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Netflix is testing a sleep timer on Android

January 30, 2021
If you enjoy watching an episode or two of a show before you drift off, Netflix’s latest feature might be useful. It’s testing a sleep timer function on Android devices.  A select number of users will see a clock icon when they watch something. If you tap it, you’ll be able to select a time setting between 15, 30 or 45 minutes, or the end of the episode or movie you’re…
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5 best stock trading apps for iPhone

January 30, 2021
If you’ve happened to scroll through Twitter, Reddit… or nearly any news feed in recent days, you’ve probably seen a lot of mentions of stocks. More specifically stocks with keywords like Gamestop, AMC, r/wallstreetbets, and Robinhood. We will spare you the backstory…
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iCircuit 3D app launches as a slick virtual electronics sandbox for iPhone and iPad

January 30, 2021
Tinkerers, creators, and professionals alike will probably find this new iPhone and iPad app really compelling. iCircuit 3D offers a rich virtualized electronics sandbox making it more seamless than ever to design, test, and tweak your ideas. Developed by Frank Krueger, iCircuit 3D launched on the App Store today for iPhone and iPad and offers what looks like a really impressive experience. As…
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Best iPhone and iPad multi-device chargers for families

January 30, 2021
Whether finding a charger in your house is a constant challenge, you want to make a central hub for your family’s devices, or just want to tame a rat’s nest of wires and cables, follow along for a look at some of the best multi-device chargers for families when it comes…
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9to5Google 597: Samsung does have Android 11 smart home controls after all, Chrome grouped tabs rollout, plus more

January 30, 2021
Listen to a short-form recap or roundup of all the top 9to5Google stories of the previous 24 hours. 9to5Google Daily is available on Spotify,Google Podcasts, Amazon, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players. New episodes of 9to5Google Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google…
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Google Discover tests marking each article with hashtags

January 30, 2021
Google’s interest-based stories field is to the left of even more Android homescreens following the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S21 and continued One UI 3.1 rollout. Google Discover is now interestingly testing applying hashtags to every article that appears. The…
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Google Camera 8 introduced a new way to quickly access the zoom slider

January 30, 2021
The Pixel 5 and 4a 5G launched with a redesigned Camera app that later made its way to other phones. One of the Pixel UI tweaks to Google Camera 8.0 is a new way to access full zoom controls outside of the preset increments. Above the shutter button is a pill with .6x (4a 5G/5 only), 1x, and 2x increments for quickly zooming in/out. It’s more convenient than pinch-to-zoom, which requires…
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