Samsung Galaxy S9 gets another Android 10 beta with more bug fixes &#8211; GSMArena.com news &#8211; GSMArena.com

Last week Samsung released the fourth Android 10 beta for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ which squashed a few bugs and bumped up the Android security patch level on the two smartphones to January 1, 2020. Now the Korean phone maker has released one more beta build for the S9 pair with bug fixes, and it appears that a stable build will be rolled out soon.

The builds for the S9 and S9+, sporting version numbers G960FXXU7ZSLC and G965FXXU7ZSLC, respectively, weigh around 140MB in size and are currently seeding in India and the UK. But the rollout should expand to other regions soon.

If you are enrolled in the beta program, you can download the latest Android 10 beta on your S9/S9+ by heading to the Settings > Software update menu.

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Deals: Woot Discounts Refurbished Apple Watch Series 3, iPhone 11, and MacBook Models – MacRumors

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September 28, 2020

Apple’s iPhone 12 Event Could Happen on October 13 Based on Rumors From Mobile Operators

Wednesday September 23, 2020 11:51 am PDT by Juli Clover

Apple’s upcoming iPhone-centric event could perhaps be held on Tuesday, October 13, according to information shared with MacRumors by an employee at a UK cellular carrier.
There’s no way for us to confirm the dates at this point in time nor are we sure on the credibility of the source, but even without a rumor, Tuesday, October 13 is a good guess based on Apple’s historic launch timelines, …

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SHA warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at Yorkton and Regina businesses – Regina Leader-Post

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September 28, 2020

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning the public that a person visited two Yorkton businesses and two Regina businesses while they were likely infectious with COVID-19.

The individual visited a Yorkton Walmart four times over the course of eight days and a Giant Tiger once. They also visited a Regina Walmart and Safeway. The dates and times of the visits are listed below.

Yorkton:

Walmart, 240 Hamilton Rd.

• Sept. 14, 2020, from 9:10 to 10:30 a.m.

• Sept .16, 2020, from 9:10 to 9:40 a.m.

• Sept. 18, 2020, from 9:10 to 9:50 a.m.

• Sept. 22, 2020, from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.

Giant Tiger, #30 – 146 Broadway St. E.

• Sept. 17, 2020, from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.

Regina:

Walmart, 2150 Prince of Wales Drive

• Sept. 19, 2020, from 2 to 2:30 p.m.

Safeway, 2931 13th Ave.

• Sept 24, 2020, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Public Health officials are advising individuals who were at these locations on the specified dates during the specified times to self-monitor for 14 days, and if they have had or develop symptoms of COVID-19, immediately self-isolate and call HealthLine 811 to arrange for testing. The SHA notes that individuals may develop symptoms from two to 14 days following exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.

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Epic Games continues fight against Apple, urges iPhone-maker to restore Fortnite on App Store – Economic Times

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September 28, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO: Epic Games will strive anew Monday to convince a judge that its hit title Fortnite should be restored to Apple’s App Store, despite sidestepping the tech titan’s standard commission on transactions.

Apple does not allow users of its popular devices to download apps from anywhere but its App Store, and Epic is challenging its practice of taking a 30 percent cut of money spent on the apps by users.

The clash comes as Apple puts priority on selling digital content and subscription services to the one billion-plus people around the world using devices powered by its iOS mobile operating software.

The commission dispute has also become a rallying cry for app makers who believe Apple’s App Store policies are monopolistic.

Major app developers including Epic and streaming music giant Spotify recently formed a coalition to press for new terms with the major online marketplaces operated by Apple and Google.

Google runs a Play Store for apps tailored for devices powered by its Android software and also takes a commission, but people are free to get apps from other online venues.

The new Coalition for App Fairness advocacy group said it will seek legal and regulatory changes for the app stores which serve as gatekeepers for much of the mobile software distributed to smartphone users.

The move comes amid rising criticism of the fees and terms imposed by the app stores, and legal challenges by both Epic and Spotify to Apple’s commission for online subscriptions.

A hearing slated for Monday before a federal judge in California will focus on whether Apple should be compelled to put Fortnite back in the App Store while an overarching lawsuit plays out.

Apple pulled Fortnite from its online mobile apps marketplace on August 13 after Epic released an update that dodges revenue sharing with the iPhone maker.

The judge in the case previously rejected an emergency injunction request by Epic, saying Fortnite’s eviction by Apple was a “self-inflicted wound.”

But Epic did not back down from its fight against Apple, accusing the tech giant of being “a monopolist.”

Due to the legal row, Fortnite fans using iPhones or other Apple devices no longer have access to the latest game updates, including the new season released at the end of August.

Stay Fit! Apple Watch Series 6 Wins Over Health Freaks With Oxygen Monitor, ECG & Fitness T…

All Health Metrics At One Place

At its much-awaited September event, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 6, sequel to Watch Series 5, which keeps a track of all your fitness parameters at one place. It comes with various features such as ECG, fitness tracker and can also monitor the blood oxygen levels of the users.

What’s more? Given the Covid outbreak, the company has also partnered with various health organisations to see how blood oxygen level and heart rate can help users stay healthy.

The ability of the Apple Watch to monitor blood oxygen seeks to beat a similar feature already available on watches from rival Fitbit Inc, which Alphabet Inc’s Google is buying for $2.1 billion.

With all the health metrics available at one place, here’s why Apple Watch Series 6 can give a tough competition to Fitbit and emerge as the go-to gadget for all fitness enthusiasts.