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Concept based on rumors shows iPhone 13 Pro with smaller notch and larger camera lenses

We’re only three or four months away from the announcement of the next generation iPhone, but rumors already give us an idea of what to expect from Apple’s new smartphones in 2021. Based on everything leaked so far, ConceptCreator together with LetsGoDigital have created beautiful 3D renders of what the iPhone 13 Pro will look like. Some schematics that leaked earlier this year indicate that…
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Google Phone gains a quick way to message a business

Google Phone is making it easier than ever to message a business instead of calling them with a new “Chat” button. Last year, Google unveiled a new system called “Business Messages,” which allows you to quickly send a message to a place of business via Google Maps…
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Hands-on: Stadia for Android TV is a quirky but suitable replacement for Chromecast Ultra

Since the launch of the Chromecast with Google TV back in October, it’s been downright bizarre that Stadia, Google’s premier game streaming service, was not available on the company’s newest streaming hardware. Instead, to (officially) play on TV, players were forced to purchase a Chromecast Ultra and Stadia Controller. Google has now launched a proper “Stadia for Android TV” app into…
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Education Chromebooks getting PIN logins as Google Classroom adds roster import, more

Google for Education today hosted The Anywhere School 2021 to reveal the latest capabilities for teachers and students. Updates include PIN login for Chromebooks and Classroom add-ons, as well as Google Meet. On Chromebooks, six-digit PIN logins for education let schools replace long passwords. This feature helps students, educators, and admins alike on assigned devices: When students are…
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Google Home Essentials: SwitchBot offers a slightly inelegant path to Assistant-controlled curtains

Google Assistant is capable of controlling literally hundreds of different kinds of devices, but some can get fairly expensive. Smart curtains and blinds, for example, can cost hundreds of dollars and require new hardware to install. SwitchBot, though, has a clever solution to Google Assistant-controlled curtains that’s at least relatively affordable. The SwitchBot Curtain is a little…
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