Fortnite Mobile For Android May Need To Be Installed Through APK Instead Of Google Play Store

According to reports, the creators of Fortnite may be planning to bypass the Google Play Store and offer the game for download without it.

Hidden details were discovered on an Epic Games’ mobile web page with instructions how to install the game on your device through a browser outside of the Play Store.

It has been reported that Fortnite earns $2 million a day through Apple’s App Store, although Apple takes 30 percent due to its closed ecosystem. Because Android is open sourced, the creators may have decided to bypass giving Google their 30 percent of the sales by offering Fortnite outside of the Play Store. That’s potentially six hundred thousand dollars saved every day!

Its surprising that Epic hasn’t approached Google regarding a lower percentage in return for not bypassing the Play Store, although there is still time for such an agreement. Fornite for Androidis expected to be released late September following a 30 day exclusivity deal with Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9.

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Samsung Display has announced a flexible OLED panel with a transparent plastic cover that emulates the properties of glass. By using plastic instead of glass, this screen is not only flexible but has also proven rugged enough to be certified for its durability. Samsung is describing the new panel as unbreakable with reports stating that it has withstood military standard tests featuring 26 consecutive drops from nearly 4' high as well as extreme temperatures as high as 159.8°F and as low as -25.6°F.

// via Instagram Samsung Display has announced a flexible OLED panel with a transparent plastic cover that emulates the properties of glass. By using plastic instead of glass, this screen is not only flexible but has also proven rugged enough to be certified for its durability. Samsung is describing the new panel as unbreakable with reports stating that it has withstood military standard tests featuring 26 consecutive drops from nearly 4' high as well as extreme temperatures as high as 159.8°F and as low as -25.6°F.

Fortnite Android Release May Happen Soon After Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 Exclusivity Deal

According to sources, Samsung has worked out an deal with the creators of Fortnite, which will see the immensely popular game as an exclusive Android launch title for the Galaxy Note 9. This exclusivity agreement could last up to 30 days, after which the game will become available to other Android devices.

Sources say that there will be a promotion tied to pre-orders of the Galaxy Note 9. When pre-ordered, customers will get $100 – $150 of V-Bucks to use in the game. V-Bucks is Fortnite’s in-game currency used to buy items for your character.

The Note 9 has a launch date of August 9th with an expected pre-order date of the 14th. The phone is also expected to launch on the 24th of August which would ultimately mean that Fornite could be available to other Android devices by the end of September.

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There have been numerous reports that the newly released MacBook Pros run hot. They run so hot, in fact, that the powerful 8th Gen Intel Core processors inside them are throttled down to below their base speed. Apple has officially acknowledged that thermal throttling is a real issue caused by a bug, and is providing a software update designed to address it. Apple claims that they discovered the issue after further testing in the wake of YouTube video. The bug affects every size of the 2018 MacBook Pro and all Intel processor configurations. Apple is releasing the software fix later today.

// via Instagram There have been numerous reports that the newly released MacBook Pros run hot. They run so hot, in fact, that the powerful 8th Gen Intel Core processors inside them are throttled down to below their base speed. Apple has officially acknowledged that thermal throttling is a real issue caused by a bug, and is providing a software update designed to address it. Apple claims that they discovered the issue after further testing in the wake of YouTube video. The bug affects every size of the 2018 MacBook Pro and all Intel processor configurations. Apple is releasing the software fix later today.

Today Sony announced its all-new smartphone camera sensor that features the highest megapixel count combined with the smallest pixel size seen to-date. The Sony IMX586 is an impressive 48MP sensor which the company says is supposed to allow DSR-like performance on smartphones. Sample units are expected to be available to manufacturers in September with handsets likely to start making use of it at some point in 2019.

// via Instagram Today Sony announced its all-new smartphone camera sensor that features the highest megapixel count combined with the smallest pixel size seen to-date. The Sony IMX586 is an impressive 48MP sensor which the company says is supposed to allow DSR-like performance on smartphones. Sample units are expected to be available to manufacturers in September with handsets likely to start making use of it at some point in 2019.

According to leaks, Samsung will be releasing their own dual charging solution. The Samsung Wireless Charger Duo will fast charge two phones or a phone and the new Galaxy Watch. The device is expected to be launched with the Note 9 and Gear Watch on August 9th, ahead of Apple's Airpower mat.

// via Instagram According to leaks, Samsung will be releasing their own dual charging solution. The Samsung Wireless Charger Duo will fast charge two phones or a phone and the new Galaxy Watch. The device is expected to be launched with the Note 9 and Gear Watch on August 9th, ahead of Apple's Airpower mat.

Corning announced the newest version of its Gorilla Glass today. Gorilla Glass 6 is the strongest iteration of the material to date, and is less likely to break from drops than previous versions. The company says that the new glass was engineered to survive drops from greater heights, as well as more drops over time. Corning didn't mention improved scratch resistance, nor confirmed any devices using the new glass technology. Although if history is any indication, you can expect it to be all over the place soon enough.

