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Backdrops on Android gets a new Material Design update, brings ‘Collections’

Backdrops is the go-to app for many looking to change up their Android wallpaper beyond stock images. The Backdrops app has recently taken on a new look in its latest Android update, complete with a new design style and collection page that makes finding wallpapers a little easier. As wallpaper apps go, Backdrops has been around for a very long time. The app has become a hub for some of the…
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Google releases Stadia Controller update to enable Bluetooth 

As promised last week, Google is now letting you update the Stadia Controller to enable Bluetooth (Low Energy) support. Here’s how the Stadia Controller works with Bluetooth Stadia shuts down this week and the Controllers that people bought (and have since received…
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10 reasons iOS could be considered better than Android [Video]

After giving 10 reasons why we love Android over iOS, it’s only fair that we examine some things that Apple has nailed on the iPhone. With that in mind, here are 10 reasons that iOS could be considered better than Android. 10 reasons we think Android is superior to iOS…
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Fitbit step and heart rate data is appearing in Google Fit

Back in November, we noticed how Health Connect was responsible for combining Fitbit heart rate and Nest Hub Sleep Sensing data. Google Fit is now showing Fitbit step, distance, and full heart rate data. Health Connect is most likely responsible for Fitbit appearing in Google Fit’s Steps and Heart rate graphs in the Home tab. Data lines up with the Fitbit app, with the Fitbit icon and name…
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Here’s how the Stadia Controller works with Bluetooth

While we’re still sad to see Google Stadia shutting down this week, Google did the right thing in refunding customers and, on top of that, unlocking Bluetooth support on the Stadia Controller. But how does that controller actually hold up on PC games? Let’s take a…
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Rumor: Samsung set to raise Galaxy S23 prices by $100 or more

The Galaxy S23 series is set to launch on February 1 with a few key upgrades, but it seems those will come at a cost. New pricing details we’ve heard suggest that Samsung is preparing for a significant price hike on the Galaxy S23. Over the past few years, Samsung’s…
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How to block any number in Google Messages on your Android phone

There’s absolutely no reason anyone needs just to accept random spam texts or otherwise uninvited messages. This guide will take you through how to block a number in Google Messages on your Android device. These days, it’s extremely difficult to try to have a presence online without inadvertently giving out your phone number or other personal information. Many websites require you to sign up…
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FoodNoms nutrition tracker for iPhone revamped with new design, Apple Health syncing, more

FoodNoms, a nutrition tracking app we’ve covered a few times here at 9to5Mac, is getting a big update. FoodNoms 2 is rolling out today with a number of new features, including a new design, robust syncing with the Apple Health app, and much more. “FoodNoms 2 is the biggest update to FoodNoms yet,” developer Ryan Ashcraft says. What’s new with FoodNoms 2? There are a number of different…
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