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Nintendo denies the existence of the Switch Pro-totype

October 1, 2021
Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next.  Nintendo issued a denial of a recent news story about the existence of the Switch Pro, saying the story “falsely claims” that the company is working on a new console when they’re not. The report came from Bloomberg, which claimed that several game developers were in…
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iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 13: Which should you buy in 2021?

October 1, 2021
The iPhone 13 is officially here, and while the early reviews are very positive, there are some reasons you might want to buy an iPhone 12 — or stick with an existing iPhone instead of upgrading. Head below as we detail the differences and similarities between the iPhone…
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Apple continues its clever ‘box in a box’ trick for selling the iPhone 13 with EarPods in France

October 1, 2021
As was the case with the iPhone 12 last year, Apple is selling the iPhone 13 with EarPods in France. While Apple stopped including EarPods with the iPhone starting with the iPhone 12, a legal requirement related to radio-frequency energy requires headphones to be included in the box with smartphones. This situation centers around potential harm caused to the brain when absorbing radio-frequency…
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Google hosting ‘Smart Home Developer Summit’ next month

October 1, 2021
In addition to upcoming Android, Chrome, and Firebase virtual events, Google is hosting a “Smart Home Developer Summit.” Taking place in October, it will be a follow-up to an identical event last year, as well as announcements at I/O 2021 in May. The company prefaces with how “users have never been more comfortable bringing home new smart home devices,” and “continue to expect more…
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Android Auto now works in Tesla vehicles through the browser

October 1, 2021
A developer managed to get Android Auto working in Tesla vehicles through the web browser and an app on Google Play. One of the most requested features by Tesla owners is enabling phone mirroring apps like Android Auto and Apple Carplay. At one point, CEO Elon Musk said…
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Google Japan creates a working ‘teacup version’ of Gboard in April Fools’ homage

October 1, 2021
Google Japan has a penchant for Gboard/input-related April Fools’ announcements. While April 1st has not been observed by the company for the past two years, one such product idea looks to have been brought back to mark the Kitano Tea Ceremony today: Gboard teacup version. In 2018, Google toyed with a “device” that let you swipe on a physical keyboard as if you were interacting with a…
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