Fitbit promises Android app fix for data and battery drain problem

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As it stated in Fitbit going to be issuing a 2nd software update later this day to deal by a bug that can cause the Fitbit app to consume a large amount of mobile data. extremely far its only the company's Android app that has been affected. "We're working to fix an issue that is causing the Fitbit app for Android to consume a larger amount of mobile data, and/or increased battery drain on mobile devices," the company tweeted at the time. "We are aware of the announced issue and an update to our Android app going to be rolled out to users tomorrow, July 11th. In some cases as much as 3.5GB of unexplained mobile data has been drained up by the Fitbit app in just a few days.

Chrome OS adding support for Android app shortcuts with a right-click

With Chrome OS picking up backing for Android apps, Google has slowly been bringing features from Android to the platform. Now, app shortcuts are preparing to arrive. Shown off by François Beaufort this 7 days on Google+, the Chrome OS dev channel now supports app shortcuts for Android apps pinned to your dock. A easy right-click on the app's icon pulls up the same "open" and "unpin" options as before, but it now alextremely shows any app shortcuts available for that application. It's not totally clear at the moment how far app shortcuts going to be supported, such as in the app drawer.

Web browser Opera is testing a cryptocurrency wallet in its Android app

as declared in Web browser Opera is Analyzing a cryptocurrency wallet in its Android app In an effort to attract enthusiastsThe web browser Opera is Analyzing a built-in cryptocurrency wallet in a private beta of its browser on Android, the company announced today. The wallet going to first backing ethereum, by backing for other coins likely to come later. Ether investors using Opera would potentially be able to more easily access their tokens if the feature were to go live. Previously, Opera indicated its awareness of cryptocurrency and the recent influx of scams by introducing anti-cryptojacking software in its web browsers. Image: OperaCurrently, as of this writing, the blog post where Opera announced the news is temporarily under maintenance.