Totallee Samsung Galaxy S9 Case review: It’s like nothing’s there

An excellent option for case-haters.

I’ve been rocking the Galaxy S9 for the past couple weeks, and while it’s an absolutely stunning piece of hardware, having to wipe smudges off its glass back every few minutes is less than fun.

Skins from companies like Dbrand are good solutions for hiding glass backs without adding any bulk to your phone, but they do so while offering absolutely no protection at all.

While looking for a way to make my Galaxy S9 a bit more useable while also keeping it thin and light, I came across Totallee’s ultra-slim cases. I loved the Totallee case I reviewed for the Pixel 2, but how’s the company’s S9 variant hold up? Let’s find out.

Totallee Samsung Galaxy S9 case

Price: $14.99

Bottom line: The Galaxy S9 is a slippery slab of glass. Totallee’s case adds grip and makes fingerprints a thing of the past.

The Good

• Fits perfectly and has precise cutouts
• Seriously doesn’t look or feel like a regular case
• Multiple colors + textures available
• Easy to take on and off

The Bad

• Picks up scratches easily

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This is my favorite alternative to traditional cases

Totallee Galaxy S9 Case What I like

If you caught my Totallee Pixel 2 case review, a lot of what I said there echoes over to this one for the Galaxy S9.

Totallee’s cases have the form factor of a traditional case, but once it’s on your phone, looks a lot more like a skin. It’s still shocking just how thin these things are, and while that does result in less protection, that’s something that’s given up on purpose.

This is a case that’s designed to be as thin as possible, and in those regards, it absolutely excels.

Measuring in at just 0.02-inches thick, this really is like a glove for the Galaxy S9. It’s easy to take on and off and doesn’t add any amount of bulk to the phone. You get to use the Galaxy S9 as it was intended while not having to worry about nonstop smudges or accidentally scratching its glass back. For that point alone, this case is well worth the money.

I didn’t find myself having any issues pressing the GS9’s buttons with the case applied, the cutouts for the fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone hack, and USB-C port work without any issues, and I love that you’ve got your choice between a matte or glossy back with the different colors that are available.

Wear and tear

Totallee Galaxy S9 Case What I don’t like

While Totallee’s case does do an excellent job at keeping scratches away from the Galaxy S9, the same can’t be said for the actual case itself. After using the matte Pitch Black case regularly for a few days, I noticed multiple scratches all over it.

They’re nothing serious and only really visible in certain lighting, but even so, it doesn’t bode all that well for the case’s longevity.

I suppose you could try and counter this with the Jet White or Frosted White colors, but that’ll be up to you.

Totallee Galaxy S9 Case

The Galaxy S9 is one of the most stunning phones on the market right now, and with the Totallee case, you get to use it the way Samsung intended while also not having to deal with the pains that come with an all-glass back.

This isn’t a case you should buy if you’re particularly rough on your phones or want something that can withstand numerous drops. Instead, this is a case to buy if you want to protect your Galaxy S9 from daily wear and tear without compromising its design.

4.5
out of 5

At $14.99 a pop, Totallee — once again — has a winner on its hands.

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How to claim your free copy of the Moss soundtrack

It’s a beautiful score, well worth getting.

Since its launch, Polyarc games have continued to expand the availability of its brilliant VR game Moss and today, they are adding even more incentive to buy.

Anyone who has purchased Moss on any of the platforms it is available on — which currently includes PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality — can now download the entire soundtrack for free. In case you are one of those people who doesn’t listen to the music when playing, the Moss soundtrack is simply wonderful and would be a calming playlist for any day.

How to claim the soundtrack.

The process is slightly different on each system but Polyarc has made it as easy as possible to do, just follow these instructions and you should be good to go.

Note: The free download is only available for people who buy the game before August 17th 2018. Polyarc will be offering the game as a bundle with the Soundtrack for $29.99 until August 17th, rising to $34.99 after that.

PlayStation VR

Gamers can go to the Moss Soundtrack page in the PlayStation Store to download it directly from there. At the time of writing the soundtrack isn’t available but we will update this post when it does arrive, possibly on August 3rd to coincide with the steam release.

