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Dogecoin Makes Up 62% of Robinhood’s Crypto Revenue

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Dogecoin Makes Up 62% of Robinhood’s Crypto Revenue

Continuing its transformation into a serious cryptocurrency, Dogecoin now accounts for 62% of Robinhood’s crypto revenue.

Robinhood issued its first quarterly report since going public, and the report shows the increased importance of crypto trading to the firm. According to CNBC, 52% of Robinhood’s transaction-based revenue came from crypto, reaching some $233 million. In comparison, crypto only accounted for $5 million in the year-ago quarter.

The report also shows the increased importance of Dogecoin. Two months ago, Dogecoin made up 34% of the company’s crypto revenue. The company’s quarterly report, however, revealed that Dogecoin now makes up 62%.

Given that Dogecoin began as a meme and a joke, Robinhood’s report is another indication of just how important the crypto has become.

Samsung Will Remove Ads From Its Stock Apps

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Samsung Will Remove Ads From Its Stock Apps

Samsung has finally decided to stop putting ads in its stock Android apps…something it should never have been doing in the first place.

Samsung is one of the biggest Android smartphone makers and is considered a high-end smartphone manufacturer that competes head-to-head with the likes of Apple. Despite that, and despite prices upwards of $1,000, Samsung seemed to think it was a good idea to include ads that were, as The Verge described, the“kind of ad that’s normally at the bottom of a crappy, overloaded website.”

It’s truly amazing that a company charging a premium for its devices would think bombarding its users with ads is an acceptable business model. Fortunately, Samsung has seen the light and informed The Verge it plans to stop.

“Samsung has made a decision to cease the advertisement on proprietary apps including Samsung Weather, Samsung Pay, and Samsung Theme,” the company said in a statement to The Verge. “The update will be ready by later this year.”

“Our priority is to deliver innovative mobile experiences for our consumers based on their needs and wants,” the company continued. “We value feedback from our users and continue our commitment to provide them with the best possible experience from our Galaxy products and services.”

It’s Back! Spectrum TV App Is on Roku

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It’s Back! Spectrum TV App Is on Roku

Good news for Spectrum and Roku customers, as the Spectrum TV app is once again on the streaming platform.

Spectrum’s TV app was pulled form Roku’s platform in December, a casualty of the kind of carriage disputes that are common in the streaming TV industry. Existing users could continuing using the app, but new users had no way of signing up or gaining access to it.

The two companies have come to an agreement, as the app is now once again on Roku.

“We’re delighted to share that you can now access the Spectrum TV app through your Roku device,” reads Roku’s announcement. “You can now stream Spectrum’s full lineup of live and on demand content by using your existing Charter broadband subscription or by signing up for an account through your Roku device.”

Google May Be Preparing a Foldable Pixel Phone

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Google May Be Preparing a Foldable Pixel Phone

Google’s Pixel lineup of smartphones has never been among the most popular, but a foldable model may be poised to change that.

Foldable phones are considered to be the next evolution of the smartphone. Smaller models can be carried discreetly much easier, and then unfold into a standard-sized smartphone. Large models, such as a current large smartphone, can be unfolded into a small tablet-sized device.

Samsung has been the leader in foldable smartphones — at least until now. Google is preparing to enter the market with its own foldable version of the Pixel, if rumors are to be believed.

The latest Android 12 beta makes reference to four Pixel models: Oriole, Raven, Passport and Slider. Oriole and Raven are the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, according to GizChina and BGR. The “Passport” model, however, is rumored to be a foldable pixel, eventually being named the Google Pixel Fold.

If the rumors are correct, a foldable Pixel may be just what Google needs to be a serious contender in the market.

Have Google Fi? Get $400 Off a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

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Have Google Fi? Get $400 Off a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Google Fi customers, both new and existing, can get $400 off a new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G.

Samsung has been firmly in the lead when it comes to flip phones. While the first generations had some issues, recent models have been winning high praise.

Google is giving Google Fi customers $400 off a Galaxy Z Flip3, a significant savings from its $999 price. The company outlined some of the details on its site:

Get up to $400 in savings plus $150 Samsung.com credit with the purchase and activation of a Samsung Z Flip 3 5G from fi.google.com. You will receive the $400 savings in Google Fi bill credit. New Fi customers must transfer (port-in) your number to Fi from your current carrier to be eligible. Users who pre-order and purchase a device by 8/26/21 will also receive $150 in Samsung.com credit if they register in the Shop Samsung app between 8/25/21 and 9/26/21. The Samsung.com credit is valid through 11/9/21.

