Is it worth upgrading to the Galaxy S9?

To Plus or not to Plus.

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8+ phones are nearly identical to one another, but Samsung tried something different this year. Although the S9 and S9+ have a lot of similarities, only the S9 Plus offers 2GB more RAM, a 500mAh larger battery, and dual rear cameras.

One of our forum users is thinking about switching to the regular Galaxy S9 as they want something smaller than their Pixel 2 XL, but the missing features found only on the S9+ have left them a bit hesitant about what to do.

Members of the Galaxy S9/S9+ community in the Android Central forums were quick to respond, and this is what they had to say:

jeetu4444
04-02-2018 07:43 PM

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if u really need the smaller size phone go ahead with S9….but since I am a note 8 owner I find s9+ very good size….
if u really care for portrait shots just install the pixel camera in s9 ….

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joemontana57
04-02-2018 08:27 PM

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I’m coming from an S6, I have an S9+. Because of the aspect ratio, I find it very easy to hold with one hand.

When I was looking at phones, I played with a pixel 2XL. I found it to be significantly larger in the hand than the S9+

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swagglepuff
04-02-2018 09:58 PM

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I just switched my daily from the essentIal phone(same size as the iPhone X) to my s8+. That size is a good feel for sure, which is interesting because I had a note 8 for a week and returned it because it was to damn big. I think at the end of this week I am going to trade my s8+ for the s9+. As far as ram goes the s8+ is running oreo and Samsung experience 9.0 which is what the s9 is running I…

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neil74
04-03-2018 01:20 AM

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The 2XL is bigger in the hand but is lighter.

The S9 is a great size but battery really is not very good so when stacked against the extra ram and camera to the plus is the better option. With gboad set to 1 handed mode it is just fine for 1 handed typing too.

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Changing your ASMR experience forever with Google Daydream

ASMR, the tingles, your Google Daydream and you

ASMR stands for the autonomous sensory meridian response which, in short, is the tingling sensation you get when you hear just the right sound or see a perfectly soothing visual. It’s commonly described as a “low-grade euphoria” and plenty of YouTubers have mastered the art of to give you these tingles right from your phone or computer.

Now, as most of us are aware, the Google Daydream is a portable VR device that you can plug your phone into. You can combine the art of ASMR with Google Daydream by downloading the YouTube app to your phone and watching it on your VR device. This gives you a hands-free way of experiencing maximum relaxation from anywhere you’d like.

So, whether you’ve never tried ASMR before or you’re already an avid follower, it let me tell you how watching these videos through the Google Daydream will absolutely change your life.

How does it work?

A few quick searches on Google shows that not everyone is capable of feeling the tingles from ASMR through videos, but a decent amount of people are. These sensations pulled from artificial situations are triggered when your favorite part of a song plays or even that deeply touching moment of your favorite movie or show. The feeling is very hard to describe, even as someone who can experience it. What I can say is that the sensation is very similar to the way you feel when someone slides their fingers slowly across your back or someone using one of those metal head-scratchers on you.

I’m an avid believer that everything to do with the sensation of feeling is amplified when you are not the one doing it. For instance, brushing the knots out of your hair doesn’t hurt half as much as someone else brushing those same knots out of your hair. This goes in the opposite spectrum as well, tingling sensations and goosebumps are experienced that much better when you’re not the one doing it. ASMR taps into this field by giving you the same way to feel this sensation without having to scratch your own back, per say.

This low-grade version of euphoria is mad relaxing and, because of this, is spiraling into popularity on YouTube. Basically, whether you need to wind down after a long day at work or need some help getting to sleep ASMR can swoop in like the superhero you need and be super conveniently accessed by your phone.

The benefits of ASMR in virtual reality

Let me start off first by saying there are levels to ASMR on YouTube. You can easily find videos of sound only that emulate getting haircuts, head massages or other white noises to get you to that relaxation state. While these videos are fun to enjoy, it’s the ones with visual stimulation that will change your life combined with the Google Daydream. Visual effects could be anywhere from them pretending to caress your face with make-up brushes or a number of role-play videos you can find.

