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PSA: Google One VPN doesn’t work with Pixel 7 in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2

There are always software-related risks and potential pain points when running preview software. Not everything works perfectly but the latest issue means that the Google One VPN for Pixel 7 is unavailable when running the Android 13 QPR2 Beta. Google offers a free VPN for Pixel 7 that provides an extra layer of security when on mobile and Wi-Fi networks. This began rolling out shortly after the…
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Honor teases global launch of its ‘Magic Vs’ foldable

More and more foldable phones are headed to market as the competition against Samsung heats up, and ahead of MWC 2023, Honor is teasing the global launch of the Magic Vs foldable. The Honor Magic Vs first launched in November of last year in China, and brought a pretty…
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Folding iPad launch next year, says Kuo, ahead of a folding iPhone

After years of rumors, noted Apple analyst says that he is “positive” a folding iPad launch is happening sometime next year. This is significantly earlier than a previous – and vaguer – prediction of a folding “notebook” of some kind in 2026 … Folding iPhone rumors Rumors of a folding iPhone go back many years. As is usually the case with new tech, however, Apple has been in no…
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iPhone crash detection feature makes 100 false calls in a month to Japanese Alps emergency services

One of the touted features of the iPhone 14 was the addition of Crash Detection, which is meant to call emergency services if the phone detects the user has been involved in a serious car crash. However, ever since the phones were released, we have been hearing stories of false positive hotspots. Every erroneous call imposes undue burden on the local emergency services. In this latest incident…
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The best iPhone accessories for 2023

New Apple iPhone 14 owners should think about the accessories they want for their new handset not long after unboxing it. Like with last year’s iPhone 13s, this year’s models don’t come with a charging adapter, so that’s one thing you’ll probably need to have on…
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Weekly poll: are Motorola's new mid-range and entry level phones hot or not?

Motorola unveiled five new mid-range and entry level smartphones earlier this week – the Moto G73 and G53, the Moto G23, G13 and E13. The two higher end G-series models now flaunt 5G connectivity (which the G72 and G52 lacked), the other three stick to 4G. Moto G73 • Moto G53 • Moto G23 • Moto G13 • Moto E13 Before we dive into the details for each phone, here are the prices for…
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