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iOS 14.4 will alert users about non-genuine cameras on iPhone

Starting with iPhone 11, Apple has added an alert in iOS that tells the user when the device has a non-genuine display — which was later expanded to third-party internal batteries as well. And now iOS 14.4 will alert users when it identifies non-genuine cameras on the iPhone. Found by MacRumors and confirmed by 9to5Mac, the second beta release of iOS 14.4 brings a new message that will be…
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Google Doodle honors Dr. James Naismith, inventor of basketball

Today’s Google Doodle is a cute animation celebrating Dr. James Naismith and his invention of basketball in 1891. In 1891, during his tenure as a physical education teacher at the YMCA college in Springfield, Massachusetts, James Naismith — who was not yet a doctor —…
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Google app for Android testing in-app browser redesign with bottom bar

Last year, the Google app on Android ditched Chrome Custom Tabs when opening Discover articles and Search results. Google has now redesigned the custom in-app browser with a bottom bar to make it easier to navigate. While the old design placed controls in the top-right of the app bar, this redesign moves key actions to the bottom. There’s now the ability to navigate backwards and forwards…
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Scosche launches three iPhone 12 MagSafe mounts for car and home

Wrapping up its time at CES, Scosche is out today with three new MagSafe mounts for iPhone 12. The latest MagicMount options include a window/dash mount, cup holder mount, and a 4-in-1 kit that let’s users get the perfect view of their iPhone in cars and at home. These new mounts are designed specifically for Apple’s new MagSafe Charger. They don’t include the MagSafe Charger itself, but…
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Samsung Galaxy S21 series will soon double as a key for your Ford, Audi, or BMW

Today, Samsung announced the Galaxy S21 series, complete with ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to better connect to your other smart devices. The next great example of how to use the UWB on the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra is to use it as a car key for your next vehicle from Ford, BMW, and others. This morning, BMW announced that their “Digital Key Plus” experience was getting an upgrade to…
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