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Xiaomi confirms MWC 2023 attendance, but no 13 Ultra launch

Xiaomi is sending out invitations to reporters that want to tour its booth at MWC 2023. The company writes “we’ll share our vision for 2023 and onward, and how we plan to innovate and better connect people”. While we’d love to hear Xiaomi’s strategy for this year, there isn’t even a hint of a Xiaomi 13 Ultra announcement. If we’re reading this right, this will be an opportunity…
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Apple to use own wireless chips for iPhones in 2025

Perhaps you’ve heard about Apple’s plans to design its own cellular chip, which is rumored to debut in late 2024 or early 2025, but the latest rumor also includes the wireless chip responsible for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections. As of now, Apple is using…
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Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 6a add support for 5G networks in India with QPR2 update

For the first time, Google Pixel smartphones are set to add support for 5G networks in India thanks to an upcoming update. The Google Pixel 6a was the company’s return to India, with the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro also now sold in the region. But since their respective releases, Google’s phones have only been able to use 4G on cellular networks in India. As reported by The Indian Express this…
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Google Arts & Culture update brings new icon, ditches the museum look

Starting today, Google Arts & Culture has ditched its classic icon, styled after a museum, for something more modern. Google Arts & Culture is the company’s portal to the wide world of artwork, history, and fun, bringing the learning experience of a museum to your own home. Matching that feel, the app has long been represented by a Material Design styled logo made to look like the…
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Google Meet rolling out in-call emoji reactions

In addition to raising your hand or using text chat, Google Meet is adding emoji reactions that appear “as a small badge in the sender’s video tile.” This feature has been planned since 2021. Besides the top-left corner, emoji reaction will float up the left side of your screen as they’re sent, with Google noting how you’ll see a burst of emoji “when there are multiple user…
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