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Smart Lock ‘Trusted places’ missing for some, including Pixel on Android 13 QPR1 [U: Fix]

The Android 13 QPR1 Beta has been relatively stable, but some Pixel owners have now noticed that the “Trust places” Smart Lock option has disappeared for them. Update 9/30: A fix for this issue is starting to appear. After updating to version 22.39.12 of Google Play services, the Trusted places Smart Lock option returned on an impacted Pixel of ours. If the update is rolled out to your…
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Samsung October 2022 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices

Samsung is on a roll as of late with device updates for a number of handsets. The October 2022 security update is even rolling out for a number of Samsung Galaxy phones and even a few tablets. Samsung October 2022 security update – here’s what’s new: No details have been released for the latest Android Security Update Bulletin, but we expect that to change over the coming days as Pixel…
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Google Messages: How to use emoji reactions with any recipient

In Google Messages, you can send reactions to received messages with a selection of emoji, no matter who texted you. This guide will quickly show you how to react to messages. For a while now, Google Messages users have been able to react to RCS messages with a roundup of…
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Google Account switcher on Android getting Material You tweaks

One of the most common UI components across first-party Google apps is the account switcher, and it’s picking up more Material You elements. As spotted in Messages (if you have the Google Photos video integration enabled), tapping your profile avatar reveals that the sheet has more rounded corners. This visually looks more in line with Material You. Meanwhile, the “Manage your Google…
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Apple touts iPhone 14 Pro camera prowess with high-energy ‘Chase’ ad

Apple is out with its latest ad, focused on the power of its iPhone 14 Pro camera system. The high-speed ad “Chase” highlights the all-new 48MP main camera and features like Action Mode, 4K Cinematic mode, improved low-light performance, and more. The new one-minute iPhone 14 Pro ad shows a variety of ways the device can capture impressive chase-style shots from just holding the smartphone…
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