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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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Alphabet Scoop 120: Google Assistant updates and a peek at I/O 2021

This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss additions and changes to the Google Assistant that is only on the Pixel and what they are excited to see at Google I/O 2021. Sponsored by NVIDIA GeForce NOW: Real-time gameplay straight from the cloud to any device you own. Check back every  for the latest games, added every week.  New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are…
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April Chromecast with Google TV update brings Advanced Video Controls & Wi-Fi, Bluetooth fixes

Google is rolling out a rather sizable April update to the Chromecast with Google TV that brings several fixes and a handful of new features. Version QTS1.210311.005 (still Android 10) includes the April security patch, which is a jump from December 2020 released two months ago. New “Advanced Video Controls” settings — under Display & sound — provide granular control over HDR and…
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Leaked Facebook memo reveals how advertisers will be impacted following iOS 14.5 release

Apple finally introduced iOS 14.5 this week, which comes with the long-awaited App Tracking Transparency feature to prevent third-party apps from tracking users across the web. Since the announcement of this feature, Facebook has been complaining about the impact this option will have on its business model, and now a leaked company memo reveals how advertisers will be affected. As revealed by…
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