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Apple alleviates Android user concerns with ‘Tracker Detect’ app to locate nearby AirTags

December 14, 2021
Apple unveiled its AirTag smart tracker early this year. After a lot of controversies about whether the product could be used to stalk someone, the company released a few updates to warn people if they have an unknown AirTag with them. Another promise was an app for Android users to locate Apple’s smart tracker product. Alongside iOS 15.2, the company is also releasing ‘Tracker Detect,’ an…
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Here’s why you should update your iPhone to iOS 15.2

December 14, 2021
Apple has officially released iOS 15.2 to the general public. This update comes five weeks after Apple introduced iOS 15.1, which finally brought SharePlay as well as other delayed features. Here’s everything new with iOS 15.2 that should make you update your iPhone…
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Google pulls the plug on ‘Toolbar’ for Internet Explorer just in time for Microsoft to kill the browser

December 14, 2021
After over 20 years of availability, Google has silently pulled the plug on “Google Toolbar.” ArsTechnica’s Ron Amadeo took the task of seeing the state of Google Toolbar in recent weeks ahead of the product’s 21st anniversary. Google Toolbar would have been one of the few Google products to reach over two decades of availability without a rebrand or discontinuation. Unfortunately, it…
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Make Material yours with 9to5Google T-shirts and sweatshirts

December 14, 2021
9to5Google now has T-shirts and sweatshirts to bring our usually digital selves into the physical realm of merch; just in time for the holidays! Our Merch Store is hosted on Cotton Bureau with four designs that are primarily inspired by the latest and greatest in Android 12: Clock Widget: We combined 9to5’s iconic logo with Google Clock’s Scallop widget design and couldn’t be happier.
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Google taking Android 12L Beta 1 feedback from Pixel owners

December 14, 2021
With the Android 12L Beta 1 now five days old, Google is asking Pixel owners to fill out a feedback survey. The questions are similar in nature to the original form used during the initial beta period. We’d like your feedback on the latest version of Android 12L on your…
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What you can do with AirTags on Android

December 14, 2021
While the ability to use Apple AirTags as intended remains exclusive to Apple’s ecosystem, Android devices are able to pull some neat tricks when one is found astray. These options become useful if you think one’s been planted on you or if you find lost property with an…
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Here are a few last-minute gifts for Android users & Google fans under $100

December 14, 2021
If you put off shopping or just want to find a good last-minute gift for someone in your life who has an Android phone or loves Google products, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best gifts you can get for an Android user that are shipped quickly or can be purchased locally for under $100. Google Pixel Buds A-Series Truly wireless earbuds have taken the world by storm for good reason…
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