Office 365 business installations are auto-switching Chrome search to Bing - Engadget

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Microsoft is making Bing the default search engine in Chrome -- for business users, that is. The tech giant has announced that when enterprise customers install Office 365 ProPlus Version 2002 or update the suite in February, they'll find that the "Microsoft Search in Bing" extension will also be installed for the Chrome browser. Microsoft says that making Bing the default search engine will allow users "to access relevant workplace information directly from the browser address bar."

As ZDNet notes, a lot of people aren't happy about the change. And Microsoft seems to have expected the negative feedback, because its announcement includes instructions on how to exclude the extension from the installation or the upgrade. The tech giant also clarified that users stop can using Bing as the default search engine by toggling it off or by completely uninstalling it from devices. Those whose companies use Office 365 ProPlus may want to take note in case they'd rather search via Google like always.

For now, Microsoft will only forcibly install the extension for customers in certain regions, namely Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, the UK and the US. However, the company may add other locations over time.

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2020-01-23 09:45:33Z
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Motorola’s foldable Razr will launch on February 6th after delay - Circuit Breaker

After a slight delay last month, Motorola’s highly anticipated foldable Razr now has a release date: it’ll be out on February 6th for $1,499, with preorders starting on January 26th.

The new preorder date is exactly a month after the originally planned December 26th date, which Motorola changed due to demand for the foldable device being higher than it had anticipated.

Preorders will be available exclusively at Verizon, Walmart, and on Motorola’s website. The phone will also be available in stores starting on February 6th. However, it’s not clear how easy or difficult it’ll be to just walk in and buy one on the release date; the delay due to demand could suggest that there will be fewer units available.

The resurrected Razr was announced last year, making it Motorola’s first foldable smartphone. The design is inspired by the original Moto RAZR flip phone, but it has a flexible 6.2-inch display and modern Android specs. But the poor cameras and midrange Snapdragon 710 are less than ideal on a premium-priced device like this. As previously announced, the Razr will be sold exclusively on Verizon in the United States. (International carriers and details are still to come.)

The release timing is key for Motorola, given that it’s rumored to be getting some big competition in the clamshell-style foldable space in February in the form of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip. If the rumors are true, Samsung’s next foldable could be announced on February 11th — just days after the Razr’s launch.

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2020-01-22 14:00:00Z
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Trump demands Apple unlock iPhones: 'They have the keys to so many criminals and criminal minds' - CNBC

President Donald Trump, in a CNBC interview Wednesday, stepped up his pressure over Apple's refusal to unlock iPhones for authorities in criminal cases.

"Apple has to help us. And I'm very strong on it," Trump told "Squawk Box" co-host Joe Kernen from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "They have the keys to so many criminals and criminal minds, and we can do things."

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been credited with being able to work with the president and his administration in a way other Silicon Valley companies have stumbled. In November, Cook toured Apple's Austin campus with Trump.

Trump told CNBC he's helped Apple a lot.

"I've given them waivers, because it's a great company, but it made a big difference." The president was referring to waivers from tariffs put on Chinese-made imports in the trade war between Washington and Beijing.

Last week, Trump slammed Apple for declining the government's request to unlock password-protected iPhones used by the shooter who killed three people in December at the Pensacola, Florida, Naval Air Station before being fatally shot.

In a statement, Apple said it provided gigabytes of information to law enforcement related to the Pensacola case but that it would not build a "backdoor" or specialized software to give law enforcement elevated access.

Trump told CNBC on Wednesday: "They could have given us that information. It would have been very helpful."

The president said he's not concerned about his relationship with Cook or Apple because the stakes are so high.

"You're dealing with drug lords and you're dealing with terrorists, and if you're dealing with murderers, I don't care," Trump said.

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2020-01-22 10:45:00Z
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[Update: S9/S9+] January 2020 security patch now rolling out for the Galaxy S8/S8+, Note 9 - 9to5Google

The January 2020 security patch is now rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ and the Galaxy Note 9.

For those with the Galaxy Note 9, it’s worth noting that this update is the second Android 10-based update to head to the former flagship since the full OS upgrade (via SamMobile). It has already started rolling out in Europe, with reports from Germany confirming that firmware version N960FXXS4DTA1 is now available.

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[Update 01/22]: Now its the turn of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ to get the January security patch update action after confirmations in our own comment section below and via some over on Reddit. For those with the S9 or S9+, expect to see firmware version G965FXXS7CTA2 rollout over the coming days. At 112MB, it’s not the biggest update either but we’re seeing it available for unlocked devices in Brazil, Germany, Ireland, Canada, and more.

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We’re still pretty sure that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ won’t be getting the Android 10 update but it’s still in line to get regular security patches — including the January 2020 patch. The January update for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ comes in the form of firmware version G950*XXS6DTA1. This update does appear to have a wider rollout than the January patch for the Note 9, as it’s heading out in a few European countries including France, Hungary, Poland, and the Netherlands.

