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iOS 14: Keychain password manager to gain new 1Password-like features

Apple is working to improve the iCloud Keychain password manager on iOS, has learned, with two-factor password integration and more. These new features described are based on an early build of iOS 14 obtained by  iOS and macOS have a feature called iCloud Keychain, which is responsible for storing all passwords and credit cards of the user. However, when compared to competing apps like…
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Nokia 7.2 now receiving stable Android 10 update

The Android 10 update is now rolling out for the Android One-powered Nokia 7.2. Launching at IFA 2019, the impressively premium Nokia 7.2 shipped with Android 9.0 Pie out of the box but during the launch keynote, HMD Global confirmed that it would be one of the first in…
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 now receiving the April 2020 security patch

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 owners might not be getting the far more wanted Android 10 update but at least you can get the April 2020 security patch. The former flagship is still a solid smartphone and while it’s disappointing not to get another OS update, the latest security patch coming pretty early is definitely something many other smartphones can’t claim. We’ve sung Samsung’s praises…
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Google rolling out streamlined settings for Assistant notifications on Android

Back in February, Google Assistant began testing revamped notification settings for Android devices. These unified controls for the sprawling number of alerts that Assistant sends to phones and tablets is now rolling out. To access, open Assistant settings from the Google app and navigate to the “Assistant” tab. At the very bottom — before the devices list, there is a new “Notifications”…
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Best weather apps for Android now that Dark Sky is dead

If you’ve ever looked for a good weather app, Dark Sky was probably on the list of recommendations. That’s well-deserved as the app was well built on both Android and iOS with a clean design, great features, and excellent weather forecasts too. Now, Apple has acquired…
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How to use a USB mic with Android

Can you use a USB mic with Android? Using an external microphone with your Android smartphone used to be pretty straightforward. All you had to do was plug one into the headphone jack. Now, however, that very jack is going the way of the Dodo. So if you want to use an…
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Concept imagines a redesigned Weather app for iOS based on Dark Sky

In a truly unexpected move, Apple announced today that it has acquired the popular Dark Sky weather app. While the company says there will be no changes to Dark Sky for iOS at this time, we can expect Apple to integrate the app with its own Weather solution for iOS. With that in mind, designer Parker Ortolani has created a concept that imagines what the Apple’s Weather app would look like by…
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