Some nights you’re so tired or wound up that you just want to hear the music because you don’t feel like holding up your phone. Other nights you might wanna see the visual so you stand there holding your phone above your head (and running the risk of dropping it on your face. Doh!) But, what if you didn’t have to make a decision?

By plugging your phone into your Google Daydream and strapping that VR headset to your face you eliminate every need for holding anything. Not to mention the level of immersion you get from these videos when you’re earbuds are in and all you have to do is load up YouTube and lay back.

Tl:dr: you need to try this out

I tested this a few nights ago and it changed my life. I was halfway through one video when I felt my eyes drooping to sleep. No matter how many times I kept telling myself I’d take the headset off just before I fell asleep, nothing prepared me for waking up confused as to when the sun came up. Never in my life had I reached that deep of a level of relaxation without having to go to a Spa or getting a message.

Not everyone can experience ASMR, and we don’t know why

Science can’t really explain why we get these feelings from ASMR, where it comes from or how it happens. Guess it’s to the same conclusions that they don’t know why some people can’t either. If you’re someone who can’t, these videos are probably gonna seem super weird to you. But don’t knock your friends for liking it, ASMR is another form of meditation to find relaxation in an easy-to-find outlet. If it helps, it helps.

I’ve linked an example of ASMR above here for you to test out. Throw on your headphones, close your eyes and relax. Plenty of my friends and loved ones have attested to how much ASMR helps their anxiety or just generally getting their brain relaxed when they’re wound up due to overstimulation. So even if you run a tight schedule and need a moment of relaxation to shut off from the day or you just want to experience this mild form of euphoria, get your Google Daydream ready and load up YouTube.

You’ll thank me later.

Your thoughts?

Have you ever tried ASMR and, if so, what are your favorite videos? I’m also interested in hearing your reasons for listening to or watching ASMR! Have you tried it in VR? Tell us in the comment section below!

The Honor 10 could be announced on May 15

Honor’s event will be held in London.

Do you remember the Honor 9? The phone was released in July of last year, and when Alex reviewed it at the time he called it “the best phone for less than £400.” If you’ve been itching for a successor to that device, you might not have to wait too much longer.

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Honor recently shared a press invite on its UK Twitter account for an event that’ll be taking place in London on May 15. It shows the silhouette of a phone with the phrase “Beauty in AI.”

There’s no explicit mention of what phone will be announced anywhere on the invite, but seeing as how we’re nearing a full year since the Honor 9 was released, it seems likely that this will be when we get our first look at the Honor 10.

👀💣💥👀 Follow this space to find out more!!! #BeautyInAI #ForTheBrave pic.twitter.com/ZF9OKN7PAZ

— Honor UK (@UKHonor) April 5, 2018

Some of the Honor 9’s best features were its stunning glass design, excellent dual rear cameras, and fast performance thanks to the Kirin 960 processor. Assuming we get something similar in May, we should be in for a real treat.

Honor 9 review: The best phone for less than £400

Are the Galaxy S9-style stereo speakers better than front-facing speakers?

They might not sound quite as good, but they’re less intrusive to the phone’s overall design.

Built-in audio has never been a particularly strong suit for most phones. Manufacturers are usually happy to just drill a couple of holes into the bottom of their devices and call it a day, but the end result is usually a tinny, thin-sounding speaker that’ll leave you connecting to headphones or Bluetooth speakers more often than not.

Every once in a while, though, we see a phone that actually makes onboard audio a priority. HTC is probably best-known for this, putting a big focus on its front-facing BoomSound speakers when it launched the legendary One M7. Since then, a number of other companies have tried their hand at front-firing speakers, but eventually even HTC gave up on the idea, because it just gets in the way of a beautiful design.

They’re both better than a mono speaker grill, but one boasts superior audio while the other saves room for design.

The HTC U11, along with the newer and, if you ask me, much better looking U11+, forego the dual front-firing speakers and instead opt for a layout that Apple has been using since the iPhone 7; a combination of the earpiece speaker and a speaker grill along the bottom edge. Most recently, Samsung has started doing the same with its Galaxy S9 and S9+, but why has this become the new norm?

