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Samsung May 2021 security update is rolling out now to these Galaxy devices

The May 2021 security update or patch has started rolling out for a number of Samsung devices including the likes of the Galaxy S21 and more. As we’ve seen previously with older patches, the May security patch isn’t technically fully released yet even though Samsung has started its rollout to selected smartphones. Google follows a pattern of rolling out the update to its Pixel smartphones on…
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Google Fit for Android adds guided ‘paced walking’ activity

Back in March, Google Fit rolled out camera-powered heart and respiratory rate tracking. Google is now adding a “Paced walking” activity for Fit that offers somewhat of a guided experience. Paced — or brisk — walking “should leave you a little out of breath.” It involves taking “around 100 steps per minute” for most people.  Brisk walking is an easy way to fit exercise into…
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Twitter for iOS rolling out redesign with dedicated tab for Spaces

Twitter is beginning to roll out a notable redesign to its iPhone app today. As reported by TechCrunch, the company is updating Twitter for iOS with a new focus on its Spaces audio chat room feature, making it the center button in the bottom navigation bar. The report explains that not all Twitter users will see this design change at first. Instead, the company plans to roll it out to “around…
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Google Search iOS widgets can now be themed with backgrounds that update daily

With the launch of iOS 14 last year, many Google apps added support for updated homescreen widgets. The Google Search widgets are now adding nice customizable backgrounds for iPhone and iPad.  The main Google app on iOS offers two widgets, starting with a simple 1×1 shortcut that immediately opens the search field and keyboard to quickly enter a query. Google’s bigger widget also lets you…
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