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iPhone users should expect to receive iOS 17.1.2 next week

November 20, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

Get ready iPhone users because iOS 17.1.2 is coming your way. MacRumors says that it has seen evidence of the update in its website’s analytics logs. Some of the higher profile bugs that still need to be exterminated include one […]


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Under oath, employee reveals that Google spends billions so Android can compete with iOS

November 10, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

One of the subjects that the U.S. v. Google antitrust trial has focused on is the billions of dollars in search revenue sharing that Google pays out to various Android phone manufacturers and wireless carriers. All of that money is […]


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New Google Chrome feature ends the thumb-stretching madness — but it’s only for iPhone

November 1, 2023

Via: Mashable

Google added a new feature to Chrome that is reminiscent of Safari’s current design. You can now move the address bar to the bottom of the screen. This means you no longer have to stretch your thumbs to reach the […]


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Match drops out of Google Play antitrust showdown

October 31, 2023

Via: The Verge

Match Group and Google announced a settlement on Tuesday in Match’s lawsuit against the company. The last-minute decision leaves Google scheduled to go up against Fortnite publisher Epic Games alone in an antitrust trial that starts next week, with Epic […]


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A weird storage bug in Android 14 is locking users out of their phones

October 30, 2023

Via: TechSpot

Android 14 has been plagued by a storage bug associated with its “multiple profiles” feature. While users can open multiple profiles on a single smartphone or tablet, they face the risk of losing both data and access to their device. […]


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Google will require Android apps to better moderate AI-generated content

October 25, 2023

Via: The Verge

With generative AI exploding everywhere, Google will start requiring that Android apps include a way to report offensive AI-generated content and follow new moderation rules around what kind of AI content is acceptable. Apps using AI-generated content will be required […]


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You can now have custom action buttons on Wear OS with a new Google Assistant tile

October 19, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

You can now have custom action buttons on your smartwatch with a new Google Assistant tile that is rolling out to Wear OS. The tile can be set up as a shortcut to do pretty much any action the Google […]


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Wi-Fi issue not fixed in iOS 17.1 is frustrating iPhone 15 series owners

October 18, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

Nearly two weeks ago we told you about an issue that some iPhone 15 series users were experiencing with their Wi-Fi connections. Some reported that content wouldn’t load on their phones while connected to Wi-Fi and others said that while […]


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Google Wallet adds Driver’s License and Digital ID support for more U.S. States

October 18, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

Back in June, Google announced some forthcoming features for Google Wallet that we are just now seeing roll out. One of these was the ability to add a state ID or Driver’s License to facilitate TSA checkpoint procedures at select […]


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Android users may soon get a two-page document view layout in Google Drive

October 13, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

Google Drive is getting a new two-page layout on large screens, such as foldable phones and tablets. This is a significant improvement over the current layout, which merely stretches out the same portrait UI to fit landscape screens. This new […]


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You can now troubleshoot battery and network issues on the Google Pixel 8 series via a new app

October 12, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

Google is rolling out a new Pixel Troubleshooting app that can help you identify and fix battery and network problems on your phone. The app is only available on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro for now, but Google […]


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Adoption rate for iOS 17 is surprisingly low

October 6, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

It was on September 18th when Apple released iOS 17 to the public. For many, it was a moment that they had been waiting months for. Others might not have been counting down the days but were still interested in […]


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iPhone 12 SAR-lowering software update approved by French authorities

September 29, 2023

Via: GSMArena.com

While the past two weeks have been all about the iPhone 15 series, we did get a strange recent development with the three-year-old iPhone 12 in France. The National Frequency Agency (ANFR) found the vanilla iPhone 12 was emitting higher […]


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Even Xiaomi has a better update policy than Google now

September 5, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

Android phones have steadily been getting better with regard to the duration of software support. Samsung and OnePlus promise longer software support than other mainstream Android manufacturers and now, Xiaomi will also provide support for as long as these two […]


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Instead of Android 14, Google is unveiling a new Android logo and a bunch of cool new features

September 5, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

If you were expecting Google to release the stable version of Android 14 on the first Monday or Tuesday of September, the search giant has a rather unpleasant surprise for you today. Of course, such a rollout would have benefitted […]


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Android 14 adds a very useful accessibilty feature topping Apple’s implementation of it

August 28, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

For those who have trouble seeing or hearing when they have a notification on their iPhone or iPad, Apple has allowed users to be alerted when they have received such a message by having the LED flash on the back […]


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Apple releases watchOS 9.6.1 with a big medical fix

August 16, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

Apple today released an update to watchOS 9.6.1 which is available for the Apple Watch Series 4 and later. That model was released on September 21st, 2018. This means that those with the Series 4 Apple Watch running through the […]


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Firefox’s Android app is getting proper support for extensions once again

August 14, 2023

Via: The Verge

Firefox’s Android app will soon support an “open ecosystem of extensions,” developer Mozilla has announced, allowing users to customize the browser with a wide range of third-party addons. An exact release date for the feature is yet to be announced, […]


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Supreme Court ruling allows Apple to continue blocking links to third-party app-payment services

August 9, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

The Supreme Court today ruled in favor of Apple and against Fortnite developer Epic Games by preventing an injunction ordered by a federal judge from taking effect. Back in September 2021, Judge Yvonne Rogers Gonzalez issued her decision on a […]


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Google Maps on Android Auto gets a design tweak that will help drivers on the road

July 27, 2023

Via: PhoneArena

Google Maps is rolling out a new design for the Maps app on Android Auto. The new design adds a sidebar to the Maps experience in your car where controls live. Previously, map controls were only displayed when you interacted […]