This stereo speaker configuration makes a lot of sense from a design perspective. Nearly every phone is built with these two components in mind (save for a few devices with oddities like bone conduction), so there’s nothing to change as far as the outward appearance goes. The same can’t be said about the dual front-facing speaker layout, which is becoming increasingly less viable as the market shifts towards bezel-less phones with taller aspect ratio displays.

Imagine a phone with front-facing speakers and a notch. Once you’re done screaming and swearing, you’ll get an idea of why the stereo speaker configuration is becoming so popular lately; it doesn’t get in the way of any modern design trends, and most people aren’t buying their phones based off of speaker choices anyway. If you want small bezels, you’re going to have to live without front-facing speakers — or, in the case of the Pixel 2 XL, get both in exchange for a huge chassis, because internals still have to go somewhere.

I’m personally a big fan of the newer dual speaker design. I love the utility of a big screen, but I still want a phone that fits comfortably in my hand and pocket, so a phone with minimal bezels is ideal. That’s why I carry phones like the Galaxy S9 and iPhone X — both of which utilize the earpiece/speaker grill combo. Sure, it isn’t as loud or full-sounding as a pair of true front-firing speakers, but it’s still a hell of a lot better than something like the Galaxy S8, and I don’t mind connecting to my Bluetooth headphones when I really need better audio.

What’s your take? Do you, like me, favor the speaker combination implemented on newer phones like the Galaxy S9, or do you long for the days of BoomSound? Let us know in the comments below!

Google Voice is running an open beta for Wi-Fi calling

It’s actually happening.

Google Voice received a long-overdue redesign in January of 2017, and this updated it with much-needed features and a modern UI. However, there was something that was still missing – VoIP.

After years of patiently waiting, it looks like our day has finally come. On the Google Voice Help Forum, Google’s announced that it’s running an open beta for Wi-Fi/data calling that’s integrated directly into Google Voice.

VoIP with Google Voice allows you to make and receive calls using Wi-Fi or your mobile data connection in addition to your regular cell signal, and the big benefit to this is still being able to make calls even when you’re in a dead-zone but still connected to Wi-Fi.

This feature is currently supported on the Google Voice Android app and on the web, and signing up for the beta is as easy as filling out a form, updating the Google Voice app, and following instructions on an email you’ll be sent with more info on how to get everything working.

Since this is a beta, however, there are a few known issues, including:

• Obihai devices won’t work if you enable calling over Wi-Fi
• You won’t be able to use incoming call options when you enable calling over Wi-Fi and mobile data
• If using Google Voice from your computer, Wi-Fi calling only works in Google Chrome (support for Firefox, Edge, and Safari is coming soon)
• While using Bluetooth on Android – Buttons on your Bluetooth device won’t work for accepting/declining calls, earpiece mode won’t work, and calls may drop when switching between Bluetooth and speakerphone depending on your Android version

If you’ve got Google Voice, are you going to be signing up for this beta?

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JYDGE review: Doling out sweet cyberpunk justice

When the future is overrun by gangs of violent cyberpunks, send in the JYDGE!

In the distant future, humanity lives in futuristic megacities like Edenbyrg, where crime is rampant and the only solution is swift, violent justice. The only solution is the JYDGE.

JYDGE was developed by 10tons, the team behind another fantastic twin-stick shooter, Neon Chrome. In it, you play JYDGE, a cybernetic enforcement officer who is sent into the most dangerous situations to take out violent gangs, save hostages, and try to bring some order and justice to the world.

While JYDGE isn’t a direct sequel to Neon Chrome, it’s safe to call it a spiritual successor. Both games are clearly set in the same futuristic techno-dystopia that’s been heavily inspired by Blade Runner, RoboCop, and Judge Dredd and feature really slick graphics and a thumping good soundtrack.

What really sets JYDGE apart from Neon Chrome is there’s more of a story being told here. Whereas Neon Chrome had a loose narrative to justify the endless procedurally generated levels, JYDGE has you play a cybernetic mercenary who basically gets to dole out justice as the judge, jury, and executioner.

