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Another day, another Samsung smartphone gets the update to Android 9 Pie. This time around it's T-Mobile's Galaxy J7 Star on the receiving end of Google's latest OS (for a few more days), which comes alongside the Korean company's innovative new user experience dubbed One UI. If the name doesn't sound familiar, know that Galaxy J7 Star is the name under which T-Mobile chose to sell a phone that is otherwise better known as the Galaxy J7 (2018) in most parts of the world. The update arrives over-the-air as a 1.1GB download, which means you may be safest trying to grab it over Wi-Fi. Once it's installed, you'll be running software version J737TUVU5BSG2, with the July 2019 security patch level. We're almost at the point where the September level would be current, but for such a low-end device we probably shouldn't expect more. As usual the rollout could be going out in stages, so don't worry if you have a J7 Star bought from T-Mobile

Apple has released security updates to old model iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Yes, you read that correctly and you do not need to check your calendar (or your eyes), iOS 15.8.1 and iPadOS 15.8.1 are new releases of system software for old hardware. iOS 15.8.1 and iPadOS 15.8.1 security updates are available specifically for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone SE 1st generation, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4th generation, and iPod touch 7th generation. These security updates are recommended for all users to install on their eligible devices, particularly since they're not capable of running the concurrent modern releases of iOS 17.3, iPadOS 17.3, nor iOS 16.7.5, or iPadOS 16.7.5. Given that Apple took the time to release updates to these older devices running three year old system software, you can assume the security fixes are important, and thus should be installed onto any eligible devices. How to Download &am

How to Install YesPlayer on FireStick Despite its fantastic features and utility, YesPlayer isn't accessible through the Amazon App Store. So, we'll sideload it! Read on to first prepare your FireStick for sideloading and then installing YesPlayer.   Legal Disclaimer: This tutorial is purely educational. FireStickTricks.com doesn't own, host, operate, resell, or distribute any streaming apps, addons, websites, IPTV or services. The page contains some unverified services, and we are not certain whether they hold legal licenses to distribute the content. FireStickTricks.com does not verify the legality of each app/service in all regions. Do your due diligence if you use any of the unverified apps/services, and stream only content that is available in the public domain. The end-user shall be solely responsible for the media accessed.  Prepare FireStick to Sideload YesPlayer In this section, we'll first install Downloader – an official app t

Visitors explore Samsung Tizen OS at the CES 2024 in January in Las Vegas. (Samsung Electronics) Samsung Electronics has been enhancing the reach of its proprietary Tizen operating system by incorporating artificial intelligence capabilities. According to Samsung Newsroom on Thursday, Tizen has been deployed in approximately 270 million units of Samsung smart TVs released as of the end of last year. Considering that it was installed in about 50 million units in 2015, it recorded a growth rate of about 440 percent. "Samsung Tizen is preparing for another leap forward by evolving into an on-device platform to provide users with a special experience," a Samsung Electronics official said. Before adopting Tizen in 2015, Samsung used the Orsay OS. While both Orsay and Tizen are in-house platforms, they differ in terms of openness. Orsay primarily focused on traditional TV-based services related to broadcasting and external inputs. In contrast, Tizen is an open-source platform that

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is making buying and selling goods online safer thanks to a new partnership with OfferUp, a mobile-friendly platform designed to help users buy and sell locally. HCSO is a designated OfferUp "Community MeetUp Spot," in other words, an internet purchase exchange location. Each district office is equipped with signage and video cameras that will ensure the safety of those meeting at HCSO. "Your Sheriff's Office is always looking for innovative ways to meet the needs of our community, one of which is safety and security during online transactions," said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Each district office is already designated as a Safe Space, and this new designation with OfferUp emphasizes our commitment to our residents." Within the OfferUp app, Central Florida users around Tampa are encouraged to select an HCSO location to complete transactions. HCSO's five district

I recently took a vacation where I wanted to fire up Paramount Plus to watch a few competitive reality shows with friends, but I really didn't want to log in to the app on our Airbnb's TV. I didn't want to deal with plodding in my login details using a remote, nor did I want to risk accidentally staying logged in for the vacation home's next guests. Luckily, my  phone  had the  streaming service  ready for viewing on the go, and we figured out how to connect my iPhone to the TV and used AirPlay . While we fortunately had access to a television with an Apple TV box, that's not strictly necessary anymore. Many TVs now ship with built-in support for AirPlay, Chromecast or Miracast, all of which let you wirelessly connect your phone. The trickiest part isn't whether you can connect your phone to your TV, because you probably can. Instead, you'll need to know which wireless casting connection your phone supports, and m

Sometimes, an Android app you want to install is not available in the Google Play Store. This can happen for many reasons: perhaps it's geo-blocked, it could contain adult content, or the developer might have removed it. But even when an app is not available through the usual channels, you still have ways to install it on your device. You need to get a copy of the APK file so you can sideload it. Several sites specialize in offering APK files for download. Some are better than others, so keep reading if you want to discover the best sites for downloading APKs safely. Your browser does not support the video tag. The Importance of Choosing a Safe APK Site APK is the Android file format. Short for Android Package Kit, it's the primary way Android apps are dist