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Android getting Spotify Connect support in media switcher and cross-device switching

After rolling out Chromecast support, Google announced at CES 2023 that Android’s media output switcher will support Spotify Connect as it pushes more cross-device experiences. Google is “working closely with Spotify to enable their users to easily switch playback between any Spotify Connect device from Android’s media player.” It wants to address how “selecting and changing which…
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Stadia for Android gets one final update before Google kills it

Google has given its Stadia app for Android one final update, adding an additional warning of the service’s shutdown later this month. Stadia’s Android app has been with us since the outset of the service, offering a convenient way to enjoy your library of cloud games on the go. Our APK Insight team has steadily tracked the changes and improvements in Stadia’s Android app over the past three…
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Satellite will bring emergency SMS to Android

Qualcomm has partnered with communications firm Iridium and Garmin to introduce Snapdragon Satellite, an upcoming service that leverages GPS and satellite communications to enable two-way SMS texting when in rural areas or regions without regular cell service coverage. If this seems familiar, this is similar to the feature “Emergency SOS” feature that was announced alongside the iPhone 14 and…
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The first laser TV with Google TV now exists, and it’s Leica’s Cine 1

Lecia is a massive name in the camera community, offering high-end lenses and sensors that are highly sought after. With that experience, the company is dipping into a market that’s growing at a blistering pace with the Leica Cine 1 laser TV. Laser TVs are becoming more and more commonplace as of late, as they offer a bigger screen size without often having to sacrifice quality for that size.
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