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Apple Store is down ahead of AirTag, purple iPhone 12 orders

The Apple Store is down ritual is back for a second time this week as the company launched orders for AirTag and the new purple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini.  However, orders don’t start until 5 AM PT so you’ve still got 3.5 hours before Apple’s new devices go on sale.  The AirTag enables users to track items and find them when they are lost. Available individually for $29 or as a 4-pack…
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Google Doodle celebrates the letter ‘Ñ’

In honor of the United Nations’ annual “Spanish Language Day” on April 23, Google is celebrating the letter “Ñ” — or “eñe.” In 2010, the United Nations designated six holidays to celebrate each of the official working languages of the organization…
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RuneScape is coming to iOS and Android this summer

Join GamesBeat Summit 2021 this April 28-29. Register for a free or VIP pass today. Twenty of years of one of the most long-lived MMORPGs is coming to your pocket. Today, publisher Jagex announced that RuneScape is coming to iOS and Android. It’ll join Old School Runescape on mobile (that one launched in 2018). Jagex is taking preorders and signups now (it’s been in early access for some…
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Google Maps now lets businesses specify what materials they accept for recycling

In addition to company-wide initiatives and deals, Google is marking Earth Day by letting businesses in Maps and Search specify what recycling is available on site.  Listings in Google Maps and Search today display a slew of “attributes” from outdoor seating to Wi-Fi and, more recently, COVID-19 safety protocols. Verified Business Profiles of dedicated locations and other places that offer…
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Google Web Stories gain custom WordPress embed options, native theme integration

Google’s push for AMP-powered Web Stories saw a boost with the launch of a WordPress plugin in September. A recent update makes it easy to embed Web Stories into sites, while there are now WordPress themes that natively display carousels of AMP content. Version 1.5 of the Web Stories Editor for WordPress makes it “very easy to embed Web Stories into your site.” In posts or pages, this…
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