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The Apple TV expects you to have an iPhone in order to accept new iCloud terms and conditions

January 17, 2023
A viral tweet today highlights a somewhat frustrating limitation with the Apple TV software. As of a recent software update, tvOS expects users have access to an iPhone or iPad in order to do things like accept new iCloud terms and conditions, or update their Apple ID settings. Although most people who use the Apple TV 4K box are deeply ensconced in the Apple ecosystem, this doesn’t apply to…
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Netflix now rolling out refreshed interface to its iPhone app

January 17, 2023
Netflix on Monday released an update to its iOS app that brings a refreshed interface to the iPhone version of its platform. The new interface features new, more fluid animations, including parallax effects to move elements around as the user moves the phone. Netflix app…
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Stable Android 13-based MIUI 14 now rolling out for Xiaomi 12

January 16, 2023
Although limited availability means that not every market is able to purchase Xiaomi devices, the Chinese firm has built a big following where on sale. For owners of the Xiaomi 12 series, the stable MIUI 14 update based on Android 13 is now beginning to roll out. Spotted…
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Google Clock app adds ability to make your own custom alarm sounds

January 16, 2023
The Google Clock application doesn’t often gain new features, but a quiet update has added the ability for you to record your own custom alarm sounds. Rolling out via a server-side update to Google Clock 7.3, custom alarm sounds are available for your regular alarms and even any timers you set. This complements the existing ability to use downloaded or custom sounds from the Files app or your…
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House of Blueberry raises $6M for digital fashion in the metavese

January 16, 2023
Check out all the on-demand sessions from the Intelligent Security Summit here. House of Blueberry has raised $6 million in seed funding for its digital fashion business in the metaverse and interactive entertainment. Makers Fund led the round, with continued participation from Everblue Management. House of Blueberry will use the money to expand partnerships with new games and online worlds to…
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Galaxy Z Fold 5 reportedly adopting ‘droplet’ style hinge, should lessen display crease

January 16, 2023
Through four generations of its flagship foldable, Samsung has kept mostly the same design for its hinge which leads to a noticeable crease in the inner display. But with the Galaxy Z Fold 5, it seems Samsung might finally make some real progress on the hinge by adopting a “droplet” style. There have been two main designs for foldable to date when it comes to the hinge. Samsung’s design puts…
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