Tag:

Android

White Plains, NY
News
All-New NY Mobile ID Off To Great Start With Tens Of Thousands Of Users: 'Key Step' All-New NY Mobile ID Off To Great Start With Tens Of Thousands Of Users: 'Key Step'
All-New NY Mobile ID Off To Great Start With Tens Of Thousands Of Users: 'Key Step' Tens of thousands of New Yorkers are embracing the future by using a digital version of their state-issued driver's license or identification on their smartphones, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.  Hochul just revealed that over 100,000 New York residents have finished their enrollment for a New York Mobile ID on their phones.  Earlier Report - Brand-New Mobile ID Launches In NY, Promises 'Convenience, Security' The voluntary product, available for iOS and Android, was designed for "convenience and security" and can be downloaded by anyone with a valid, New York state-issued dri…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
Google Settles $700M Multi-State Lawsuit For Limiting Android App Sales Competition Google Settles $700M Multi-State Lawsuit For Limiting Android App Sales Competition
Google Settles $700M Multi-State Lawsuit For Limiting Android App Sales Competition Google has agreed to pay $630 million fo consumers for encouraging anti-competitive practices in the Google Play Store sale of its Android apps, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced. New Jersey and a coalition of 52 attorneys general sued Google in 2021, alleging that Google unlawfully monopolized the Android app distribution and in-app payment processing markets.  The states’ complaint highlighted several allegedly anticompetitive practices, including Google’s use of restrictive contracts to stifle the growth of competing app stores on Android devices, paying …

SHARE

by Jon Craig
Greenwich, CT
Business
Classic BlackBerry Devices Stop Working Normally Classic BlackBerry Devices Stop Working Normally
Classic BlackBerry Devices Stop Working Normally Old school BlackBerry phones have officially become bricks for some users. Legacy services for BlackBerry devices ceased this week on Tuesday, Jan. 4 as the company ceased normal services for some classic devices. According to the company, any device running classic BlackBerry software “will no longer reliably function, including for data, phone calls, SMS and 9-1-1 functionality.” BlackBerry 7.1 OS and earlier, BlackBerry 10 software, and BlackBerry Playbook OS 2.1 and earlier will all be affected. However, the company noted, its Android-based smartphones, however, "will continue to fu…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Rivertowns, NY
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Android Glitch That Could Block 9-1-1 Calls From Going Through Alert Issued For Android Glitch That Could Block 9-1-1 Calls From Going Through
Alert Issued For Android Glitch That Could Block 9-1-1 Calls From Going Through An urgent alert has been issued regarding Android phones that could cause devices to “freeze” when making an emergency call. The glitch apparently causes Android phones to lock up when attempting to make a 9-1-1 call as the device attempts to share location with emergency service officials, rather than connecting with police or other agency. According to officials,  “unintended interaction” between Microsoft Teams and the Android operating system renders cell phones unable to place outgoing calls to 911. Any Android user who has Microsoft Teams installed on their …

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Bridgeport, CT
Lifestyle
Start Your Fitness Resolutions Early With The Jillian Michaels Fitness App, On Sale Start Your Fitness Resolutions Early With The Jillian Michaels Fitness App, On Sale
Start Your Fitness Resolutions Early With The Jillian Michaels Fitness App, On Sale Every year, getting into shape tops the list of new year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, fitness-related goals are also the most commonly broken resolutions. It’s estimated that around 60% of gym memberships started in January never get put to use. With state-mandated closures of gyms and other fitness facilities due to COIVD-19, this year has made it harder for people to get in shape. Make the most of your time and enjoy getting in shape in your own home. Led by global celebrity fitness expert, Jillian Michaels, choose from over 800 different workouts. This isn’t just your average workout ap…

SHARE

by Daily Voice Shop
Fairfield, CT
News
COVID-19: Here's How To Download New CT App Alerting Users If Infected Person Is Near COVID-19: Here's How To Download New CT App Alerting Users If Infected Person Is Near
Covid-19: Here's How To Download New CT App Alerting Users If Infected Person Is Near A new mobile app will notify Connecticut residents when they have been within six feet of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. The COVID Alert CT app is available for both Apple and Android devices and notifies residents if they have been potentially infected without sharing any personal data.  Earlier report - COVID-19: Connecticut App Alerts Users If Infected Person Is Near If an app user contracts COVID-19, a contract tracer will ask if they are willing to share the "close contact" codes their app has accrued during their day-to-day interactions via Bluetooth.&nbs…

