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WhatsApp iOS update brings custom wallpapers for individual chats, sticker search, more

WhatsApp today announced a major update to its iPhone app that will bring some great new features to its users, including new custom wallpapers for individual chats, separate backgrounds for light and dark mode, sticker search, and more. Users can already set custom wallpapers for WhatsApp chats, but the same wallpaper is shown in all chats across the app. This changes with the latest WhatsApp…
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Samsung could beat AirTags to market with Galaxy Smart Tags

Three Apple events later, there’s still no word from Apple on AirTags – and now it seems Samsung could beat the Cupertino company to the market with Galaxy Smart Tags. We were first to reveal that Apple was working on a Tile-like tracker for things like wallets, keys…
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iPhone 12 unexpectedly dropping LTE and 5G service for some users

The iPhone 12 lineup has been in the wild for a little over a month and is the first generation of Apple’s smartphones to come with 5G support. But there seems to be a notable issue with the iPhone 12 dropping service unexpectedly (both 5G and LTE) and users are seeing it happen most when driving or traveling. It’s unclear exactly how widespread the problem with iPhone 12 dropping coverage…
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Sony confirms Android 11 road map for Xperia series

Despite not really making a dent in the wider smartphone space, Sony still maintains a large, loyal fanbase. With a small flagship lineup, it’s arguably far easier to for Sony to update their Xperia lines to Android 11. The Japanese firm has now confirmed its Android 11 road map for selected Xperia devices including the Xperia 1 II, Xperia 5 II, Xperia 10 II, Xperia 1, and Xperia 5. That more…
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Xiaomi Mi 10i and Redmi 9 Power incoming, likely the Chinese Redmi Note 9 phones

Xiaomi introduced three Redmi Note 9 phones back in March, followed by three more in November but the latter trio was designated for the local market. Or that’s what we thought – apparently, the Chinese company is planning to launch them online under new names. According to two listings on Google Play Console, the Xiaomi Mi 10i and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power are on their way but the model…
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