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Google Play promotes TikTok landscape mode for Android tablets 

January 13, 2023
As Google encourages Android developers to update their apps for large-screen form factors, the Play Store today is highlighting TikTok’s new landscape mode for tablets. At the very top of the Play Store’s Apps tab, you’ll find a “Flip your tablet for TikTok” banner that promotes how “Landscape mode is here” on Android. (It appears even for those that don’t have the viral…
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 feedback survey live for Pixel

January 13, 2023
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 rolled out on Monday with only a handful of tweaks, and Google is now taking feedback from Pixel owners. The feedback survey starts by having you confirm the Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 version (T2B2.221216.006) you’re running and the phone: Pixel 4a to 7 Pro. You’re asked to rate satisfaction across 13 areas: stability, performance, battery, device temperature, camera…
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Google Photos tweaks and simplifies backup terminology

January 13, 2023
To simplify backups, Google Photos has updated two terms related to the process across the mobile and web apps as well as in support documentation. To start with, “Backup & sync” is now just called “Backup.” This is the main setting to “enable or disable the…
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HP’s OMEN lineup is bringing integrated cloud gaming to powerful PC’s with GeForce Now

January 13, 2023
Cloud gaming has always been recognized for the type of power it could bring to devices that aren’t technically capable of heavy gaming. HP is trying to bring a little more definition to the subset with native GeForce Now integration in the OMEN Gaming Hub. HP’s OMEN line is anything but underpowered. The lineup of laptops and desktops are equipped with some of the best graphics cards to boot…
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What to look for when buying a used Android phone or tablet

January 13, 2023
Buying an older smartphone or tablet has always been a great way to save some money, but is it really better than buying something new? That depends, but here are a few things to look out for if you’re trying to buy a used Android phone or tablet. Where should you…
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A new Chromecast with Google TV is in the works

January 13, 2023
New evidence strongly suggests that a new Chromecast with Google TV dongle is on the way. In 2020, Google made a significant change to the Chromecast lineup, ditching the longstanding Cast OS in favor of using Android TV — or, more specifically, the newly revamped…
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Google Store starts 2023 with LTE Pixel Watch discount [U: Ends Sunday]

January 13, 2023
After a holiday season with only one discount, the LTE Pixel Watch is now $30 off at the Google Store and other US retailers. Update: As a reminder, the Google Store’s Pixel Watch discount ends on Sunday, January 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT: $319.99 Wi-Fi: Google Store — Amazon — Best Buy — Target $369.99 LTE & Wi-Fi: Google Store — Amazon — Best Buy — Target Original 1/1: The US…
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