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Apple stops signing iOS 14.4, blocking downgrades from iOS 14.4.1

Apple today stopped signing iOS 14.4, which means users who have updated their devices to iOS 14.4.1 can no longer downgrade to iOS 14.4 or previous versions of the operating system. This follows the release of iOS 14.4.1 last week with important security patches for iPhone and iPad users. iOS 14.4.1 patches a vulnerability in WebKit, the browser engine that powers Safari and third-party…
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Alphabet Scoop 116: 2nd-gen Nest Hub and Android 12 DP2 arrive

This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the first product release from Google fo 2021 and the new developer preview of Android 12. Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast…
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Chromebooks are getting Android 11 in beta w/ dark mode support, better app scaling

Google’s Chrome OS has the advantage of including support for Android and the platform’s vast app collection. Now, Chromebooks are finally getting updated to Android 11 to bring some new features and better functionality, but the update is in beta-only for the time being. Android 11 on Chromebooks isn’t a major overhaul to anything, but it does add two key new features. First, that…
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Switching to a Pixel 5 certainly feels faster than Google’s ‘mindful’ how-to video

Made by Google on Friday released a video on “how to mindfully switch to the New Google Pixel” that certainly wants to be fun.  Switching to a new Google Pixel is super clear and easy. But calming the mind can take a little longer. Get comfortable and allow this simple meditation to get your new Pixel running, and your mind relaxing. It’s filled with scenic stock footage, calming…
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How to stream March Madness on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, more

The first round of March Madness kicks off today, Friday, March 19. The 2021 NCAA tournament will be broadcast across a few networks, including CBS, TNT, and truTV, but it’s also possible to stream all the games for free. Let’s look at how to watch March Madness on…
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OxygenOS 10.3.9 rolls out for OnePlus 6/6T w/ February patch, not much else

It’s been a while since we last spoke about a OnePlus 6 and 6T OTA update, but OxygenOS 10.3.9 is now rolling out with the February 2021 security patch in tow. The OnePlus 6 series wholesale is fast approaching three years old, and in contrast to some other brands, if camera performance isn’t massively important to you, performance levels are still very good. We’re not sure just how the…
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