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  1. Android News

    Cellular service will be active in all NYC subway stations by January 9th

    New York City has been working to add cellular coverage to all of its subway stations for some time, but the city has finally announced that all stations will feature cellular service from AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon on January 9th.
  2. Android News

    Amazon is opening a 4,000 sq ft brick-and-mortar bookstore in New York

    Back in 2015, we learned that Amazon wanted to start opening up brick-and-mortar bookstores around the country. These are already operational in cities like Seattle, Portland and San Diego, and now it's been announced they're going to open another one up in New York.
  3. Android News

    You can now pay for parking with your phone in New York City

    It was promised that citizens of New York City would be able to pay for parking with their phones before the end of 2016. Many thought this wasn't going to happen in time, but it has just been announced that the technology has begun to roll out, and they hope to upgrade all 85,000 Muni-Meter...
  4. Android News

    MKBHD's video tour of Google's Popup Store in NYC

    We've shared a photo tour of the Google Popup Store in New York when it first opened, but thanks to MKBHD, we now have a proper video out of the space. While the popup store is intended to show off Google's new product lineup, the store itself is jam packed with cool tech to enhance the overall...
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    Help A file extension: (.scke) ??

    Hello dear android friends.. I used a spying app on my Samsung galaxy S3 and recorded few videos, these files are encrypted and has an extension which is (.scke),, I tried many ways to decry these files so they could be opened again with using the spying app which made them,,It was all hopeless...
  6. Android News

    MTA asks that you not use or charge the Galaxy Note 7 on NYC trains or buses

    New York's MTA now agrees with the FAA's decision, and is currently advising their passengers not to use or charge the Galaxy Note 7 when they're on its vehicles.
  7. Android News

    The governor of New York is banning sex offenders from playing Pokemon Go

    After a report saying there are dozens of Pokestops and Pokemon Gyms about a half a block from sex offenders in New York, the governor has made some new laws. Governor Cuomo has banned any registered sex offender from playing not only Pokemon Go, but also any other similar AR games.
  8. Android News

    NYC will be adding 1,025 subway cars with WiFi and USB ports

    The Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York has announced a $27 billion plan which calls for adding 1,025 new subway cars by the year 2020. While the subway system is partially covered by the major service providers, the new subway cars will also be equipped with WiFi and USB...
  9. Android News

    New York's train ticket mobile app to roll out ahead of schedule

    All those using the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad in New York will be able to use their Android phone to purchase train tickets by August 22. Surprisingly, the New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority is actually rolling out its app ahead of schedule. Sometime in 2017...
  10. Android News

    Uber opens up its delivery service API for anyone to use

    The UberRush API can now be used by any company and developer that wants to integrate a courier service into their app or business. This is a big step for the company, but it is still limited to San Francisco, Chicago and New York.
  11. Android News

    A law from 45 years ago is stopping self-driving cars from happening in New York

    A New York law from 1971 requires that at least one hand be on the steering wheel at all times while driving. New York Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Joseph Robach is trying to change said law, but he's being met with some resistance from law makers who feel the technology isn't quite...
  12. Android News

    Lawmakers want to test your smartphone for activity if you're involved in a car accident

    Estimates say that distracted accidents (like those caused by texting and driving) are up 8% in 2015 and lawmakers want to punish those who do just like they punish those who drink and drive. Except instead of a breathalyzer, they want to use what they're calling a Textalyzer. This tool would...
  13. Android News

    Samsung's New York building opens tonight, but won't sell you anything

    Samsung has been working on what some is calling a retail store in New York. The building opens tonight, but Samsung won't be selling any products there. Instead, it will just be used(at least for now) as a place for people to come in and look at Samsung products of the past and present...
  14. Android News

    Google is Subleasing Their Recently Renovated Spot in SoHo New York

    Google has given up on plans to open its first ever physical retail store in New York City, according to a report today from Crain's New York Business. The Greene Street store was to sell Chromebooks, Nexus phones and tablets, and other products the company offers through its online Play Store.