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Google admits to taking down some Maps reviews that should have stayed up

Google Maps reviews are a powerful tool for learning more about the businesses you’re near, and moderation is key to ensuring those reviews are actually useful. In recent weeks, though, Google has admitted to taking down some reviews that weren’t breaking any policies. In a brief post this week, Google confirmed an error on its part that saw Maps reviews from “a set of Local Guides” were…
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Samsung Galaxy S23 uses Qualcomm chips globally with upgraded Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Samsung just announced the Galaxy S23 series, and for the first time, the company’s flagship is using Qualcomm chips on a global scale with “Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy.” Qualcomm Snapdragon has long been the undisputed best in the business when it comes to chipsets for Android smartphones, and the company’s top-tier chips generally power most flagship Android smartphones each year. But…
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Galaxy S23 vs. Pixel 7: Battle of the base model [Video]

When Samsung launches the Galaxy S-series, the industry sits up and takes note. As competition has become heated in the flagship space, where does the Galaxy S23 sit when compared to Google’s Pixel 7? Let’s examine the information. Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Which is the right choice for you? [Video] Why are we comparing the Pixel 7 to the base model Galaxy S23? Well, for the past couple of…
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Samsung making XR device powered by Android and Qualcomm chip

Besides the S23 and Galaxy Book 3 series, Samsung today announced that it’s working on “extended reality” (XR) products alongside Google and Qualcomm. Android SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon appeared at the end of Unpacked 2023 to talk about the partnership. Google says Lens and Maps Live View are ‘prelude to [its] long-term vision’ for AR Samsung’s TM Roh told…
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