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Google Doodle honors Japanese-American author Hisaye Yamamoto

As part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Google is honoring acclaimed Japanese-American short story author Hisaye Yamamoto. Life of Hisaye Yamamoto Hisaye Yamamoto was born on August 23, 1921, as the daughter of two Japanese immigrants, and part of a growing population of Japanese-Americans known as the “Nisei,” which loosely translates to “second generation.” Early in life…
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Samsung expected to supply iPhone 13 component to enable 120Hz refresh rate

After considering exiting the RFPCB business last year, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is reported to be a supplier for the iPhone 13, according to TheElec. This comes amid rumors of ProMotion display making its way to the iPhone this year. The rigid-flexible printed circuit boards (RFPCB) are used to connect the OLED panel with the mainboard. The RFPCB will help Apple bring 120Hz refresh rate…
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Android Auto bug pauses music when opening any app on connected phone for some users

Some Android Auto users have encountered a strange bug while using the platform recently. For reasons unclear, music playback is going on pause when opening any app on the phone that’s powering the Android Auto UI. Google’s Android Auto is designed to discourage users from picking up their phones while driving by putting most important functions on the car’s display, but it doesn’t…
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Google adds three new Pixel wallpapers for AAPI Heritage Month [Gallery]

Following Black History Month, International Women’s Day, and most recently Earth Day, Google has added a trio of new Pixel wallpapers for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. As always, the growing “Curated Culture” collection is accessed by long-pressing on the Pixel Launcher and selecting “Styles & wallpapers.” These three Pixel wallpapers for AAPI…
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