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The new Steam app officially launches on Android

For a long time, the Steam mobile app was a necessary evil, needed in order to log in anywhere you went. Now, a new Steam app rebuild has finally launched on Android, bringing along a totally new design and a multitude of improvements. In beta form, the new Steam app has been around for a couple of months. Back when it become available for beta testers, we took dove into it, noting all of the…
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Google really wants iPhone users to switch to Pixel 7, boosts trade-in credits up to $1,000

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are now widely available and shipping to early customers, but there’s a new bonus for iPhone users looking to switch as Google has boosted trade-in values. Starting today, the Google Store is offering boosted trade-in values on iPhone models with up to $1,055 in value towards the purchase of Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro, which start at $599 and $899…
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Why Vodafone needed an AI Booster to scale data science

Did you miss a session from MetaBeat 2022? Head over to the on-demand library for all of our featured sessions here. Telecom giant Vodafone is no stranger to the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), having used the technology for years, with…
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Signal is winding down plaintext SMS support in its Android app

Signal is removing the option to send and receive SMS messages in its Android app. Folks who currently use Signal as their default SMS app will receive alerts advising them to switch to a different one. You’ll be able to export your SMS messages and import them into another app (as long as the other one supports that option). The change won’t happen overnight. “You will have…
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MobileNews

Google made a wine-esque guide for pairing Pixel Watch bands with faces

The Pixel Watch is launching with an extensive band and face collection, and Google has delightfully created a pairing guide of sorts. For example, the default Active band is made of “waterproof fluoroelastomer with a soft-touch coating” that makes it “both durable and comfortable.” Google says it “goes well with” the Analog face that is described as “minimal yet chic,” while…
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