SHARE

by Christina Coulter
Hartford, CT
News
COVID-19: Connecticut App Alerts Users If Infected Person Is Near COVID-19: Connecticut App Alerts Users If Infected Person Is Near
Covid-19: Connecticut App Alerts Users If Infected Person Is Near To help stop the spread of COVID-19, Connecticut is encouraging residents to download a new app that will alert them if they have come in contact with someone infected with the virus. The contact-tracing app, COVID Alert CT, is state-run and was launched on Thursday, Nov. 12. The free app is available to Android as well as Apple users. Gov. Ned Lamont said that the app does not share personal data and that it is not a replacement for the state’s contract tracing system - it's a supplement.  “We’re making every effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Connecticut,” Lamont said in a s…

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
Bridgeport, CT
Lifestyle
Trouble Falling Asleep? Try Restflix, The Netflix For Sleep Trouble Falling Asleep? Try Restflix, The Netflix For Sleep
Trouble Falling Asleep? Try Restflix, The Netflix For Sleep "Sleep? Never heard of it." Not everyone can fall asleep at the drop of a hat. If you're among those in the toss-and-turn category, then we have a solution for you. Great for people who've been struggling with slumber for years or newcomers who can thank 2020 for the gift, the Restflix Restful Sleep Streaming Service is designed to make rest come easy. All you need is a smartphone, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Roku, or Android device to make it work, and you'll be catching Zs in no time. Restflix comes with 20+ live channels that provide soothing sounds, bedtime stories, peaceful and serene natur…

SHARE

by Daily Voice Shop
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Did You Get One? Mysterious 'Ghost' Text Messages Confuse Thousands Did You Get One? Mysterious 'Ghost' Text Messages Confuse Thousands
Did You Get One? Mysterious 'Ghost' Text Messages Confuse Thousands Thousands of people were left in bewilderment after receiving waves of mysterious text messages dating back months ago. The “ghost messages” were sent to both iPhone and Android users this week, and reportedly were prevalent among all major cellular carriers. In total, approximately 168,000 messages were sent due to an “internal maintenance cycle,” according to CNN. According to The Verge, many of those messages were originally sent on or around Valentine’s Day 2019 but were never received at the time. The glitch was reportedly the fault of a third-party vendor. Syniverse, which pro…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Fort Lee, NJ
Police & Fire
Google Maps Warn Of Speed Traps: Right Or Wrong? Google Maps Warn Of Speed Traps: Right Or Wrong?
Google Maps Warn Of Speed Traps: Right Or Wrong? Police nationwide are concerned that a Google Maps feature that shows their real-time locations around the world could end up seriously injuring or killing civilians – or them. Last week, iOS users got the ability to report crashes, traffic slowdowns and speed traps across the country, a crowd-sourcing tool that a much smaller number of Android users have had since last year. Police argue that the global update, which competes with Google-owned Waze, could keep or put more drunk or drugged drivers on the road. “Revealing the location of checkpoints puts those drivers, their passengers, and…

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Bergenfield, NJ
Business
Dumont Mom Opens Salon So Kids Won't Be Terrified Of Haircuts Dumont Mom Opens Salon So Kids Won't Be Terrified Of Haircuts
Dumont Mom Opens Salon So Kids Won't Be Terrified Of Haircuts Having raised kids of her own, Dumont native Jennifer Pirot knows the anxiety associated with haircuts. That's why later this month she will open an interactive salon for youth on Route 17 in Mahwah. Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids will be the first of its kind in the area, with a focus on including children with special needs or sensory problems. “Little ones can be terrified by the haircut experience – the loud buzz of clippers, the confinement in a chair, the orders from a stranger to sit still," Pirot said. "Cookie Cutters has designed its approach to put children at ease. …

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine