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OnePlus will bring Android 13 to these smartphones

August 4, 2022
Android 13 is likely debuting on Google Pixel phones in September, and this week OnePlus is detailing what the update has in store. Alongside that, OnePlus has confirmed Android 13 updates for over a dozen devices. OxygenOS 13 is OnePlus’s take on Android 13, with an “Aquamorphic” design language and more. But as always, the big question here is when it’s actually going to be released for…
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You can now customize Material You colors on Android 12 for free as Repainter app adds trial

August 4, 2022
Android 12 brought with it the arrival of Material You, a one-step switch to theme your entire phone, from accents to apps, all based on your wallpaper. Creating custom looks for Material You colors, though, requires some assistance, and you can now do it for free with Repainter. Repainter is an app we’ve covered on 9to5Google before, but here’s the short version if you’ve never heard of…
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Chromecast with Google TV could get an update in August

August 4, 2022
According to a support page, Google seems to be planning another update for its Chromecast with Google TV dongle to arrive sometime in August. Where Google’s Pixel series phones are treated to consistent monthly updates, the similarly Android-powered Chromecast with Google…
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Google Home Essentials: Renter-friendly SwitchBot Lock and Keypad Touch make smart security easy

August 4, 2022
There are tons of smart locks on the market right now, but none seem to cater to apartment-dwellers or those who don’t want to rip out their existing deadbolt just to add a smart lock to their smart home. SwitchBot is one of the few companies that fill both these needs with the SwithBot Lock and Keypad Touch. What are the SwitchBot Lock and Keypad Touch? If you’re even remotely familiar with…
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iPhone and Android users spend more than 4 hours per day in apps, TikTok tops usage

August 4, 2022
A report shows that even after the days of lockdowns have long passed, mobile usage is still growing in the US and several other countries. TikTok is the most consumed app worldwide, while Instagram is the most downloaded in Q2 of 2022. The study was made by app intelligence firm data.ai (via TechCrunch); it shows that there are 13 markets where users are spending more than four hours per day…
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