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New Google Phone, Messages, and Contacts app icons roll out [U]

October 29, 2022
In addition to introducing a handful of Messages features, Google is rolling out new icons for the SMS/RCS app, as well as Phone and Contacts. Update 10/28: Just a week after the icons were announced, Phone by Google has been updated with the new logo. The Phone icon is now flatter than before, while the Themed version is quite simple. Version 92.0.484272277 rolled out to the beta channel this…
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Review: Incipio’s Pixel 7 cases are certified by Google, and they fit like it

October 29, 2022
Incipio has a long history of developing cases that reliably keep your devices safe. This year’s lineup of Pixel 7 cases does just that while complimenting some of the best parts of the phone with the Incipio Grip and Duo cases. Incipio’s Pixel 7 and 7 Pro cases The Grip case itself is made of “molecular recycled material” which has an antimicrobial coating for extra bacterial…
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Apple touts Fitness+ expansion to all iPhone users in new video

October 29, 2022
With this week’s release of iOS 16.1, Apple opened the floodgates for its Fitness+ streaming workouts service. While once limited to Apple Watch owners, Apple Fitness+ is now available to anyone with an iPhone…and Apple has a new video promoting this expansion today. Apple Fitness+ offers a variety of different workouts and workout categories for $9.99 per month. It’s also included with…
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Telegram nixes paid posts on iOS after blowback from Apple

October 29, 2022
Telegram and its users are looking into ways to make more money from the platform. One method users have tried is using third-party payment bots to sell paid individual posts on their channels. However, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says the company had to shut down paid posts on…
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Mary Barra claims GM’s electric vehicles will qualify for the full tax credit in ‘2 to 3 years’

October 28, 2022
General Motors CEO Mary Barra spoke with analysts Tuesday, saying GM’s EV models will be able to qualify for the full tax credit in two to three years. What are the qualifications for the EV tax credit? The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in August, provides up to $7,500 for new electric vehicle purchases. However, the EV must adhere to specific battery mineral sourcing and components…
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