The Rest of the Day: F.lux Is Finally in Development for Android
Various screen dimming options are already available for your phone, but if you prefer branding , you’re in luck: f.lux for Android is currently under development and is available in closed beta.
- F.lux is finally coming to Android . The popular app is currently in closed beta and requires your phone to be rooted , but you can request access on the fl.ux forum if you want to try it out. (Of course, similar apps have long been available on the platform for similar screen customization.) [Android Police]
- Opera Max for Android will now tell you which of your apps are the data culprit . It will send you a notification whenever the app uses 10MB of data per week so you can figure out why your data limit is evaporating. [The Next Web]
- Microsoft just released a note-taking app optimized for inking with a stylus on Windows 10 tablets. It’s called Plumbago, and it’s another experiment by the Microsoft Garage developer think tank. [Microsoft]
- The FCC yesterday voted to implement its plan to overhaul the rules governing cable boxes . (After all, they want it to be more like cable modems that you can buy instead of renting.) [Gizmodo]
- Facebook Messenger for Android now supports multiple accounts , which is especially handy if you share the device with your family and have to sign in every time you use it. [Facebook]