPhone even have wireless charging?

If you've bought a new iPhone in the last couple of years, there's a good chance it has wireless charging. In fact, since Apple switched from metal to glass designs on the back of its phones, every new model has supported it — that means the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XS Max, and XR.

If you have an older iPhone, you can still technically get wireless charging working ... sort of. Some battery cases, like the Mophie Juice Pack Wireless for the iPhone 7, support Qi wireless charging for their internal battery, which in turn charges your iPhone through its Lightning port — though exactly how fast the case can charge will vary from product to product.

How well does the Wireless Charger Duo work?

New...
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2018-09-29 10:10:26 Google Store adds mail-in repair service for Pixel phones
http://feeds.androidcentral.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/hLX3OGnc4Tg/out-warranty-mail-repair-service-added-google-store

This is never a fun screen to wake up to, but it's especially painful at 5 AM.

A broken phone is a sad phone, and Google doesn't want to see any sad Pixels.

The customer support for Google Pixel phones is rivaled by few in the smartphone industry, especially in regards to when something with your phone goes wrong. The 24/7 chat and telephone support lines available for Google Pixel phones are a lifesaver — and I should know! My Google Pixel bricked itself at 5 AM the morning of my twin's wedding, and a quick chat and call with support had a replacement Pixel on the way home to my apartment before I even left the venue.

That was a warranty replacement, however. If I'd simply dropped my Pixel on the crushed granite driveway, Google Support wouldn't have been able to help me. If that happens today, though, Google Store's nifty new repair center would.



Google Support has had mail-in repair/replacement for Google Pixel phones since 2016, and today that program is expanding into...
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2018-09-29 05:53:11 SeatGeek adds support for saving tickets in Google Pay
http://feeds.androidcentral.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/tNWVY8lJbRo/google-pay

Here's what you should know about Google's big bet to take on Apple Pay.



Gone are the days of messing with Android Pay and Google Wallet. Instead, the home of all things mobile payments on Android now rests on the shoulders of Google Pay.

Google Pay first started rolling out to handsets in early 2018, and while there's still some work to be done, it's clear that Google is finally ready to take on Apple Pay with everything it's got.

From the latest news to all the important details, here's everything you should know about Google Pay!

The latest Google Play news
Everything you need to know
The latest Google Pay news

September 28, 2018 — SeatGeek adds support for saving tickets in Google Pay

When Google announced support for boarding passes and tickets earlier this year within Google Pay, Ticketmaster was the only event ticket-seller to jump on-board. Now, the second big name to join the fun is SeatGeek.



Just like with Ticketmaster, tickets you purchase via the SeatGeek a...
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