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Sony Bravia TVs are now getting Android TV’s ‘Discover’ homescreen

After making its debut earlier this week, the latest version of the Android TV homescreen is expanding to a major part. The Android TV “Discover” homescreen is now rolling out to Sony Bravia TVs. Rolling out as of the past week or so, the updated version of the Android TV homescreen is on its way to various Sony Bravia TV models. Sony sent out an email blast to customers last week saying…
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Google Lens shortcut appearing for some in Pixel Launcher search bar

Google Lens has begun to appear in the Pixel Launcher’s search bar side-by-side with the Google Assistant, in a new test. For the last few years, the Google Search bar on the Pixel Launcher has had a fairly consistent design, offering the ability to quickly search or activate the Google Assistant. This search bar’s “G” has also served as a fun additional surface for artwork and…
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When will Apple release iOS 14.5 to the public?

Update: Apple has confirmed that iOS 14.5 will be released to the public this week. Furthermore, a report from the New York Times confirms that iOS 14.5 is coming today, Monday, April 26. The update will likely be released around 10 a.m. PT. As Apple continues beta testing…
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Twitter Spaces begins rolling out more widely on Android

Twitter Spaces — the social firm’s take on the drop-in-drop-out voice chatrooms made popular by Clubhouse — now appear to be rolling much more widely on Android. Spaces have been very slowly rolling out to those already enrolled upon the Twitter beta program, but it looks as though more users are seeing the option on their devices. Like Clubhouse, Spaces allow you to create a chatroom that…
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Google set to pull the plug on ‘Q&A’ feature in Search that was only used in India

Knowledge Panels and other widgets are a big part of what set Google Search apart from competitors, but one of those features will soon disappear. The “Q&A” widget for Google Search will be removed in late June. On a support page, Google explains that it will shut down its community-driven Q&A feature within Search on June 30. The feature allows users to leave their own answers for…
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