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WhatsApp disappearing messages make their way to iOS

November 6, 2020
Earlier this week, Android users got disappearing messages on WhatsApp and now iOS users are also joining in. This lets you send texts and media that will automatically vanish after 7 days in both personal and group chats. The update is a gradual one so some will get it sooner than others. You’ll also have to enable diapering messages for every chat individually. The step by step listed on…
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iOS 14.2 is out with more inclusive emoji and Shazam controls

November 6, 2020
Apple’s iOS 14.2 update has dropped. The update, which is rolling out now to iPhones and iPads, brings Shazam into the Control Center, new AirPlay 2 controls, expanded intercom support for HomePod and more than 100 new emoji characters. Among the new emoji are several new…
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Xiaomi announces the Mi Box 4S Pro with 8K video decoding

November 6, 2020
Xiaomi announced a successor to its Mi Box 4 Pro called Mi Box 4S Pro and even though it looks identical to the old one and the name implies a rather incremental update, this is definitely not the case here. In addition to its long feature list, the Mi Box 4S Pro gains 8K…
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Apple Store is down ahead of iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max and HomePod mini preorders

November 6, 2020
Right on cue, the Apple Store is down today ahead of new iPhone and HomePod mini preorders. The store will be back up at about 5 AM PT, so if you are waiting to order a new HomePod mini or the iPhone 12 mini, or the iPhone 12 Pro Max, you’ve got a few more hours to wait. Last night, Apple allowed a few publications to post their hands-on with the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max, with…
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The 'XCOM 2' saga is now available on your iPhone or iPad

November 6, 2020
You no longer have to fire up a console or PC if you want to relive XCOM 2’s fight against occupying extraterrestrials. Feral Interactive has released a $25 XCOM 2 Collection for iOS that includes the whole XCOM 2: War of the Chosen and its four DLC packs, with no in-app…
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Razer's first mainstream laptop still has an RGB keyboard

November 6, 2020
Gaming hardware makers have been diversifying their laptops recently, and Razer is the latest to join that trend. The company is announcing the Razer Book 13 today, which it’s calling a “hyper focused productivity laptop.” It’s not just a subtler version of a Blade laptop, either. The emphasis on productivity means Razer also strove to include a generous array of ports, as well as…
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Razer's latest gaming headsets are designed for Xbox Series X

November 6, 2020
The Xbox Series X and Series S launches are right around the corner, and Razer is determined to capitalize on that by introducing a pair of gaming headsets built with Microsoft’s consoles in mind. The Kaira and Kaira Pro (above) are both “designed for Xbox” and can use…
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How to update to iOS 14.2 to get over 100 new emoji on iPhone

November 6, 2020
iOS 14.2 has arrived for iPhone, and it brings a host of notable changes and new features. One of those is over 100 new emoji to have fun with and better express yourself. Read on for a look at what’s included with the new batch, how to get the 117 new iPhone emoji with iOS 14.2, and how to find them. The latest update for iPhone, of course, brings a lot of important changes like security…
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