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Marvel pushing Shang-Chi on Android TV w/ one of the first ads for content you can’t watch

August 7, 2021
Google has raised some controversy over the past year or two with the wide rollout of “Cinematic Highlights” for recommended content on the homescreen of Android TV and Google TV. These ads are generally for content from various streaming services including Disney+, HBO Max, and more. However, an ad from Marvel on the Android TV homescreen is also one of the first ads for something you can’t…
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iOS 15 lets you set new iCloud recovery options, here’s how

August 7, 2021
Apple is making it easier to recover iCloud data in the event of forgotten passwords or device passcodes with iOS 15. There are two options. Let’s look at how iCloud Data Recovery Service works with iCloud Recovery Contacts and the iCloud Recovery Key. The new option to…
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Spotify postpones plans to add AirPlay 2 support on its iOS app

August 7, 2021
Spotify users may have to wait longer to get full AirPlay 2 support on Apple devices. The company confirmed this week that plans to add AirPlay 2 to Spotify’s iOS app have been delayed indefinitely. The news was confirmed on the Spotify Community by a representative of the company (via MacRumors). Following requests from multiple users and even a confirmation that the company was considering…
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Google working to bring the full Chrome browser to Fuchsia OS

August 7, 2021
Every good operating system needs a web browser, especially as more and more apps move to the web. To that end, Google is preparing to bring the full Google Chrome browser experience to Fuchsia OS. For years now, the Fuchsia project has had a lot of overlap with Chromium…
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Google signing free users out of Hangouts for iOS, Android as part of ‘switch to Chat’ prompt

August 7, 2021
In late 2021, classic Hangouts will stop working for enterprise Workspace customers and only Google Chat will be available. Google is now beginning that process of deprecating the Hangouts app and website for free personal accounts with a warning and sign out. As we were expecting, opening Hangouts for Android and iOS today shows a blue “Hangouts is being replaced by Google Chat” banner at…
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How much is your iPhone 12/Pro worth right now?

August 6, 2021
The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are still the best iPhones you can buy as of this writing, but within a matter of months they no longer will be. Whether you’re looking to sell your iPhone 12 to upgrade to the upcoming iPhone 13 or downgrade to a smaller iPhone SE, you’ve come to the right place. First, let’s find out how much it’s worth and how to get the most value for your trade-in. How much…
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