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Google TV reverts to bigger app icons on the homescreen after needlessly making them tiny [U]

The best part of the Chromecast refresh is the Google TV interface that comes along with it, but as with any Google product, that UI is subject to change over time. In early February, Google TV rolled out a revised homescreen with much smaller app icons, but in early April, things have gone back to normal. Article updated on April 3 following switching back to larger app icons. In early…
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Apple blocks downgrades to iOS 14.4.1 after patching security vulnerability with iOS 14.4.2

Apple today has stopped signing iOS 14.4.1, which means that users who have updated their device to iOS 14.4.2 can no longer downgrade. This follows Apple’s release of iOS 14.4.2 one week ago, which included an important security fix. Apple released iOS 14.4.2 last week to fix a critical security vulnerability. Apple said that a bug in WebKit could allow a malicious website to activate…
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As Google Discover becomes less relevant for users, some publishers report traffic drops

Google Discover exists to the left of most Android homescreens, the dedicated Search app, and Chrome’s New Tab page. It’s meant to show articles, videos, and – increasingly – stories that are relevant to your interests. Publishers have been seeing significant drops in traffic from Google Discover, with many associating them with changes that have also impacted the quality of what…
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OnePlus 9 Pro w/ 128GB storage, $969 price might not be available in the US for a bit

The OnePlus 9 Pro is the company’s most expensive smartphone ever at $969, but so far buyers have only had access to the top-end $1,069 version of the device. Now, we’ve confirmed with OnePlus that the OnePlus 9 Pro with 128GB of storage won’t be launching in the US for a little while longer. After the launch event earlier this month confirmed the price would start at $969, pre-orders and…
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