All patches fix five critical vulnerabilities within the Android system, while it also protects against 17 vulnerabilities that only affect Samsung Galaxy devices. We’re expecting the update to have a wider rollout over the coming days and weeks. If you have the Galaxy S8, S8+ or Note 9, it may be worthwhile heading to your system Settings > Software update panel and checking manually for the January patch.

Alternatively, if you have seen the update on your device, be sure to let us know where you’re based down in the comments section below. We’d expect a slightly longer wait for North America as localizations and Exynos-to-Snapdragon optimizations are made.

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2020-01-22 09:30:00Z
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Bloomberg: Apple will start making a smaller, cheaper iPhone in February - Engadget

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Apple might launch a new low-cost iPhone very, very soon. According to Bloomberg, the tech giant's suppliers will start assembling an affordable iPhone model, the company's first since the iPhone SE, as soon as February. Further, Apple will reportedly unveil the device in March. Reports, rumors and predictions about a low-cost iPhone model started coming out last year, some of them from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a solid track record when it comes to Apple predictions.

Kuo and Bloomberg previously reported that the upcoming affordable model will look like the iPhone 8 and will have a 4.7-inch screen. It will also reportedly be powered by Apple's A13 chip, which also powers the iPhone 11. A separate Bloomberg report says the company recently asked its partners to increase their A-series processor output due to "higher-than-anticipated" demand for the iPhone 11. It could also be because a low-cost model will start mass production soon.

In addition to mentioning the device's possible size and processor, Bloomberg also said that the device will have Touch ID built into the home button and won't feature Apple's Face ID. It's not yet clear if it will be known as the iPhone SE 2, but any low-cost device could help boost Apple's presence in developing nations where affordable Android devices are more common.

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2020-01-22 07:07:10Z
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Old Sonos Speakers Received Sad News This Morning - Droid Life

Older Sonos speakers to be abandoned in May.

Because Sonos is no longer a new company and has been doing this whole premium speaker thing for some time, we have arrived at a place where support for some of their products is no longer sustainable. Sonos announced today that some legacy products, including the first-gen Play:5, will lose software update support in May of this year.

If you own any of these products and have a Sonos account, you should have received an email this morning with the news. Sonos also shared a blog post (linked below), for those who didn’t.

What we’re looking at as being affected is any product released between 2005 and 2011 from Sonos. The full list includes original Zone Players, Connect, Connect:Amp (launched in 2006; includes versions sold until 2015), first-generation Play:5 (launched 2009), CR200 (launched 2009), and Bridge (launched 2007).

Once May 2020 rolls around, Sonos says that because these products “do not have enough memory or processing power to sustain future innovation,” they will no longer see updates. For now, the products should all still work, just keep in mind that “over time this is likely to disrupt access to services and overall functionality.” In other words, they may work for a while, but don’t be surprised if your legacy Sonos products eventually die.

As far as options for the future go, you have a couple. For one, you can just continue using your Sonos goods and hope they don’t die. Your second option is to use their Trade Up service and swap out your products for new ones with a 30% credit applied.

Super sadface.

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2020-01-21 17:02:00Z
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Latest Galaxy S20 leak reveals potential pricing, March 13th release date - 9to5Google

Samsung’s Galaxy S20 goes official on February 11th and, so far, we’ve learned a ton about these devices. This week, another Galaxy S20 leak is potentially telling us the prices for Samsung’s next flagship lines as well as when you’ll be able to buy it.

Frandroid reports today, citing “several sources,” a few new details about the Galaxy S20. Most importantly, this includes potential pricing for the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra.

To date, pricing has been the one thing that’s evaded leaks, but even now it’s important to take this all with a grain of salt. Prices aren’t always locked at this point and things could change by the time Samsung’s reveal event rolls around.

So, how much will you shell out for the Galaxy S20? According to Frandroid, the standard Galaxy S20 will have a marketed price of “more than 900 euros.” The S20+, “more than 1,000 euros” and, the S20 Ultra, “more than 1300 euros.” This seems… odd, but it’s backed up by Max Weinbach who’s been leaking the S20 series left and right for the past several days. He reported similar European pricing as seen below.

So just heard S20 prices. Expect these to be lower than listed but at the moment we are expecting:

S20 5G: €900-1000
S20+ 5G: €1050-1100
S20 Ultra 5G: €1300

Galaxy Z Flip is supposed to be about €1400 but I expect that to change before launch.

— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) January 20, 2020

Weinbach also mentions that, apparently, 4G variants of these devices will also be available with prices lowered by around 100 euros. Frandroid also backed up this detail, specifically confirming that these models will be available in France amongst other regions.

Importantly, these prices shouldn’t be directly converted to US.

Outside of the pretty expensive Galaxy S20 prices, this latest leak also details launch dates. Apparently, we can expect Galaxy S20 pre-orders to kick off immediately after Samsung Unpacked on February 11th and running through March 13th when the phone officially goes on sale.

Having nearly a full month between announcement and release is out of pattern for Samsung over the past few years as, for the most part, flagships have gone on sale within a couple of weeks of being announced.

What do you think of Samsung’s pricing for the Galaxy S20? Will you buy it right away? Let us know!

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2020-01-21 14:27:00Z
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