Twitter Reverses Design Update After Reports of Headaches and Eye Strain

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Twitter Reverses Design Update After Reports of Headaches and Eye Strain

Twitter is reversing design changes after users reported eye strain and headaches as a result of the new look.

The social media platform rolled out a new font and updated look, but some users were immediately impacted by it — and not in a good way. Headaches and eye strain were reported among people with sensory sensitivities, astigmatism and dyslexia.

Twitter announced it was reversing the changes in an effort to alleviate the problem.

It remains to be seen if the rollback is permanent and will apply to all, or if the company will offer users a choice between the old and new look.

5G Fairphone 4 On the Horizon

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5G Fairphone 4 On the Horizon

A 5G-equipped Fairphone, the Fairphone 4, is on the horizon, marking the next generation of the sustainable smartphone.

The Fairphone aims to be a smartphone built with more sustainable and responsible parts and labor sourcing. The phone is designed to be easily serviced and repaired, unlike many of the top smartphones on the market.

According to Android Authority, a “Fairphone 4 5G” was recently certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. This would seem to indicate the phone is weeks, or possibly months, away. The filing also indicated the phone will run Android 11 and be powered by a Qualcomm processor.

The revelations is good news for fans of Fairphone and responsibly sourced technology.

HBO Max Will Revamp Smart TV Apps to Fix Issues

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HBO Max Will Revamp Smart TV Apps to Fix Issues

HBO Max is preparing to revamp its smart TV apps in a bid to fix issues that have plagued the platform.

HBO Max has quickly become a powerhouse in the streaming TV industry, but that hasn’t translated into a reliable experience for customers. The service has been plagued with issues, from glitchy playback controls to broken subtitles to sluggish performance.

According to Vulture, a WarnerMedia exec has said the problems are partly the result of rapid expansion, combined with adding an ad-supported tier. As any programmer will attest, adding a major new layer to any platform inevitably opens the door to new bugs and issues creeping in. Add in international expansion to 39 new markets, and the problem gets worse.

As Vulture points out, the biggest blame, however, lies with the origins of the app itself. Rather than being built from the ground up, HBO Max is essentially a reworked, heavily modified version of older HBO apps, such as HBO Go and HBO Now. The legacy code has contributed significantly to the existing problems.

The WarnerMedia exec said the company is looking to rectify these issues by rolling out a completely new app, one built from the ground up. It’s a safe bet that’s just what is needed to address the issues and ensure the user experience matches the platform’s impressive content offerings.

Lookout TikTok: Reddit Adds TikTok-Style Video Feed to iOS App

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Lookout TikTok: Reddit Adds TikTok-Style Video Feed to iOS App

Reddit has added a TikTok-style video feed its iOS app, the latest social media company to emulate the popular platform.

TikTok is one of the most popular and fastest-growing social media platforms, driven by its short, viral videos that have made stars and fortunes. Other platforms have sought to cash in on the trend, and Reddit is the latest to do so.

According to TechCrunch, Reddit has added a video feed button to its iOS app, just to the right of the search bar. While the company has been experimenting with this feature for some time, this marks an increased effort to make the feed much more prominent than it has been in the past. 

“Reddit’s mission is to bring community and belonging to everyone in the world, and subsequently, Reddit’s video team’s mission is to bring community through video,” a Reddit spokesperson told TechCrunch. “Over the course of the last year, our goal was to build a unified video player, and re-envision the player interface to match what users (new and old) expect when it comes to an in-app video player — especially commenting, viewing, engaging and discovering new content and communities through video.”

ITC Judge Finds Goole Infringed Sonos’ Patents in Preliminary Ruling

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ITC Judge Finds Goole Infringed Sonos’ Patents in Preliminary Ruling

A judge has dealt Google a major blow in a preliminary ruling, finding the company infringed Sonos’ patents.

The International Trade Commission (ITC) judge sided with Sonos, in a suit the company brought against Google over its smart speaker patents. Sonos accused Google of abusing the partnership between the two companies to steal its technology.

Sonos acknowledged this ruling was merely the opening salvo in what is sure to be a long battle. In a statement to The Verge, a Sonos spokesperson said the ruling “is only a first step in a lengthy battle,” but an “important milestone in the ongoing effort to defend Sonos’ technology against Google.”

Google is denying any wrongdoing, issuing its own statement to The Verge:

“We do not use Sonos’ technology, and we compete on the quality of our products and the merits of our ideas. We disagree with this preliminary ruling and will continue to make our case in the upcoming review process.”

Should the ITC uphold the ruling, Sonos is asking for a sales ban against Pixel phones, Chromecasts and Nest Hubs.

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