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YouTube for Android rolling out a video progress bar that isn’t always red

Back in October, YouTube rolled out a big redesign across its mobile apps and the web. YouTube for Android is now testing a more subtle video progress bar that isn’t red all the time. Update 12/30: More of our Android devices and accounts, including Incognito, are seeing this white progress bar. This remains specific to the dark theme, and looks to be an attempt to offer a less distracting…
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Android tablets and Chromebooks are on another crash course – will it be different this time?

While it’s up to the market to prove (or disprove) Google’s belief that Android Tablets are the “future of computing,” the other big obstacle comes from within the company. Chromebooks can very much compete for that mantle, with Android and ChromeOS once again converging in functionality and use case.  Google’s recent and ongoing tablet push is born out of the belief that the form…
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Essential apps for hardcore Android users [Video]

The idea that some apps are “must-haves” or “essential” for your Android phone is bound to be subjective, especially with millions to mull over and choose from. You might have picked up a brand-new Android smartphone or been lucky enough to receive one as a gift…
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iPhone: How to change your 5G settings for better battery life or faster speeds

5G cellular service expanded significantly across all carriers in 2022 and works with iPhone 12, 13, 14, and SE 3. Apple uses a “5G Auto” setting as the default that aims to give users a balance between network speed and battery life. But you can also manage the settings manually to optimize for what you need in a given moment. Follow along for how to turn 5G on/off on iPhone. If you’re…
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Google Voice call screen getting ‘Suspected spam caller’ warning

After adding Wi-Fi and cellular network switching, Google Voice is introducing a “Suspected spam caller” label on the incoming call screen. “Suspected spam caller” will appear on both the call screen (underneath the number and as the caller avatar), as well as in the history list. End users can either: Confirm a suspected spam call, which causes future calls from that number to go…
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