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Galaxy Z Flip review, CBS streaming service revamp plans, and Android 11 features so far

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Stories discussed this week:

  • Folding glass: how, why, and the truth of Samsung’s Z Flip
  • A Motorola Razr’s screen is reportedly peeling right on the fold
  • Galaxy Z Flip teardown reveals that its hinge brushes may not block much dust
  • Galaxy Z Flip durability test calls Samsung’s Ultra Thin ‘Glass’ into question
  • Leaked images show TCL prototype phone with expandable, slide-out display
  • Dish Network floats merger with DirecTV over pace of cord-cutting
  • CBS is planning an improved streaming service after squandering its head start with All Access
  • HBO and HBO Max are headed to YouTube TV
  • HBO Max’s first ad wants to remind you how many of your favorite shows and movies it owns
  • Disney+ has surpassed 28 million subscribers since launch …
  • Tiger’s retro LCD handheld games are making a comeback
  • The most interesting new Android 11 features so far
  • Android 11 will fix dozens of small annoyances, but what about the apps?
  • Google releases Android 11 developer preview earlier than expected
  • Apple considers allowing apps like Chrome and Gmail to be set as iOS defaults

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