There are four acts to play through, each broken up into 4 or 5 different missions that involve eliminating cyberpunk criminals, saving hostages, or destroying weapons of mass destruction. Each mission has six medals to unlock by completing goals. Some of them are pretty basic like kill all enemies or free all the hostages, but others are a bit trickier like completing the level in under 25 seconds or without sustaining damage. You’ll need to keep collecting medals to unlock new levels and upgrades for your character and weapon, which means you’ll be replaying certain levels multiple times.

Fortunately, this game plays like an absolute dream that you won’t mind playing through missions over and over again. The touch controls are tight as I feel like Neon Chrome really allowed 10tons to work out the kinks and figure out what works best for mobile. There’s a ton of strategy involved in picking the right cybernetic upgrades to get the job done, and there’s an insane amount of variety included here.

One of the things I really love about playing JYDGE is that you really have the freedom to tackle each level as you see fit. JYDGE is able to smash right through window panes which is my favorite technique — I just love the imagery of a bunch of crooks just chilling as this robotic killing machine bursts through a window and just clears the room. You’re also able to melee attack to destroy most objects, and can use explosions to blow out walls to create your own path. It’s fantastic and really lends itself to multiple play-throughs.

I haven’t played JYDGE long enough to unlock everything and that’s partially due to switching devices and losing my progress — cloud saves via Google would have been really nice. You’re going to need to invest some serious time in this game to master and complete it, but given the polish and attention to detail, this will be a game that I will play through to the end.

JYDGE provides the value you’d expect from a paid mobile game, and there are no ads or in-app purchases to deal with. Fantastic!

You can get JYDGE on sale right now for $5.99 on the Google Play Store.

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Moto G6 devices to be announced on April 19

Get ready to meet the Moto G6, G6 Play, and G6 Plus.

In a post on its official blog last week, Motorola confirmed that its first phones of 2018 would be announced at some point in April. We didn’t know an exact date at the time, but according to a press invite that’s popped up, that’s now changed.

First shared by AndroidPIT, Motorola’s sent out press invitations for an event that’ll be held in São Paulo, Brazil on April 19. The invitation doesn’t call out the Moto G6 series by name, but it seems awfully clear that this is what the company will be announcing.

It’s been over a year since the Moto G5 family was released, so the timing’s right for its successors to make an appearance. Along with that, the green background for the invitation lines up with the green wallpaper that was present on recently leaked renders for the G6, G6 Play, and G6 Plus.

The Moto G6 lineup is shaping up to be as solid as ever, and if it’s anything like the G5, it’ll offer some of the best bang-for-your-buck in the Android smartphone space.

Are you looking forward to these phones?

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Cool your home for less this summer with a discounted ecobee3 lite smart thermostat

A worthy upgrade to your home.

Amazon currently has the popular ecobee3 lite smart thermostat on sale for just $144, which is a savings of $25 from its regular price. This thermostat can be easily controlled right from your iOS or Android device using the free app, as well as via Siri and Amazon’s Alexa. You can use the ecobee3 lite with a pair of room sensors to help ensure that your whole home is kept at a consistent temperature.

The team at iMore named this one of the best smart thermostats for 2018 and we list it as the best budget option. Smart thermostats can help save “an average of 23% annually on your heating and cooling bill”, which means that over time the investment will pay for itself.

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Best Android Phone for Gamers in 2018

• Best overall
• Best for smoothness
• Best value
• Best for accessories

Best overall

Samsung Galaxy S9

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When considering the best phone for gamers, it comes down to three considerations: performance, display, and battery life. The Galaxy S9 check all of those boxes as it soundly bumps its predecessor from the top spot on this list. Maintaining a nearly identical form factor from the Galaxy S8, it’s the subtle improvements to the display and performance that makes the S9 tops for gamers. As Andrew Martonik points out in his comparison between the Galaxy S8 and S9, whether you get an S9 with the Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9 chipset, both processors are more frugal with power for normal tasks, so even though Samsung hasn’t increased the battery size on this year’s flagship you should notice the improved battery performance.

