Google launches new tools to let parents turn off their teenager's smartphone remotely

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Parents of teenagers glued to their smartphones now have a new way to pry them away from their gadgets. Google has launched new tools on its free Family Link app designed to set "digital ground rules" for teenagers. The app was launched in March and provides parents with weekly activity reports on their child's phone usage. Up until now, the app was designed to help control the smartphone habits of children 13 and under. Google has also added the ability for parents to remotely lock their teenagers' accounts on the app using Google Assistant.

Pixel 3 release - Two new leaks reveal even more about Google's smartphone

Google Pixel 3 release - new leaks reveal even more about this smartphoneAnother day brings yet another Google Pixel 3 leak. Google's big keynote will take place on October 9 and it's almost certain the US technology firm will reveal two new devices called the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL. We've already seen plenty of pictures claiming to reveal shots of these devices but the latest leak is possibly our best confirmation yet of what's coming. Since you guys keep asking... pic.twitter.com/DpRqzsyRem — Evan Blass (@evleaks) September 21, 2018Along with the image from Blass, there's also another leak that may please Google fans. Spotted by 9to5Google, it seems the Pixel 3 could come with its own charging stand.

Meet the new iPhones: Here's all the smartphone news Apple announced today

As it stated in Apple unveils the iPhone XS, Apple Watch Series 4 and more Apple unveiled a ton of new iPhones and other devices and features at a special event today. The Xs starts at $999, and the Xs Max costs $100 more. It has a "liquid retina" LCD display that the Xs and Xs Max models don't have. Apple will start taking preorders for Xs and Xs Max Friday, and they will begin shipping a week later on Sept. 21. In addition to the phones, Apple announced the next generation of the Apple Watch, complete with a surprising new feature approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that allows users to gather and track heart data.