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Here’s everything new in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 [Gallery]

December 13, 2022
Google usually releases previews bright and early, but opted for a late afternoon release for Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1. Over the coming days, we’ll dive into all of Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) QPR1 screenshots appear on the left…
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Android 13 output switcher support for Chromecast rolling out, starting with YouTube Music

December 13, 2022
When Android introduced the output switcher two years ago, people immediately wanted Cast support. This is finally happening on Android 13 with YouTube Music being one of the first apps to list Chromecast devices in the output switcher. One of our Android 13 devices (Pixel 7) running the stable QPR1 December release and YouTube Music this evening has started surfacing Chromecast devices in the…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review: A flagship foldable refined

December 13, 2022
Throughout its first three generations, Samsung’s flagship foldable phone has made massive leaps and improvements. Simply putting together the original Fold with its flexible OLED screen was a triumph of engineering, even though it had some obvious flaws. Then on the Z…
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Latest International Water Satellite Packs an Engineering Punch

December 13, 2022
Set for a Thursday, Dec. 15 launch, the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite promises to provide an extraordinary accounting of water over much of Earth’s surface. Its measurements of fresh water and the ocean will help researchers address some of the most…
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Galaxy S23 Ultra specs leak in regulatory listing with its custom version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

December 13, 2022
Samsung is gearing up for a February launch for the Galaxy S23 series, and this week a regulatory listing is giving us a look at the core specs for the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Over the weekend, the Galaxy S23 Ultra made its way through TENAA, a regulatory board in China that’s similar to the FCC in the United States. The listing didn’t offer a look at the physical phone, but did end up revealing…
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Google delays start of Manifest V2 Chrome extension deprecation

December 13, 2022
Google was originally set to phase out Chrome support for old Manifest v2 extensions in 2023, but that’s now being postponed. In 2021, Google announced its deprecation plans and last provided an update this September. On Friday, the company said that the “Manifest V2…
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How to use wireless Android Auto

December 13, 2022
Our phones have the ability to make a commute or road trip better with free navigation and access to music and more, and systems like Android Auto make all of that safer and less distracting. While Android Auto is convenient in any form, it’s best when wireless. Here’s…
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Xiaomi 13 goes official with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Leica cameras, and iPhone 14’s side rails

December 13, 2022
While it won’t be launching globally for a bit, the Xiaomi 13 series has just been announced as one of the first devices with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The Xiaomi 13 series consists of the standard Xiaomi 13 and the Xiaomi 13 Pro. The lower-end model is a flagship in its own right, packing a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, new cameras from Leica, and more. It also has a distinct iPhone-inspired look to its…
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