Beyond the top-end specs, you get great hardware features like frontfacing speakers, a headphone jack, a microSD card slot, waterproofing, and support for wireless charging.

Coupled with the fixed placement of the fingerprint scanner, a totally revamped camera setup, and Samsung’s superior Gaming Mode for blocking notifications and integrated screen record features and it’s clear that the Galaxy S9 and S9+ can’t be beat early into 2018.

Bottom line: Samsung continues to refine it’s top flagship to make the performance slightly faster and the display slightly brighter for an all-around better experience for mobile gamers.

One more thing: If you don’t mind adding some extra size for a bigger battery, the Galaxy S9+ is right for you.

Why the Samsung Galaxy S9 is the best

In a lot of ways, the Galaxy S9 offered only subtle improvements over last year’s S8. But in terms of gaming, that extra bit of performance means everything when you’re playing a resource-heavy game like PUBG Mobile and Fortnite.

Both Game Launcher and Game Tools are back. Samsung has done a great job of implementing these very handy tools to create the most seamless mobile gaming experience on the phone. Game Tools especially, which has been built into the navigation bar and appears any time you load up a game. It includes the same features for turning off distracting notifications while also including important new features for addressing the curved edges of the screen and temporarily turning off the “invisible” home button so you don’t accidentally press it during gameplay. If you’re the type that likes to stream as you game, you’ll love the built-in screen recorder tools.

And of course, there’s the Samsung Gear VR for exploring VR experiences which are going to be great with the gorgeous Super AMOLED display. There’s a ton of great games available already and mobile VR might just be the most exciting space for innovation.

Simply put, if you’re a gamer in the market for a brand-new phone in 2018, your best bet is the Galaxy S9.

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Best for smoothness

Razer Phone

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Razer burst onto the Android scene in 2017 with its first smartphone that was designed for the gamer on the go.

Razer went all out on the specs for this phone and it’s a beast, with a top-of-the-line Snapdragon 835 chipset, a whopping 8GB of RAM, a huge 4,000mAh battery, and a 5.7-inch display that supports a refresh rate of up to 120Hz — capable of producing the most buttery-smooth frame rate you’ve seen on a phone. It’s also got front-facing speakers that sound amazing and 64GB of on-board storage along with a dedicated microSD slot.

It all sounds so promising — so why the heck isn’t the phone designed for gamers at the top of our list? Well, as Alex Dobie discovered in his review of the Razer Phone, while the phone certainly features some impressive specs, it falls short in a number of features that you’d come to expect from a $700 phone in 2018. The camera performance is shoddy at best, there’s no waterproofing, and to top it all off it’s got no headphone jack. In spite of all the features that make it great playing mobile games the Razer Phone just can’t stack up against Samsung’s ultra-refined Galaxy S lineup — But here’s hoping Razer keeps refining the design because they’re on the right track.

Bottom line: In designing a phone for gamers, Razer seemed to lose focus on other aspects of a well-rounded mobile experience. And there still aren’t enough games optimized to take advantage of that 120Hz.

One more thing: That massive battery is one of the largest you’ll find in an Android phone and should ensure your gaming sessions are never cut short by a low battery warning.

Best value

Samsung Galaxy S8

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With the Galaxy S9 taking the top spot on this list, the still-fantastic Galaxy S8 still remains a great device for gamers to consider. Whether you go with the Galaxy S8 or the slightly larger S8+, you’ll be getting an outstanding device that can handle pretty much any game you throw at it and at a great

It features a brilliant AMOLED display capable of scaling up to QHD+ resolution — that’s 2960 x 1440. Depending on your region, the Galaxy S8 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or Samsung Exynos 8895 processor with a beefy 3,000 mAh battery tucked into the phone’s thin frame. It combines beautiful design with raw processing power to create a phone that delivers all the gaming action you can handle with nary a hiccup in gameplay.

On top of just being a fantastic phone with top-tier specs and a brilliant display, Samsung has done a great job of revamping the Game Tools first introduced on the S7. If you’re serious about mobile gaming and can afford the upgrade, the Galaxy S8 or S8+ is a quality investment to make.