Steam

Gamers will find the soundtrack in the DLC section of Moss as part of the game update hitting August 3, 2018. Players have until August 17, 2018 to download the MP3 files before the soundtrack is removed from the DLC section of the single-game purchase.

VivePort

HTC will send gamers an email with a code allowing them to redeem and download the soundtrack from Bandcamp after August 17, 2018.

Oculus Rift, Gamestop, and Physical Purchase

Polyarc will send gamers a code allowing them to redeem and download the soundtrack from Bandcamp after August 17, 2018. Note: gamers need to send soundtrack@polyarcgames.com proof of purchase by August 18, 2018 to be eligible for the free copy of the soundtrack.

Let us know what you think.

So there we go, some simple ways to get the soundtrack, and some more convoluted but hey, free stuff is free stuff. Did you get your free copy? what do you think of the soundtrack and of moss? Let us know in the Comment section.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 rumors: Release date, specs, price, and features!

Here’s everything we know about the Galaxy Note 9!

Now more than ever, Samsung’s Galaxy S+ phones are becoming eerily similar to the Note series. The Note used to be Samsung’s way of touting all of the latest and greatest tech it had to offer, and while this is still the case, the same can be said for this year’s Galaxy S9+.

Samsung needs more than just the S Pen to make the Note 9 stand out from its own phones and the rest of the competition, and luckily, all signs are pointing to something exciting for this year’s release. Here’s what we know so far!

July 27, 2018 — Samsung releases two more teasers for the Galaxy Note 9

After releasing its first Note 9 teaser video to hype up the phone’s battery life, Samsung’s published two other clips that focus on hyping its performance and storage.

On the performance side of things, we’re expecting the Note 9 to come equipped with the Snapdragon 845 and 6 or 8GB RAM. We already saw the 845 in the Galaxy S9 series, but the 8GB RAM would be a step up from the S9+’s 6GB.

In regards to storage, current rumors point at three different configurations — including 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.

July 26, 2018 — Fortnite for Android will reportedly be exclusive to the Note 9 for 30 days and come with V-Buck pre-order bonuses

There’s a lot of hype surrounding the Note 9, but there’s even more excitement for the phenomenon that is Fortnite. We’ve been anxiously waiting for more info about the game’s Android release since Epic confirmed it last May, and now a report from 9to5Google is here to shed a lot more light on the matter.

Fortnite will reportedly come to Android first as an exclusive for the Galaxy Note 9. It’ll stay that way for 30 days, and after that, be released for other compatible Android handsets. If the Note 9 is expected to launch at some point in late August, that’d put Fortnite’s general Android availability at some point in late September.

Along with this, it’s also said that an optional pre-order bonus for the Note 9 will be $100 to $150 worth of V-Bucks (the in-game currency for Fortnite). If you don’t care about that, you can choose to get wireless AKG headphones instead.

What will the Galaxy Note 9 look like?

Quick answer — a lot like the Note 8.

We’ve seen one collection of renders for the Note 9 so far (pictured above), and save for the fingerprint sensor being moved below the rear camera sensor, the phone’s shaping up to be nearly identical to last year’s model.

As such, we can expect a large Infinity Display with slim bezels, an all-glass back, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Samsung’s event teaser suggests that we’ll get at least one bright yellow color option, but I’m still crossing my fingers the Galaxy S9’s Burgundy Red gets a wide release on the Note 9 🤞.

What specs can we look forward to?

Samsung’s Galaxy Note phones are always home to some of the best specs around, and the Note 9 shouldn’t be any different.

Based on the current rumor mill and what we’ve seen from other 2018 flagships, here’s what we think we’ll see this year.

What’s going on with the S Pen?

The S Pen has always been one of the biggest draws to the Galaxy Note phones, and this year with the Note 9, we’re expecting Samsung to give the accessory one of the biggest updates we’ve seen in years.

One of the biggest changes this time around is that the Note 9 S Pen is rumored to come with Bluetooth. On one hand, this means the S Pen will need to have a battery and be charged somehow. Although we can’t confirm this, it’s likely Samsung will design a system that allows the S Pen to charge up while it’s inside the Note 9.

