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The latest version of DiskStation Manager is here, and you should install it right now. Synology makes the best NAS enclosures you can buy today, and the brand's main differentiator is the software. DiskStation Manager (DSM) has powerful features that let you easily back up data, host your own mail, office, and VPN server, and so much more. DiskStation Manager 6.0 launched back in 2016, and while the software picked up a lot of updates in the last four years, the core features have remained unchanged for the most part. That's why it's exciting to see that Synology is now rolling out the stable version of DiskStation Manager 7.0. DSM 7.0 brings a ton of new features, including a unified photo management service, fresh user interface, better system monitoring tools, new sharing and collaboration features, and more. Here's everything you need to know about all the new features in DiskStation Manager 7.0, what NAS enclosures are eligible for the beta, and how you ca...

Alongside the Galaxy Watch 4 Active, Samsung might be releasing a Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. What you need to know New leaks purport to show the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. The phone is rumored to be launching alongside the Galaxy Watch 4 Active. Both are to make an appearance at Unpacked later this summer. Samsung has been working on the new Galaxy Watch 4 , as it's presumed to be called, and leaked renders from Android Headlines give us a look at one of the models. Aside from the Galaxy Watch 4 Active, which might actually just be the regular Galaxy Watch 4 , the company is launching a more conventional Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. Both will run the new One UI-based Wear experience co-developed by Google, but the Classic model would be aimed at a more mainstream audience than the fitness-focused Active model. Android Headlines reports that the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic will come in three sizes and three colors. A 42mm size, a 44mm size, and a 46mm size w...

Google chalks up another win for RCS adoption thanks to AT&T. What you need to know Google Messages will be the default messaging app on AT&T Android smartphones. This is likely to fuel the use of RCS messaging on Android after a slow initial rollout. The announcement comes months after T-Mobile pledged to make Google Messages the default. Google's push for RCS continues as AT&T commits to making Google Messages the default messaging app on its Android smartphones. David Christopher, the executive vice president and general manager of AT&T Mobility, says that the company looks forward to "working closely with Google to extend these benefits to even more of our customers as they enjoy richer conversations with others around the world." The announcement comes months after T-Mobile announced its own partnership with Google , including offering more of the best Android phones on its network and making Google Messages the default. Samsung also p...

5G phones are still rare in the sub-$200 markets, but phones like this will help encourage uptake. What you need to know T-Mobile today launched the REVVL V 5G+, its cheapest 5G phone under its homegrown REVVL band. The company bills it as the cheapest 5G phone in the U.S. It's available for $199.99 outright or $8.34 for a 24-month plan. T-Mobile is launching a cheap Android phone under its REVVL brand with the new REVVL V 5G +. Billed as "the most affordable 5G smartphone ever in the U.S.", this phone is a T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile exclusive, launching on July 12. You're not going to confuse this for one of the best smartphones , but the specs aren't terrible for the price you pay. The phone has a 6.82-inch HD+ LCD with face unlock and fingerprint sensor for biometrics. There's a triple camera setup with the standard 16MP main and a pair of 5MP and 2MP secondary cameras. For selfies and video calls, you'll find a 16MP front-facing camera...

That'll make it harder for third-party app stores to attract content. What you need to know Google seems to want to move away from Android app formatted as APKs in the Play Store. It's now started mandating that new apps entering the store from August should use its new AAB format. The move is likely to harm third-party app stores as Google remains the only store that uses the AAB format. Google this week announced that it would be mandating the adoption of the Android App Bundle (AAB) over Android Packages (APKs) for new apps submitted from August 2021. The company had previously introduced the Android App Bundle as a new way of formatting apps for publication to the Play Store in 2018. It had seen adoption from developers as high-profile as Netflix and Adobe. Android App Bundles offered benefits for users in the form of smaller downloads. To put it simply, an APK install would have to be compatible with all supported device configurations and languages, while an ...

When your PlayStation or peripherals do things you've never seen before, it's understandable to get worried. The DualShock controller light doesn't usually flash white. There are two main reasons you might see the flashing white light on your DualShock controller: either the battery is dying, or the controller failed to connect to your PlayStation console. Both these things are fixable. We just need to troubleshoot the problems so you can get back to enjoying your games with the best PS4 controllers available. Here's how to get started. Jump to: Check your USB cable Reset your console Reset the controller Start in Safe Mode Using a DualShock 4 on PS5 Products used in this guide AmazonBasics PlayStation 4 Controller Charging Cable DualShock 4 Wireless Controller Check your USB cable USB cables can be fragile. One of the most straightforward problems to fix is replacing your old USB charging cord and replacing it with shiny new ones. Just some basic ...

Best answer: A fair amount. Although the core gameplay will be very familiar to PUBG fans, a new map, graphical enhancements, and fresh mechanics differentiate New State's experience enough from its predecessor. A key difference is that New State is being developed by PUBG Studios, the original team behind the first iteration of the game and the first mobile game to be developed by them. While PUBG Mobile was a port by Tencent games, New State represents a true evolution of the popular battle royale and is expected to release this year. PUBG differences: Which game should I play? Graphical improvements New mechanics Control changes Minimum requirements New state vs mobile Which game should I play? Despite New State being touted as the next big thing for the multiplayer phenomenon, players still have a reason to play PUBG Mobile . The free-to-play nature of the title represents a low barrier to entry, as does the option of a lite version for players with less pow...

You'll be able to show your COVID status with ease if your local healthcare provider supports this new API. What you need to know Google Pay will now support COVID-19 status cards with an update to the Passes API. Only approved developers from recognized health organizations will be able to take advantage of this. It's also being limited to the U.S. first, though Google notes that it'll be coming to other countries later. Google today announced support for digital COVID-19 vaccination cards in the U.S. in Google Pay . Today, developers who are affiliated with healthcare organizations or public health authorities will be able to use Google's Passes API to create a digital card that will enable Android users to demonstrate vaccination status or test results. Accessing a card or pass created with this method is easy, as users will be able to create a home screen shortcut for it and access it in areas with weak internet access. Google is working on making thi...

Using one of the best robot vacuums to help you keep your house clean may be one of the best decisions you can make. Over the past few years, robot vacuums have become much smarter; they last longer and clean better. Options like the Roborock S5 Max, which happens to top the list of our best robot vacuums, lets you control it with just your voice. It can be set to run on a schedule, always vacuums in tidy, back and forth lines, and its sensors help prevent it from bumping into everything. What are the best robot vacuums you can buy today? There are a LOT of great robot vacuum models available right now, and picking the right one can be a difficult task. We've done the research, though, and narrowed down all the picks into a concise list of only the top robot vacuum picks. Our full list is below, but we believe that when you look for a single best overall pick, the Roborock S5 Max is the best robot vacuum on the market today for most people. It offers all the standard features...