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  1. Android News

    Germany bans smartwatches for children

    Germany has banned smartwatches designed to be worn by children primarily over privacy concerns.
  2. Android News

    Google Home now available in Germany

    Google Home is now available for purchase in Germany. The device is listed on Google's online store in the country, carrying a 149 Euro price tag.
  3. Android News

    France and Germany cracking down on tech companies for unpaid taxes

    The governments of France and Germany are planning to crack down on US tech firms like Apple and Google in an attempt to get them to pay their taxes.
  4. Android News

    Google Home will launch in Germany next month

    Google Home and Google Assistant will launch in Germany on August 8th. It'll cost 149 euro in the country.
  5. Android News

    Google WiFi launches in France and Germany

    Folks in France and Germany can now buy Google WiFi. These mesh routers allow you to spread strong WiFi signal to every corner of your home.
  6. Android News

    Google Home is coming to Canada, Australia, France, Germany, and Japan later this year

    Today, it was announced that Google Home will be launching in 5 new countries later this year. These new countries that were announced include Canada, Australia, France, Germany, and Japan.
  7. Android News

    The Sony Xperia XZ Premium will launch in Germany on June 1st

    O2 Germany has announced that the Sony Xperia XZ Premium will begin shipping on June 1st, and there's a possibility of the same date for Amazon UK.
  8. Android News

    Bixby to be released in Germany in Q4 2017

    According to German help documents for the Samsung Galaxy S8, Bixby is due to arrive in Germany in Q4 2017. It's possible the new assistant service won't launch in the region until the Galaxy Note 8 is debuted later this year, though that's only speculation at this point.
  9. Android News

    You can now pre-order the Galaxy S8 in select European countries

    Various third-party retailers across Europe have started to accept pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 an S8 Plus. Those in Germany can pre-order the device for €799, while Amazon Italy is offering the S8 for €829. The device is expected to release on April 28th.
  10. Android News

    You can now pre-order the BlackBerry KEYone in Germany for €599

    Want to be among the first to get your hands on the new BlackBerry KEYone? You can now pre-order the phone in Germany for €599 from Media Markt. The disappointing news is that you'll have to wait until May 5 before you get your device.
  11. Android News

    Samsung halted Nougat update in Germany

    A new report from Germany says Samsung has halted the Nougat rollout there.
  12. Android News

    Alexa Voice Service now available in UK and Germany

    Today Amazon has announced that Alexa Voice Service is now expanding into the UK and Germany for developers to create devices using Alexa voice integration.
  13. Android News

    Android Nougat comes to the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge for Vodafone subscribers

    Android Nougat is now available to download for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge for Vodafone subscribers in Germany. This will allow you to side-load the latest software onto your devices.
  14. Android News

    Motorola announces the Moto Z family is getting their Nougat update in Germany

    If you purchased a Moto Z series device in Germany then you can look forward to a new update rolling out soon. We've seen this Nougat update hit other European countries already, but this is the first sign that is has landed in Germany.
  15. Android News

    Facebook begins testing its fake news filtering in Germany

    Facebook has confirmed it will begin testing its fake news filtering tools in Germany "in the coming weeks". The tools will be launched in time for the country's upcoming election and could provide a great way for Facebook to determine how useful these tools will become.
  16. Android News

    WelectGO lets you earn a free train or bus ticket in Germany

    A new application has appeared in Germany by the name of WelectGO which allows users to watch videos and earn money for a free bus or train ticket. However, the app is only available in Germany but may expand in the future.
  17. Android News

    This is how much the Pixel and Pixel XL phones costs around the world

    Google is launching the Pixel in a number of countries. Someone on Reddit has gathered up the pricing and this is how things are looking. . . U.S. Pixel 32GB = $649 Pixel 128GB = $749 Pixel XL 32GB = $769 Pixel XL 128GB = $869 Germany Pixel 32GB = 759€ Pixel 128GB = 869€ Pixel XL 32GB = 899€...
  18. Android News

    Germany orders Facebook to stop collecting WhatsApp data

    Facebook purchased WhatsApp back in 2014 in a deal worth $19 billion dollars. Today, a Germany privacy commissioner has ordered the company to stop collecting WhatsApp data and delete all information it has already collected. Commissioner Johannes Caspar says the social behemoth has not...
  19. Android News

    Amazon Echo and Dot will launch in UK and Germany this month

    Amazon has confirmed that they are bringing their first 2 dedicated Alexa devices to Germany and the UK. Those would be the Amazon Echo and Amazon Echo Dot. The devices allow you to use your voice to issue commands for controlling smart homes, checking the news and weather, ordering products...
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    The SecuTablet is a $2,380 tablet from Samsung and BlackBerry that aims to be spy-proof

    BlackBerry has just announced they have partnered with Samsung to supply "spy-proof" tablets to the German government. The tablet combines BlackBerry's focus on security, as well as their corporate software, with Samsung's Knox security platform to help secure it even more.
  21. Android News

    A German website lists the ZTE Axon 7 Mini for €299

    ZTE has made a big splash with its affordable, yet powerful, Axon 7 over the last few weeks. So it's surprising that the company never officially announced its miniature variant (although we could see something at IFA). The website listing doesn't show specs, but rumors point to the ZTE Axon 7...
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    Sony teases phones, accessories, VR, and more for IFA

    Sony has a lot to show for IFA, it seems. The company has sent invites to their press briefing, and the invite shows a diverse group of Sony products which is a sign that we should expect them to talk about a lot of different things at the show.
  23. Android News

    Samsung's IFA announcement will take place August 31st

    It was previously suggested that Samsung would hold a September 1st event to unveil the Gear S3 smartwatch, but the company has posted an updated invitation that shows an August 31st date in Berlin. We also get confirmation that the announcement will be live streamed.
  24. Android News

    Samsung might launch Gear S3 and Galaxy Tab S3 at IFA

    With the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 launch being pushed forward, Samsung will have other plans for IFA 2016. The company is rumored to be launching both the Samsung Gear S3 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3. The Gear S3 is said to look more like a traditional smartwatch than any other in the series.
  25. Android News

    Germany will require black boxes in self-driving cars

    Reuters reports that Germany will plan to issue a requirement for self-driving cars. The cars will have to be equipped with "black boxes," which are electronic data devices which hold information about what's happening with the car. The black box would have to be able to record when the car...