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You can now set custom cover images for Spotify playlists from Android and iOS

Spotify is debuting a new feature for playlists this week — the ability to set custom cover images from your Android or iOS smartphone using the official mobile app. Regardless of whether or not you have a Spotify Premium subscription, you can now create playlists on the app and upload custom cover art for that playlist directly from your phone. Previously, this functionality was only…
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FCC listing confirms Galaxy S21 to come with Snapdragon 888

With the Galaxy S21 series starting to leak bit by bit, an FCC listing has now confirmed that those in North America can expect the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset in the upcoming flagship series. There is a caveat here though, as only one of the upcoming Galaxy S21…
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Google Photos now lets you sync your liked images with Apple Photos on iOS

After recently hitting the 5 billion download milestone on Android, Google Photos is looking to target the other side of the mobile OS fence with some new features. For those using an iOS device, Google Photos now offers the ability to sync your liked content with Apple Photos. While Google Photos is cross-platform, it’s hard to fully utilize it on iOS due to certain restrictions put in place…
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New Google Health Studies app surveys you in privacy-conscious manner, launches on Android

Google’s Health division today announced that its next project is an application to “make it easier for leading research institutions to connect with potential study participants.” The Google Health Studies app is available for Android and takes advantage of federated learning and analytics. It lets you take part in studies that involve answering questions and “contributing relevant…
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OnePlus 9 Pro tipped to have IP rating, 9E to join the lineup

OnePlus has been under fire for skipping the IP water and dust-proof certificate on its flagship phones for years and the company finally introduced its first phone with an official IP rating this year – the OnePlus 8 Pro. However, the vanilla OnePlus 8 skipped that…
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Huawei Mate 40 Pro's iFixit teardown ends with a mediocre repairability rating

The latest teardown victim of the folks over at iFixit is Huawei’s Mate 40 Pro which managed a 4/10 repairability score. Access to all major components is relatively easy though taking off the display requires plenty of caution due to the huge amount of adhesive used around the panel. Like most teardowns, this one begins by heating up the back and prying open the rear panel. The authors note…
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