On a more exciting note, Bluetooth could allow for the S Pen to be useful even when it’s not in direct contact with the Note 9. Its button could act as a camera shutter, slide-show clicker, give you better alerts when it’s away from your phone, and more.

There have also been hints at some sort of gaming-specific features, but it’s unclear how exactly these will pan out.

When will the Galaxy Note 9 be released?

The Galaxy Note 9 will be announced on August 9, 2018, at an Unpacked event in New York City.

We can expect retail availability to come in a 1-2 week time frame after the announcement, if any previous launches are any indication.

How much will the Galaxy Note 9 cost?

Pricing for the Note series has steadily been going up each year, as has the majority of the smartphone industry.

The Galaxy Note 8 costs $950 unlocked, and I’d expect the Note 9 to cost either the same or slightly more. Apple proved with the iPhone X that people aren’t afraid to shell out $1000+ for a new smartphone, and I don’t consider it to be out of the question for Samsung to follow suit with the Note 9 – especially if it adopts newer technologies like an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Updated: July 23, 2018: Added a new section for the Note 9’s S Pen.

New York is kicking Spectrum out of the state

The ISP failed to expand its services to enough residents.

Spectrum, the home internet brand from Charter, is getting kicked out of New York in the U.S.

On Friday, July 27, ABC7 reported that state is giving Spectrum the boot after it failed to meet demands that were set in place back in 2016. Although Spectrum says it made its network available to over 86,000 residents, New York was planning on 145,000 businesses and homes being serviced.

Commenting on this, New York’s Public Service Commission Chair, John B. Rhodes, said:

Charter’s non-compliance and brazenly disrespectful behavior toward New York State and its customers necessitates the actions taken today seeking court-ordered penalties for its failures, and revoking the Charter merger approval.

In addition to being kicked out of New York, Spectrum is also being hit with a $3 million fine and must have all operations run per usual while New York finds a replacement for the ISP’s exisitng subscribers within 60 days.

If you live in New York, what’s your take on this decision?

Apple May Turn Fantasy 80s Movie ‘Time Bandits’ Into a TV Series

Apple is close to securing a deal for the rights to turn 1980s fantasy movie “Time Bandits” into a TV series, reports Deadline.

Directed by Terry Gilliam, “Time Bandits” featured the story of an imaginative 11-year-old boy, Kevin, who gets sucked into a fantastical adventure with a band of dwarves during the Napoleonic Wars in Italy.

Kevin and the dwarves travel through time using a magical map, visiting places like ancient Greece and the Titanic and fighting off an evil being intent on stealing the map for his own purposes.

The original film starred John Cleese, Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall, Kenny Baker, David Warner, Ian Holm, Katherine Helmond, Jim Broadbent, and others.

According to Deadline, the new TV series based on the movie will be a co-production between Anonymous Content, Paramount Television, and Media Rights Capital. Gilliam is set to serve as a non-writing executive producer.

If Apple secures the rights to the “Time Bandits” TV spinoff, it will join the other more than a dozen television shows Apple has in the works, which span genres from drama to comedy to shows for children.

In other related news, comedy writer Regina Hicks has signed on to be a co-showrunner for Apple’s upcoming animated television show “Central Park” alongside Loren Bouchard and Josh Gad.

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Elevation Lab’s New NightPad 7.5W Wireless Charger is Perfect for Bedtime Use

Elevation Lab, known for its popular line of wired dock options for the iPhone, recently came out with its first wireless charging dock, the NightPad.

The NightPad, which is a 7.5W charger, looks like a lot of other wireless chargers on the market, but there are some premium features to be aware of. It’s covered in a soft silicone material that holds the iPhone in place while it’s charging, and there’s also a raised ring that makes sure the iPhone stays secure.

While the design of the NightPad is simple, that silicone material has such a matte finish that it makes the charging pad look super black, so it does stand out from your average charging pad. There is subtle Elevation Lab branding on the top of the charger, but it can be hard to see just because it’s so dark.

