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Google says users like Android’s new Predictive Back Gesture

February 23, 2023
In Android 14, Google will roll out the new Predictive Back Gesture and its in-app version. Ahead of that, Google is surveying developers about it. With Predictive Back, Android will show a preview of the homescreen as you swipe away from the edge and the current app window shrinks. Google wants to address how the current back gesture can result in “people leaving the app by mistake.” You can…
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Android phones can now act as NFC payment terminals via Stripe

February 23, 2023
Stripe today announced that it would expand support for NFC payments on smartphones to Android, after launching the functionality on iOS last year. “Tap to Pay” was launched on iOS with the ability for business owners to accept payments from customers via NFC, effectively turning iPhones into terminals for Apple Pay and other NFC services. Stripe has today introduced Tap to Pay on Android…
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February 22, 2023
91% Overall score Jump to conclusion Product images by Dale Baskin The Canon EOS R6 II is a 24MP full-frame camera aimed at enthusiast photographers and video shooters. It may look identical to its predecessor on the outside, but it gains useful new features for stills and video while providing a refined shooting experience. Key specifications 24.2MP CMOS sensor 12fps mechanical shutter (40fps…
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Sigma brings DC DN APS-C primes to Nikon Z-mount

February 22, 2023
The 30mm F1.4 DC DN acts as a near-normal 45mm-equivalent lens on APS-C CP+ 2023: Sigma has announced it is bringing its trio of DC DN APS-C prime lenses to Nikon’s Z mount: its first lenses for Nikon’s mirrorless system. Sigma has said it will produce Z-mount…
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A music video that takes place inside Google Meet now exists

February 22, 2023
After an eight-year gap, Tanlines on Tuesday announced a new album called The Big Mess coming in May. Ahead of that, they released a new song called “Outer Banks” that uses Google Meet as the setting for a music video.  The music video pretty faithfully replicates the…
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Samsung February 2023 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices

February 22, 2023
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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