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By Steve Stecklow LONDON (Reuters) - As Britain's COVID-19 infections soared in the spring, the government reached for what it hoped could be a game changer – a smartphone app that could automate some of the work of human contact tracers. The origin of the NHS COVID-19 App goes back to a meeting on March 7 when three Oxford scientists met experts at NHSX, the technical arm of the UK's health service. The scientists presented an analysis that concluded manual contact tracing alone couldn't control the epidemic. "Given the infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2 and the high proportion of transmissions from presymptomatic individuals, controlling the epidemic by manual contact tracing is infeasible," concluded the Oxford scientists' paper, which was published in the journal Science two months later. The Oxford researchers believed that a smartphone app could help locate individuals who didn't know they were infected – and by alerting them quickly could reduce and even

Find X2 Pro smartphone is powered by OPPO's most powerful triple-camera system that adopts a Sony IMX689 48MP primary camera, a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 13MP telephoto lens. With a 5G-ready Snapdragon 865 chipset, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, 3K QHD+ Ultra Vision Screen that is capable of displaying over one billion colors and an innovative 65W SuperVOOC 2.0- the fastest charging technology in the industry, the OPPO Find X2 Pro is designed to deliver a true flagship experience. Ethan Xue, President of OPPO Middle East and Africa , said: "We are excited to bring our latest 5G flagship smartphone to the UAE in partnership with Etisalat. OPPO Find series has always pushed the boundaries of technology, consistently creating new possibilities for smartphone users. Driven by our mission of elevating life through technological artistry, OPPO has made innovation and R&D a strategic priority, enabling us to deliver the most advanced tech features, unparalleled user ex

Taking a look back at seven days of news and headlines across the world of Android, this week's Android Circuit includes Samsung's new Galaxy release dates, problems with Galaxy screens, testing the P40 Pro Plus camera, OnePlus's new phone confirmation, the Honor 9A announcement, Windows Defender for Android, and Google Photo's latest update. Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many things that have happened around Android in the last week (and you can find the weekly Apple news digest here). Samsung's New Galaxy Release Schedule In previous years, Samsung has put on a blowout launch event in August. This year it appears to be a little different, with a staggered launch of the new Note, Fold and S20 handsets over three months. Robert Jones reports: "…The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will launch in August. This will then be followed by the Galaxy Fold 2 in September, and then the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will follow in October. "The

This article has been sponsored by HUAWEI. Every new smartphone comes with some kind of built-in camera, and these days, most of them are pretty decent. But if you're looking for one of the best smartphone cameras going around right now, Huawei's P40 series is objectively one to keep an eye on. The series includes two different variants in Australia: the base model P40 and the P40 Pro, both of which have powerful photography and videography features, along with long-lasting battery life and AI integration. The P40 Pro camera system currently holds the highest-ever DXOMARK score for a smartphone. "At 128 points, the HUAWEI P40 Pro achieves an impressive new top score in the DXOMARK camera ranking, leaving even the best competitors in the dust," the DXOMARK  site reads. "Its Photo score of 140 is also an impressive new record, based on an impeccable performance across all sub-categories." The P40 series also won the TIPA award for Best Photo S

The next series of OnePlus TVs are going to be pretty thin – even being thinner than the OnePlus 8 smartphone, according to OnePlus CEO Pete Lau. Lau made the comments in an interview with Android Central, stating that the upcoming OnePlus TV iterations would be just 6.9mm at its thinnest point, meaning it could make the OnePlus 8 smartphone look positively bulky in your hand by comparison. We heard some interesting tidbits about the form factor at play, with Lau saying the TVs would have "a 95% screen to body ratio, which is common in high-range TVs but is a stand out feature in the premium affordable segment." It seems the sets will also feature speakers that can... rotate by 90 degrees, apparently resulting in "50% deeper bass". We're not entirely sure how this works out in practice, with the speakers possibly emerging out of the sides of the set – in a similar way to the deluxe Beovision Harmony – but it's clear that the design won't be that of you

Mobile gaming isn't a flash in the pan – for a great many people, smartphones are the only games consoles that they own. Luckily for them, game developers have realised this, and created racing games to let mobile gamers get their driving fix. While mobile racing games can't necessarily beat dedicated home consoles for graphical prowess or in-game immersion, they can certainly compete for their fun factor and replay value. Advertisement - Article continues belowBut do these apps really hold up for playing racing games? We sat down with 10 of the best currently available to find out.How we tested themThe racing games in this list are all playable on smartphones or tablets running recent versions of iOS or Android. Our test device was a Google Pixel 3 XL, a fairly high-end, but not cutting-edge, Android phone. The deciding factor throughout was how much fun we were having. The best mobile racing games are easy to dip into and out of, with short, snappy levels; after all, most wil

NEW YORK, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- There are between 60 and 90 apps installed on the average smartphone, but 39.9% of users uninstall mobile apps due to lack of use. AppDeveloperListing.com, a B2B marketplace connecting brands with app developers, identified the best developers based in the tech hub of San Francisco, who create high-end apps that drive adoption and retention. The top mobile app developers in San Francisco are: 1. Blue Label Labs – bluelabellabs.com Expertise: Mobile App Design, Software Development, Wearable Technology and more 2. Cappen – cappen.com Expertise: Mobile App Design, UX Design, AR/VR and more 3. Decipher Zone Softwares – decipherzone.com Expertise: Mobile App Design, Website Development, Software Development and more 4. Next Big Technology – nextbigtechnology.com Expertise: UX Design, Mobile App Design, Website Development and more 5. Robosoft Technologies – robosoftin.com Expertise: Software Development, Mobile

