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First iPhone 13 pre-orders now arriving to customers around the world

As the clock turns to September 24 around the world, the first iPhone 13 orders have started arriving to early pre-order customers. This also means that the new devices are slowly becoming available for pickup and purchasing at Apple Stores around the world. Eager iPhone 13 users have taken to Instagram and Twitter to share new pictures of their devices. These real-world images provide a close…
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Honda will start using Android Automotive next year

With Ford back in February, Google’s car operating system netted a significant partner. Honda is now the next major carmaker to adopt Android Automotive from 2022 onwards. The first vehicle is “an all-new model that will come to market in the second half of 2022 in…
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Pixel ‘Heads Up’ mode is expanding to all Android 9+ devices w/ Digital Wellbeing update, more

Formerly a Pixel exclusive feature, the safety-focused “Heads Up” mode is now coming to more Android devices with an update to the Digital Wellbeing app. The feature comes as part of the Digital Wellbeing suite of features and is able to detect when you’re walking or pacing while looking at your device. When in use, your phone will remind you to stay alert and even has the capability to…
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Google gives the Nest Hub Max an ‘app’ launcher [Update: Rolled out]

In October 2020, a big Smart Display redesign that brought more interactivity, as well as a dark theme, widely rolled out. Google is now introducing an “app” – though it’s more akin to shortcuts – launcher on the Nest Hub Max. Update 9/23: The app launcher is now widely rolled out on the Nest Hub Max with Cast firmware 1.56.265669. We’re not seeing this drawer on the smaller Nest Hub…
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Original Surface Duo is now officially getting Android 11 by the end of 2021

The Surface Duo launched with Android 10 two days after the Android 11 rollout commenced last year. Following the unveil of the Surface Duo 2 yesterday, Microsoft is now committing to bringing the year-old operating system to its original Android Foldable by the end of 2021. Over the past year, Microsoft’s monthly updates have been primarily bug fixes and security patches. Last year, it said…
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