Bottom line: The Galaxy S8 is still a great phone for gamers in 2018, and expect deals to emerge as the year rolls on.

One more thing: Make sure to turn on the setting that stretches the game to fill the Galaxy S8’s unique aspect ratio.

Best for accessories

Moto Z2 Play

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The latest in Motorola’s modular lineup, the Moto Z2 Play features a slightly smaller battery than its predecessor at 3000 mAh, paired with a Snapdragon 626 processor and 4GB of RAM.

But the real advantage to the Moto Z2 Play are the Moto Mods. Battery life still not enough? Take advantage of the Moto Z2 Play’s modular design and slap on the Incipio offGRID Power Pack and add an extra 2,260 mAh battery to your phone, along with charging efficiency and the added ability to wirelessly charge both the pack and your phone.

One Moto Mod that’s specific for gamers is the GamePad Mod which lets you trade touch screen controls for physical joysticks and buttons

Bottom line: Starting at around $499, the Moto Z2 Play is a pretty great phone that’s only made better with the right Moto Mods.

One more thing: Other awesome Moto Mods available for the Moto Z2 Play include a JBL Soundboost 2 speaker, Hassleblad True Zoom camera mod and the Moto InstaShare Projector.

Conclusion

For the best Android gaming experience, it’s really hard to beat the polished experience that the Galaxy S9 brings to the table. It’s got all the top-end specs you need to play any game in the Google Play Store at the highest settings, and that’s not going to change anytime soon. The Razer Phone is no slouch, either, but it’s Razer’s first foray into the smartphone world and it shows. If battery life is your biggest concern, the Moto Z Play is your best bet, especially with an optional Moto Mod to expand that battery life further. If you’re after top performance at a value price, check out the still-great Galaxy S8.

Best overall

Samsung Galaxy S9

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When considering the best phone for gamers, it comes down to three considerations: performance, display, and battery life. The Galaxy S9 check all of those boxes as it soundly bumps its predecessor from the top spot on this list. Maintaining a nearly identical form factor from the Galaxy S8, it’s the subtle improvements to the display and performance that makes the S9 tops for gamers. As Andrew Martonik points out in his comparison between the Galaxy S8 and S9, whether you get an S9 with the Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9 chipset, both processors are more frugal with power for normal tasks, so even though Samsung hasn’t increased the battery size on this year’s flagship you should notice the improved battery performance.

Beyond the top-end specs, you get great hardware features like frontfacing speakers, a headphone jack, a microSD card slot, waterproofing, and support for wireless charging.

Coupled with the fixed placement of the fingerprint scanner, a totally revamped camera setup, and Samsung’s superior Gaming Mode for blocking notifications and integrated screen record features and it’s clear that the Galaxy S9 and S9+ can’t be beat early into 2018.

Bottom line: Samsung continues to refine it’s top flagship to make the performance slightly faster and the display slightly brighter for an all-around better experience for mobile gamers.

One more thing: If you don’t mind adding some extra size for a bigger battery, the Galaxy S9+ is right for you.

Update April 5: The Galaxy S9 has stolen the top spot on our list!

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Read Mark Zuckerberg’s media Q&A on data security

Yesterday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg hosted a call with the media in which he spoke about the Cambridge Analytica situation and how Facebook is working to protect its users’ data going forward. The transcript of that call, including the Q&A that took place after Zuckerberg made his opening remarks, is now available online. The company has posted it as part of its “Hard Questions” series, which has previously tackled subjects like whether social media is good for mental health and democracy, how Facebook counters terrorism and hate speech.

You can read our summary of the call here. During it, Zuckerberg talked about some of the changes Facebook has made recently regarding how it manages its users’ data and emphasized that the company is taking the many major elections going on worldwide this year very seriously. Zuckerberg was apologetic throughout the call and stated that no one had been fired at Facebook over Cambridge Analytica.

Zuckerberg is scheduled to testify before Congress on April 11th. You can read the transcript of yesterday’s call here.

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