Size wise, the NightPad is palm-sized and a little larger than a coaster. As with most wireless chargers this size, you do need to make sure to get the iPhone lined up in the center because if it’s off to the side a bit (which can happen — especially in the dark) it won’t charge.

There is no LED on the NightPad at all, which is a deviation from most chargers. This was done so that it can be used in a dark room, and it’s a decision that I understand. It’s easy enough to tell when the iPhone is charging because there’s a buzz when you first put it on the charger.

A 6-foot braided micro-USB cable is included with the NightPad, so this is a great choice if you need a long cable. I don’t, so it was a bit of a nuisance, but Elevation Lab does include a velcro cable wrangler to wind up extra cord.

You can purchase the NightPad with or without a power supply, and the version with 15W QC 3.0 power supply is $10 more expensive. 15W+ adapters are required for Apple’s faster 7.5W charging, so people without a QC 3.0 power adapter will want to purchase the version that includes it.

If you already have a compatible power adapter, you can use that and get a discount on the NightPad.

In my testing, the NightPad charged at 7.5W as advertised. I drained it to 1 percent battery and then put it on the charger for an hour. With the first test, it charged up to 37 percent, and with the second test, it charged to 39 percent.

That’s in line with other 7.5W charging speeds I’ve seen during the summer, where the indoor temperature is about 74 degrees. Temperature can impact wireless charging speeds quite a lot, so expect to see a lot of variance depending on ambient temperature and other factors.

Elevation Lab says that the NightPad can charge the iPhone 50 percent faster than standard Qi wireless chargers, but that must be in optimal conditions because the NightPad charges the iPhone at the same rates as other 7.5W chargers and the difference between a 7.5W charger and a 5W charger in our experience is not typically 50 percent.

While designed for iPhone, the NightPad will work with other Qi-based devices and it supports Samsung’s 10W fast charging.

Wireless charging is no match for wired charging so it’s not always ideal when you need a lot of power in a short amount of time, but it’s ideal for charging over the course of the day or at night.

I tested the NightPad with a standard Apple silicone case, but Elevation Lab says that it will officially work with cases up to 3mm thick and unofficially, it supports cases up to 6mm thick.

Bottom Line

All of the 7.5W iPhone wireless chargers charge at about the same speed. so choosing one comes down to the features that appeal to you.

The NightPad is a good choice if you’re going to use your wireless charger at night, because there’s no LED to add extra light pollution to the room.

It offers an appealing pure black color and a silicone base that holds the iPhone in place, plus it has an extra long braided cord. The $40 version is worth it to make sure you get the faster 7.5W charging speeds, and it is competitively priced with other premium chargers on the market.

How to Buy

You can purchase the NightPad from the Elevation Lab website for $39.95 standalone and for $49.95 with a 15W QC 3.0 power supply included.

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How to Make a Group FaceTime Call on iOS 12

Apple in iOS 12 introduced a long-awaited Group FaceTime feature that’s designed to let you chat with up to 32 people at one time, using a unique tiled interface that’s new to FaceTime.

Group FaceTime is relatively easy to use, but it may not be immediately obvious how a call is initiated nor how all of the group chat options work, which is why we’ve taken an in-depth look at the new feature.

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Placing a Call

There are two ways to initiate a Group FaceTime call, using the FaceTime app or the Messages app.

FaceTime App

Open up the FaceTime app
Tap on the “+” button in the upper right hand corner.
In the “To” field, type a name and tap it.
Type another name.
Continue typing in all of the names of the participants who you want to chat with.
When ready to place the call, tap on either the audio or the video option and participants will receive a popup letting them know that you want to FaceTime with them.

Messages App

Open up an existing multi-person conversation or create a new iMessage chat thread.
At the top, where the names of the chat participants are listed, tap to bring up a menu bar.
Choose the “FaceTime” option to transition from a text-based conversation to a video or audio call.
The Messages FaceTime interface works with just one person or with a group of people, and it’s perhaps the easiest way to initiate a multi-person FaceTime call.

