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Fitbit step and heart rate data is appearing in Google Fit

January 18, 2023
Back in November, we noticed how Health Connect was responsible for combining Fitbit heart rate and Nest Hub Sleep Sensing data. Google Fit is now showing Fitbit step, distance, and full heart rate data. Health Connect is most likely responsible for Fitbit appearing in Google Fit’s Steps and Heart rate graphs in the Home tab. Data lines up with the Fitbit app, with the Fitbit icon and name…
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Here’s how the Stadia Controller works with Bluetooth

January 18, 2023
While we’re still sad to see Google Stadia shutting down this week, Google did the right thing in refunding customers and, on top of that, unlocking Bluetooth support on the Stadia Controller. But how does that controller actually hold up on PC games? Let’s take a…
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Rumor: Samsung set to raise Galaxy S23 prices by $100 or more

January 18, 2023
The Galaxy S23 series is set to launch on February 1 with a few key upgrades, but it seems those will come at a cost. New pricing details we’ve heard suggest that Samsung is preparing for a significant price hike on the Galaxy S23. Over the past few years, Samsung’s…
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How to block any number in Google Messages on your Android phone

January 18, 2023
There’s absolutely no reason anyone needs just to accept random spam texts or otherwise uninvited messages. This guide will take you through how to block a number in Google Messages on your Android device. These days, it’s extremely difficult to try to have a presence online without inadvertently giving out your phone number or other personal information. Many websites require you to sign up…
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Samsung brings Galaxy A14 5G and Galaxy A23 5G to India

January 17, 2023
Samsung is expanding its 5G portfolio in India with two affordable smartphones – the Galaxy A14 5G and the Galaxy A23 5G. Sales will begin on Wednesday, January 18, on Samsung.com via Live Commerce. Other online and offline stores will offer the smartphones starting Friday, January 20. The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G was first introduced in September 2022 with a 5,000 mAh battery and Snapdragon…
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Apple finally catches up to iPhone 14 Pro demand

January 17, 2023
Analysts at JP Morgan are keeping track of shipping estimates of iPhone 14 models around the world to gauge the disparity between demand and supply. According to the latest note published by the analysts, this disparity has effectively disappeared. China’s struggles to…
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Asus Zenfone 8 and 8 Flip now receiving Android 13

January 17, 2023
Asus just started seeding stable Android 13 to its 2021 flagships – the Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip. The update also comes with the latest January 2023 security patch. The firmware version is 33.0210.0210.210 and it brings not only the Android 13-intrinsic features, but it also adds a couple of extras courtesy of Asus. The company was kind enough to post the full changelog on its support…
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