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WhatsApp for iOS adds multi-device compatibility for some beta users

Two weeks after WABetaInfo discovered that multi-device compatibility for WhatsApp was coming, the platform is now releasing version 2.21.150.11 with this feature enabled for some beta testers of the app. According to the site, multi-device compatibility is rolling out for more iOS beta testers, although some users might not be eligible yet. When this feature is available to all users, people…
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Android’s earthquake warning system proved effective in the Philippines yesterday

Last month, Google rolled out the Android Earthquake Alerts System to seven more countries ahead of a global launch over the next year. The Philippines is one of those places with earthquake warnings enabled, and Android users yesterday benefited from such a heads-up. According to the US Geological Survey, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Tingloy, Philippines yesterday in the early morning…
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NSO’s Pegasus spyware: here’s what we know

Throughout the past week, we’ve seen story after story about a company called NSO Group, and a piece of spyware called Pegasus. Some of the stories have been shocking, with allegations that fully updated smartphones can be hacked with a single text message, and reports…
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Following App Store dispute, Facebook brings its cloud gaming service to iPhone and iPad via web app

After a lot of back and forth and Apple rejecting Facebook’s standalone iOS app version of its gaming service, the social media platform has followed in the footsteps of Microsoft and launched a web app of its young gaming platform for iPhone and iPad. Apple has seen a lot of criticism from Microsoft, Facebook, and more about its policy to not allow apps on iOS that function as game services.
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Largest-ever Google Doodle game celebrates 2020 Tokyo Olympics w/ seven minigames [U: Day 2]

The Tokyo Olympics are set to begin on Friday, and keeping in that friendly competitive spirit, Google is launching “Champion Island,” their largest-ever Doodle game, letting you compete for one of four teams across seven different minigames and explore a fantastic world. Created in partnership with STUDIO4°C, a respected Japanese animation studio, this latest Google Doodle lets you take on…
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