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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1: Pixel 6 Pro will be able to run at 1080p

Google’s Pixel 6 Pro is about to pull a feature from the Pixel 7 Pro, as the ability to run the operating system at 1080p is incoming with the next big Android 13 update. The first beta update of Google’s upcoming QRP2 release for Pixel phones brings several tweaks to the OS, including an updated media player, better 5G support on Pixel 7, changes to the Pixel Launcher, and more. Related…
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Here’s everything new in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 [Gallery]

Google usually releases previews bright and early, but opted for a late afternoon release for Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1. Over the coming days, we’ll dive into all of Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of…
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Sony Xperia phones are now getting Android 13 updates

Sony has just released Android 13 for several of its Xperia smartphones. Here’s what devices are eligible to upgrade. As spotted on Reddit this week, there are at least five Sony Xperia smartphones currently eligible for Android 13 updates. The updates were captured by XperiaCheck, a website that tracks updates for Sony smartphones. Sony Xperia phones now eligible for Android 13 upgrades…
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How to change your music output on Google Pixel, including to Chromecast devices

Between Chromecast-enabled devices and Bluetooth speakers and earbuds, there are plenty of ways to enjoy music from your Google Pixel. In Android 13, there’s an easy way to switch the output device for your music, so your Pixel plays your favorite songs from the right speaker. This guide will take you through just that. It’s nowhere near uncommon to have more than one Bluetooth device…
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Pixel phones lost a handy Google Lens shortcut – here’s how you can still access it quickly

Google Lens is a useful tool for extracting information from the world around you, but the latest updates to Pixel phones have removed one of the easiest ways to access it. Here are the other ways you can use Lens. Google Camera app removed the Lens shortcut Google Camera v8.7 has been available on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro since October of this year, but only started rolling out to older…
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