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Samsung Galaxy S23 will stick with same US pricing after all, leaked carrier info shows

January 19, 2023
The Galaxy S23 from Samsung has yet to be announced, though leaked carrier info indicates the series will start at a price of $799, following last year’s model. The Galaxy S23 series from Samsung is set to be announced on February 1. Prior to this, we’ve seen our fair share of leaks and rumored information indicating that the S23 series will come with a set of upgrades, specifically in the…
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Nearby Share branding comes to Files by Google

January 19, 2023
The Nearby Share sheet is due for a Material You redesign, but until then its presence in the Files by Google app is getting more prominent.  Google has renamed the “Share” tab in the Files app to “Nearby Share” with a double helix icon replacing the two arrows.
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Twitter Blue is now available on Android for $11/month

January 19, 2023
Over a month after it arrived on iOS and the web, Twitter Blue is finally available on Android. As of January 19, 2023, the “new” Twitter Blue subscription is available through the official Twitter app for Android as was first confirmed to TechCrunch. The subscription…
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Samsung adds Galaxy S22 trio, two Galaxy Book laptops to its self-repair program in the US

January 19, 2023
Last year Samsung announced its self-repair program in partnership with iFixit, starting in the US in August with support for seven devices: the Galaxy S20 and S21 flagships (sans the FE models) and the Galaxy Tab S7+. Today, the company is adding five new devices to the program. The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra are now covered, owners can get replacement display assemblies, back…
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What will you miss about Google Stadia?

January 19, 2023
Today’s the day. After an abrupt announcement of its closure back in September 2022, Google is pulling the plug on Stadia at 11:59 p.m. PT tonight. As the end approaches, what did Stadia mean to you? What will you miss most? Google Stadia launched in 2019 on the back of big promises. Google’s original pitch for the service was full of grandeur, with the idea of tools that were only possible in…
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Box for Google Workspace adds Calendar integration

January 19, 2023
The Box for Google Workspace Add-on is getting a new Google Calendar integration that lets enterprise users access files from event invitations. When creating a Google Calendar invite, tapping the attachment icon in the notes field offers Box as an add-on. This opens a…
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How to pair your Stadia controller to anything via Bluetooth

January 19, 2023
Recently, Google pushed a new tool that allows users to unlock their Stadia Controllers with Bluetooth. This guide will take you through getting your Stadia Controller set up in pairing mode, so you can start playing your favorite titles again. Today is the day. Stadia is…
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Comment: Apple brought back the HomePod – I want a new Google Home Max too

January 19, 2023
After two years, Apple just unexpectedly revived its full-size HomePod, and all I can think about is how much I want the Google Home Max to be brought back. Apple just relaunched the HomePod In an unexpected move earlier today, Apple brought back the full-size HomePod. Originally launched in 2017, the HomePod was a premium smart speaker with Siri on board and killer audio quality. But limits on…
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