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Google Contacts is the first big Material You redesign with Dynamic Color, UI tweaks [Updated]

Material You can be seen in various parts of the system on Android 12. The next big step for the company’s new design language is app updates, and that started with Google Camera seeing some tweaks this month. Google Contacts is now the inaugural first-party app to get a sizable Material You redesign. Update 8/16: Just over two weeks after the Google Contacts Material You redesign started…
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Android’s latest accessibility feature lets you control your phone w/ facial expressions [gallery]

Android has a lot of neat accessibility features for those with special needs, including the ability to use natural language to control your phone. Now, Android phones are getting the ability to control your phone using only facial expressions in Android. Google has long supported “Switch Access” as an accessibility feature that allows accessories to be used over Bluetooth or USB to…
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Samsung August 2021 security update is now rolling out for these Galaxy devices

Android updates are still not perfect, but we’re seeing things improve year over year. Samsung has accumulated a stellar update track record as of late and is now among the best in the business when it comes to rolling out Android updates. Now, the company is rolling out the August 2021 security update to its Samsung Galaxy lineup. Here’s the full list. Samsung August 2021 security update…
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Google Fi now lets old subscribers use promotions previously limited to ‘new customers’

Last week, Google Fi started selling Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 with a notable $400 credit that goes towards your monthly bill. With that new addition, the Google MVNO also changed its promotion eligibility terms to allow old Fi subscribers to take advantage of deals meant for “new” customers. Google has specifically changed its definition of who is a “new Fi customer.” The first…
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