Huawei's latest smartphones are some of the best hardware you can buy. And now, the company has announced the global roll-out of new software to introduce the very latest features to a much wider range of handsets than before, including many earlier phones which include full Google services. MORE FROM FORBESWhatsApp Suddenly Launches Ground-Breaking New FeatureBy David Phelan You'll know by now that the most recent releases from Huawei have not included full Google Mobile Services (GMS) features (such as Google Maps, Gmail and Play Store) because of the Chinese brand being included in the U.S. Government's Entity list. So, until now, customers had to choose between phones with Google Mobile Services but without the very latest software features, or the most up-to-date software but no GMS. Now, customers with earlier phones who update to this new, latest software can get the best of both worlds. On the most recent phones, without GMS, the company has overlaid b

Lamb of God is the voice of pure politicized American fury, and the heavy metal titans' new album—the self-titled Lamb of God—plays like the ferocious soundtrack to our present domestic moment of mounting authoritarianism, racial and economic strife, and enraged protest. The first to feature drummer Art Cruz after the 2018 departure of founding member Chris Adler, the band's eighth full-length LP is a righteously angry sonic assault, tackling everything from environmental decay and school shootings ("Reality Bath"), to corrosive consumerism ("Gears"), drug addiction ("On the Hook"), the Standing Rock protests against the Dakota Access pipeline ("Routes"), and our discord-sowing commander-in-chief ("Checkmate"). Driven by the blistering guitar duo of Mark Morton and Willie Adler, and bolstered by the muscular bass of John Campbell, it's a no-holds-barred blitzkrieg of thunderous riffs and socially conscious lyrical wrath. And

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Jun 20, 2020 (HTF Market Intelligence via COMTEX) -- Advance Market Analytics released a new market study on Global Mobile Backend as a Service (BaaS) Market with 100+ market data Tables, Pie Chat, Graphs & Figures spread through Pages and easy to understand detailed analysis. At present, the market is developing its presence. The Research report presents a complete assessment of the Market and contains a future trend, current growth factors, attentive opinions, facts, and industry validated market data. The research study provides estimates for Global Mobile Backend as a Service (BaaS) Forecast till 2025*. Click to get Global Mobile Backend as a Service (BaaS) Market Research Sample PDF Copy Here @ https://www.advancemarketanalytics.com/sample-report/98487-global-mobile-backend-as-a-service-baas-market The global Mobile Backend as a Service (BaaS) market is anticipated to witne

© Provided by TechRadar Nokia 5.3 Nokia has a family of devices that offer smartphones at each price segment, and a new development suggests that it will also be one of the first to bring 5G to affordable smartphones. HMD Global's Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvikas, took to Twitter to congratulate Qualcomm on the launch on the Snapdragon 690 chipset that is designed to power mid-range devices. He also talked about how it will help Nokia bring 5G to a more affordable price point. This isn't the first time Nokia is doing this to talk about its upcoming products. Towards the end of the Snapdragon 690 unveiling, Qualcomm also confirmed that Nokia will be one of the first partners to bring the new 5G chipset to the market.  It is the first Snapdragon 600 series processor with 5G capabilities, thanks to a new X51 RF modem. It supports global bands, NSA and SA on the sub-6 spectrum so it won't be suitable for carriers with mmWave technology. The Snapdrag

Today Here's every smartphone that supports Google Stadia mobile gameplay [Updated] Damien Wilde - Jun. 18th 2020 1:00 am PT @iamdamienwilde 0 Google Stadia support is the only thing standing in the way of you being able to play triple-A videogame title no matter where you are — provided you have an active Wi-Fi connection. Initially, Google Stadia only released with support for gaming on Chrome browsers, the Chromecast Ultra, and Google Pixel phones. Luckily, the official list of supported phones is steadily growing, with more being added as the game streaming platform matures and develops. If you live in the US, Canada, UK, France, Italy, Germa

Now that UK households can enjoy 'unlimited outdoor exercise', you might be tempted to go for a run to work off the lockdown blues. Is the new Fitbit Charge 4 fitness tracker the perfect running buddy? To see how Fitbit's latest fitness tracker stacks up against similarly priced rivals from Garmin, Huawei and Samsung, we've put it through our rigorous lab tests. The specifications for the Fitbit Charge 4 look promising, but that doesn't count for much if it can't track your step count accurately. Keep scrolling to find out if the Fitbit Charge 4 has impressed us enough to be a Which? Best Buy. We've also rounded up some cheaper alternatives from Fitbit if you're on a tight budget. Track your exercise accurately from your wrist with one of the best fitness trackers, or find out more about fitness tracker accuracy. The arrival of the £129 Fitbit Charge 4 has seen a price drop for the Charge 3, which is now on offer at a tempting £

Published 16 June 2020, 05:00 EDT Prakhar Khanna HTC, HTC Desire 20 Pro, HTC U20 5G You May Also Like Xiaomi already kicked-off MIUI Global Pilot program for Mi 9, Mi 9T Pro, Mi 9T, Redmi K20, and Redmi K20 Pro. Prakhar Khanna 10 June 2020 05:00EDT It could be powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC and support three 5G bands i.e. n41,n78, and n79 bands in China. Prakhar Khanna 4 June 2020 07:00EDT Today's best deals are found at Amazon, where we get amazing discounts on the Google Pixel 3a, the Pixel 3a XL, several Apple Watch Series 5 models and more Samuel Martinez 5 June 2020 15:00EDT YouTube 1.8M Facebook 570K Twitter 197K Instagram 133K RSS Search for: Search OPPO Find X2 could be