Receiving an Incoming Call Request

When a Group FaceTime chat is initiated either via FaceTime or through the Messages app, you will get a notification letting you know that a FaceTime call is initiating, which you can tap to join.

Joining an Existing Group FaceTime Call

When you’re in a group chat in the Messages app and someone initiates a Group FaceTime conversation, any person in the chat can join the call at anytime.

In the Messages interface, there’s a chat popup that lets you know a call is ongoing, with a “Join” button available and the number of people active in the conversation.

Joining a conversation is as simple as tapping that “Join” button, which automatically adds you to the call. There’s no approval interface, so be aware that if you’re in the middle of a conversation, anyone from a group Messages chat can interrupt and join in.

While in a Group FaceTime call, you’ll also see a chat bubble that lets you know how long the call has been going on.

Adding Another Person Through FaceTime

While in a FaceTime call, you can easily add another person to the chat.

In an active call, tap on the icon that features three dots.
Tap on “Add Person.”
Choose a name from the list to send them a notification to join in.

Leaving a Group FaceTime Call

As with a standard FaceTime call, exiting a Group FaceTime chat is as simple as tapping the big red “X” button to end the chat.

Focusing on Chat Members

All Group FaceTime calls are displayed with a tiled interface that highlights the person who last spoke. If you have a call with multiple people, you’ll see tiles of various sizes focusing on main participants, with those who haven’t spoken recently minimized in small tiles.

You can double tap on any person’s tile to make it the focal point in your FaceTime view, enlarging the tile to its biggest possible size. Tap again to go back to the standard tiled view.

Applying Effects

In addition to multi-person FaceTime calls, iOS 12 adds a new FaceTime effects camera that you can use while chatting. While in a FaceTime call, tap on the star-shaped icon to the left of the end call button to access options that include Animoji and Memoji, filters, stickers, shapes, and text.

Multiple effects can be applied at once, which are displayed to all chat participants. The people you’re chatting with can also choose different effects to use, leading to chats filled with different Memoji and Animoji characters.

Memoji and Animoji are limited to devices with the TrueDepth camera system.

We did a detailed how to on the Effects camera in the Messages app, and it’s essentially the same for FaceTime, so make sure to check that out for additional details on how to use this new feature.

Beta Limitations

During the iOS 12 beta testing period, Group FaceTime is limited to the iPhone 6s, iPhone SE, iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2, and later devices.

On the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPad Air, audio is the only available option for Group FaceTime, with video unavailable.

The Camera Effects feature in FaceTime is available on iPhone 7 or later and is not available on iPad during the beta.

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Google’s updated events search feature will keep your boredom at bay

Here to ensure you’re never bored this summer is Google, which has rolled out new and improved ways to search for events in your neck of the woods.

After introducing a card interface for event-related searches last year, the internet giant is ramping up its techniques yet again, simplifying your hunt for the perfect way to fill your free time. Now you’ll be able to find information such as time, location, and ticket pricing, and Google is also serving up a new way to discover events that you might otherwise be unaware of.

If you conduct a search for say, “event near me” or “free concert,” Google will present you with a list of events from a wide range of sites, as well as key information about that event, straight from the search page. Really, that just means less clicking on links, and more information presented at once.

You can then tap any event that piques your interest, and you’ll see relevant details like time, location, ticketing  providers, and other information that Google says “will help you decide whether to attend.” If you decide the answer is “yes,” you can follow the links to buy tickets from a number of different purveyors (Google seems to be emphasizing that this isn’t all Google-run, and that third-party sellers are indeed being included). Additionally, you can share and save events if you’re looking to create an itinerary with friends, or are just weighing your options.

Moreover, Google is also promising to help folks find events based on their interests. “While browsing events, you can tap the “For You” tab to get personalized ideas for things to do near you,” Google notes in a blog post. “You’ll also see trending and popular events in your area to keep you in the loop on the hottest happenings.” These events can range from meetups to concerts to individual events hosted by various organizations and brands that you’ve indicated an interest in. Listings are said to be updated often, so you’re always looking at the most updated menu of options available.

Google will be rolling out these new features over the next few days, and for the time being, they’re only available to users in the United States.

