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Android using Context Hub Runtime Environment to speed up Fast Pair

Android offers support for a Context Hub Runtime Environment (CHRE), and Google is using it to speed up Fast Pair on the OnePlus 11.  While one central unit called the Applications Processor manages all applications on the phone, its size means it takes considerable battery power to run. Smaller processors can handle simple tasks much more efficiently, which is exactly where CHRE comes…
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Google Search adds personalized podcast directory to replace episode results

Until recently, searching for a podcast on Google would surface individual episodes that you could quickly start playing. That’s now being replaced by a podcast directory in Google Search. On mobile (in the US), searching for a type of podcast — e.g., “news podcast” or “comedy podcast” — will surface a new card. “Podcasts” starts by letting you filter results by app/service…
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iPhone display list: Size, resolution, ppi, brightness for every model

Curious what display Apple has put in its iPhones over the years or the specs your current iPhone display has? Follow along for a look at the complete iPhone display list for the size, resolution, pixels per inch (ppi), brightness, and more that’s found on the screen of every iPhone model. iPhone has seen quite the evolution over the years when it comes to displays. While Apple initially…
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GamingNews

Nintendo Direct showing upcoming games of 2023 is February 8

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Nintendo announced this morning that its next Direct presentation will be on February 8 at 2pm PT. According to Nintendo’s description of the event, it will last for…
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Samsung February 2023 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices

Even though Samsung has just launched the Galaxy S23 series, the Korean company has not forgotten about its predecessors. A growing number of Samsung Galaxy devices are getting the February 2023 Android security update – here’s the full list. Samsung February 2023 security update – here’s what’s new Every single month, Google releases a generic or generalized Android security bulletin.
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