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TCL’s Google TV lineup starts at $599 w/ Kids Mode, QLED, ‘Hey Google’ privacy switch

TCL is best known for its Roku TVs here in the US, but the company has also been selling Android TV models for the past year or so here, and for a while now internationally. Today, TCL is launching its first TVs using Google TV. The new lineup of Google TV models from TCL land in the company’s 5-Series and 6-Series tiers, making them a bit pricier than the super-affordable 3-Series and…
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 has an under-display camera, Snapdragon 888 Plus, 120W charging

Launching in China soon, Xiaomi has just announced its new Mi Mix 4 smartphone with a couple of firsts, including an under-display camera and the latest Qualcomm chip. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 marks the first time Xiaomi has used an under-display camera sensor, which the company refers to as CUP, “camera-under-panel.” The tech offers consistent 400ppi over the camera, as with the rest of the…
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Android 12 starts showing ‘Ongoing call’ chip for Google Phone app in the status bar

Android 12 brings with it a big overhaul to notifications and Quick Settings. Many parts of the redesign launched with Android 12 Beta 1, but Google is now rolling out an “Ongoing call” chip for the Phone app. This chip appears to the right of the time as a large pill with a phone icon and time in xx:xx format from the start. Like the rest of Android 12, it adapts to your current wallpaper…
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Hands-on: Here’s how the all-new Safari in iOS 15 works

One of the major changes arriving with iOS 15 is a totally redesigned Safari. The all-new browser aims to make it easier to use with one hand as it shifts the URL/tab bar to the bottom, introduces customizable Tab Groups and new start page, and more. Let’s dive into how…
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Apple Support app for iOS adds paired AirPods to your list of devices

The Apple Support app just got a new update with version 4.3, adding paired AirPods to the list of your owned devices. Previously, if you need support for your AirPods in regards to “Audio & Sound,” “Lost Or Missing AirPods,” “Battery & Charging,” “Pairing & Connectivity,” “Physical or Liquid Damage,” or more, you had to click on a generic AirPods icon on the…
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