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Mars is as near to Earth as it’s been in 15 years, so Hubble took some photos

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NASA, ESA, A. Simon (GSFC) and the OPAL Team, and J. DePasquale (STScI)

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For the past 28 years, the Hubble Space Telescope has captured some of the most iconic images of outer space. Now, as Mars and Saturn swing by Earth this summer, the legendary telescope has snapped a handful of beautiful images to add to the collection.

Although millions of miles away from Earth, the orbits of Mars and Saturn brought the planets relatively close this summer. Known as “opposition” — because we see the planets rise in the east as the sun sets in the west — this event gave astronomers a unique chance to capture detailed images of the planets, thanks to their proximity and full illumination from the sun.

Saturn orbited some 870 million miles away, while in opposition to Earth on June 27. A few weeks earlier, Hubble captured images of the planet’s six moons — Dione, Enceladus, Tethys, Janus, Epimetheus, and Mimas — appearing like specs in the sky. At the ringed-planet’s north pole, Hubble identified a hexagonal pattern first spotted 37 years ago during a flyby from Voyager 1.

NASA, ESA, and STScI

Just under two weeks before Mars reaches it’s closest approach to Earth in 15 years (around 36 million miles on July 27), Hubble captured a dense and massive dust storm enshrouding the red planet. The persistent storm has lasted for more than four months, which has caused trouble for the solar-powered Mars Opportunity rover. During the storm, NASA has been unable to connect with the rover. The image above shows just how dense the storm is.

“Since the NASA/European Space Agancy Hubble Space Telescope was launched, its goal has always been to study not only distant astronomical objects, but also the planets within our solar system,” the space agencies wrote in a statement. “Hubble’s high-resolution images of our planetary neighbors can only be surpassed by pictures taken from spacecraft that actually visit these bodies. However, Hubble has one advantage over space probes: It can look at these objects periodically and observe them over much longer periods than any passing probe could.”

Hubble has proven to be a workhorse during it’s nearly three decades in operation, while it’s successor, the James Webb Space Telescope, is fraught with delays and carries a hefty $9.66 billion price tag. NASA recently announced the telescope won’t be ready until at least March 30, 2021.

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Facial recognition can help would-be moms find an egg donor who looks like them

For would-be parents who are unable to have children without medical assistance, one possible option is to use an egg donor. This method involves a donor anonymously giving her eggs to an infertile patient to help them give birth. But after undergoing the (sometimes tough) decision to have fertility treatment, hopeful-moms-to-be are faced with a second question: “Will my kid look like me?” Ovobank, a pioneering egg bank in Spain, has a high-tech answer to the conundrum — and it involves using facial recognition to match up patients to similar-looking donors.

“In Spain, where both [in vitro fertilizaation clinic] FIV Marbella and Ovobank are based, egg donation is anonymous, so the patient can’t choose the donor as it is done in some countries,” Dr. Enrique Criado Scholz, general director of the two companies, told Digital Trends. “It is the medical professionals that have the responsibility of finding a donor that matches the patient’s phenotypic characteristics.”

Until now, this process was achieved by looking at the patient’s phenotypical characteristics — referring to their height, hair color, eye color, and skin color. The facial matching part was then a subjective decision made based on the doctor’s choices. What Ovomatch offers instead is a facial-recognition matching algorithm, which allows the patient to find their idea donor by snapping a quick selfie through a mobile app.

“[Our app asks] the patient to take a selfie and [then] scans over 100 facial points, which it will then compare to the donors that already match that patient phenotypically,” Scholz said. “Ovomatch will then come up with the number of donors that not only match the patient’s phenotypic characteristics, but also have a close resemblance to her.”

After this process is carried out, the app sends out two reports: One to the collaborating IVF center so they can begin to program the treatment, and the other to Ovobank so that it can prepare the necessary paperwork related to the egg donation. Finally, Ovobank will get in contact with the collaboration center, and arrange shipment of the eggs.

“This service is already being rolled out internationally,” Scholz said. “It is available for download on both Android and iOS platforms.”

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