// via Instagram Corning announced the newest version of its Gorilla Glass today. Gorilla Glass 6 is the strongest iteration of the material to date, and is less likely to break from drops than previous versions. The company says that the new glass was engineered to survive drops from greater heights, as well as more drops over time. Corning didn't mention improved scratch resistance, nor confirmed any devices using the new glass technology. Although if history is any indication, you can expect it to be all over the place soon enough.

According to new reports, Samsung may launch a foldable screen smartphone could launch in early 2019. The foldable screen smartphone is codenamed “Winner,” and is rumored to feature a 7" screen that “can be folded in half, like a wallet.” When folded, the device would have a small display bar on the front and cameras in the back. These reports state that the device would likely cost at least $1500.

// via Instagram According to new reports, Samsung may launch a foldable screen smartphone could launch in early 2019. The foldable screen smartphone is codenamed “Winner,” and is rumored to feature a 7" screen that “can be folded in half, like a wallet.” When folded, the device would have a small display bar on the front and cameras in the back. These reports state that the device would likely cost at least $1500.

Google Aware of Pixel 2 Camera Fatal Error

According to some Pixel 2 users, there is a problem causing apps to crash with a ‘Fatal Error’ message when attempting to access the rear camera, rendering it entirely inoperable.

While thankfully this is a rare issue, it seems to be affecting more and more Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL handsets since release day with user complaints gaining momentum.

 Google has publicly acknowledged the problem and announced that a solution is finally in the works.

No indication on when the official fix will arrive, although some users have reported that their cameras functionality has return after toggling their phone;s Bluetooth on and off.

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According to a leaked promotional ad, Samsung's next Note could be sold in a shade of purple or blue that includes a gold S Pen. Normally, Samsung makes Galaxy Note phones and their styluses the same color although, this leak could have provided an inside look at a two-tone finish that could bring a splash of excitement to what may be an otherwise predictable product iteration. Samsung is holding a launch even for the Galaxy Note 9 in New York City on August 9.

// via Instagram According to a leaked promotional ad, Samsung's next Note could be sold in a shade of purple or blue that includes a gold S Pen. Normally, Samsung makes Galaxy Note phones and their styluses the same color although, this leak could have provided an inside look at a two-tone finish that could bring a splash of excitement to what may be an otherwise predictable product iteration. Samsung is holding a launch even for the Galaxy Note 9 in New York City on August 9.

According to reports, ZTE has now signed a $400 million escrow agreement with the U.S. Commerce Department to lift a ban and once again conduct business in the United States. Due to the ZTE violating an agreement made last year, the company shut down most operations while it fought to lift the ban and paid over a billion dollars in fines plus replaced its entire senior leadership. If ZTE breaks the new agreement at any point during the next 10 years, the $400 million escrow automatically goes to the U.S. government, and the import ban goes back into effect.

// via Instagram According to reports, ZTE has now signed a $400 million escrow agreement with the U.S. Commerce Department to lift a ban and once again conduct business in the United States. Due to the ZTE violating an agreement made last year, the company shut down most operations while it fought to lift the ban and paid over a billion dollars in fines plus replaced its entire senior leadership. If ZTE breaks the new agreement at any point during the next 10 years, the $400 million escrow automatically goes to the U.S. government, and the import ban goes back into effect.

According to new reports, the Samsung Galaxy S 10+ is expected to feature five cameras. Codenamed "Beyond 2," it will be the first Samsung phone to implement dual selfie cameras as well as the first to feature a triple camera setup. The third camera on the rear is believed to be an ultra-wide angle sensor. The Galaxy S 10 is expected to be unveiled February 2019.

// via Instagram According to new reports, the Samsung Galaxy S 10+ is expected to feature five cameras. Codenamed "Beyond 2," it will be the first Samsung phone to implement dual selfie cameras as well as the first to feature a triple camera setup. The third camera on the rear is believed to be an ultra-wide angle sensor. The Galaxy S 10 is expected to be unveiled February 2019.

Last year, Google purchased a chunk of HTC’s smartphone design talent for $1.1 billion. The deal transferred more than 2,000 employees to work on Google’s line of Pixel devices. Now it seems HTC is getting ready to lay off nearly 25% of its current workforce. After these cuts, HTC’s employee count will be less than 5,000 people worldwide. Five years ago, the company employed 19,000 people. Today, HTC is primarily focused on their VR product line. Are they done with smartphones? What do you guys think?

// via Instagram Last year, Google purchased a chunk of HTC’s smartphone design talent for $1.1 billion. The deal transferred more than 2,000 employees to work on Google’s line of Pixel devices. Now it seems HTC is getting ready to lay off nearly 25% of its current workforce. After these cuts, HTC’s employee count will be less than 5,000 people worldwide. Five years ago, the company employed 19,000 people. Today, HTC is primarily focused on their VR product line. Are they done with smartphones? What do you guys think?