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Facebook says it is considering various "potential proposals." What you need to know Facebook has threatened to block news content from its platform in Canada over a legislation that would require the social networking giant to pay publishers for news. Facebook had pulled all news content from its app and website in Australia last month over a similar bill. The social networking giant says the proposed law breaks the premise of how a free and open internet works. Last month, Facebook pulled all news content from its platform in Australia over the country's News Media Bargaining Code, which requires tech giants such as Google and Facebook to pay publishers for news content. Just a few days later, however, the social networking giant lifted the ban following negotiations with the Australian government. Facebook, which owns some of the best Android messaging apps out there, has now threatened to do the same in Canada, where a similar legislation is in the works

Chatting with the AC forums. Even (or perhaps especially) for the most tech-savvy, switching phone ecosystems and operating systems can be a huge endeavor, which is why most of us just don't. Well, it's one of the reasons, of course. Many of us reading this site (and some of us writing for it) did make the big change, though, switching from iOS to Android , and have come to love our new green home. It can be even more gratifying when we're successful at convincing a friend or family member to make the switch and seeing their eyes light up at all of the possibilities with just how flexible Android is and all of the best Android phones that they now can choose from. With this in mind, we were delighted to see a thread about just this topic recently on the AC forums... Evilguppy 03-04-2021 04:19 PM “ Finally!!! My man had been on Apple ecosystem for years. As we moved away from the city and to areas with no WiFi, Apple products were frankly getting frustrating

Your first look at the future of Android. Android 11 was an update that was greater than the sum of its parts. Smaller features like chat bubbles, conversation notifications, and a built-in screen recorder don't sound all that impressive on their own. Combined into one seamless package, however, Android 11 was a pretty great update for Google's mobile OS. Looking ahead at Android 12, we're expecting another year of greatness. Android 12 has officially arrived in the form of a developer preview, giving us a very early look at where Google is headed for the next generation of its mobile OS. And, as you'd expect, there's a lot to talk about. From the latest features, design changes, availability, and more, here's every single thing you need to know about Android 12! Android 12: Developer preview Release date Interface Privacy Notifications Miscellaneous Rumored features Android 12 Developer preview Google released the first developer prev

You can now buy Ubiquiti's latest products in India. What you need to know Ubiquiti has kicked off sales of the UniFi Dream Machine (UDM) Pro in India. The UDM Pro has considerable upgrades over the regular version, and it works as a network video recorder (NVR) thanks to a hard drive bay. Ubiquiti's Wi-Fi 6 access points are also available in India. When I reviewed the UniFi Dream Machine (UDM) back in 2019, I called it one of the best consumer routers available in the market. Ubiquiti followed it up with the Alien router , which is a standout option if you want to switch to Wi-Fi 6. A year ago, the company introduced the UniFi Dream Machine Pro, a rack-mountable version of UDM with beefier hardware and exciting new features. The UDM Pro comes with an 8-port switch with Gigabit ports, 10GbE SFP+ connectivity, integrated network video recorder via UniFi Protect, and you get a drive bay that lets you directly record and store footage from Ubiquiti's security cam

If you like what Mint Mobile has to offer but aren't sure about Mint Mobile coverage, there are a few things you can do before signing up. First, you'll need to make sure that your phone is fully compatible with T-Mobile since Mint Mobile uses this network exclusively. Next, make sure to check Mint's coverage map before switching, but keep in mind that there's a seven-day money-back guarantee window if things don't work out as expected. Does my device get Mint Mobile coverage? Most modern unlocked phones support the majority of T-Mobile's network and thereby Mint's, but if you're shopping for something new then these are some of the best phones to use with Mint Mobile . It's worth noting that some older devices might not support Band 71, which uses a 600MHz spectrum to deliver long-range coverage to fill in the gaps between towers. If your phone doesn't support this band, you'll drop down to 3G a lot more often. You can find out wh

If you're sticking with the Google Pixel 4 this year instead of upgrading to the Pixel 5 , Nomad is giving you the chance to save on some protection for it to aid its longevity. The maker of fine tech accessories is offering Android Central readers 50% off regular prices on its cases for Pixel 4 series phones for a limited time only. All you have to do is use code ANDROIDCENTRAL during checkout at its site. That code drops cases as low as $20, though it expires this weekend so you don't have long to make the most of it. There are a few different options on sale, including rugged leather cases for both Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, as well as cases compatible with Moment lenses to improve your mobile photography game. Nomad cases use premium Horween Leather that ages into a unique patina over time and each case is built with drop protection in mind. In fact, Nomad's Rugged Case is designed to protect against drops up to 6 feet thanks to a high-grade polycarbonate body a

The trade commission will not take the case to the Supreme Court. What you need to know The FTC has ended its antitrust lawsuit against Qualcomm after four years. The trade body won the initial ruling in 2019, but U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the verdict and sided with Qualcomm. The lawsuit was scheduled to make its way to the Supreme Court, but the FTC has announced that it will not do so. The FTC's four-year antitrust lawsuit against Qualcomm has come to an end. To recount the events, the FTC initially filed the case back in 2017 alleging that Qualcomm engaged in "anti-competitive supply and licensing terms" that "strangled competition" in the LTE modem segment, with Intel and Samsung backing the trade body's efforts. Qualcomm's licensing model includes charging a royalty based on the device's overall cost, and with the best Android phones starting at well over $1,000, the FTC wanted the vendor to change its licensing