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Apple blocks downgrades to iOS 13.2 after update fixes background app performance

Apple today has stopped signing iOS 13.2. This comes after iOS 13.2.2 was released to the public last week with bug fixes and performance improvements, including a fix for background app performance and RAM management. When Apple stops signing an iOS build, it means users are no longer able to downgrade to that version via iTunes/Finder. Reverting to older iOS builds is common for those in the…
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Anker Nebula Capsule II review: Android TV crammed into a can

Android TV comes in a few form factors and at various price-points, it isn’t, however, very portable — so enter the Anker Nebula Capsule II. The Anker Nebula Capsule II combines the exceptionally small size of a mini projector and fuses it with Android TV for…
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Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for iOS updated with performance and bug fixes

Apple’s iWork suite for iOS and iPadOS has been updated today with “stability and performance improvements.” Version 5.2.1 for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote is now available for iPhone and iPad. It comes after a major update back in September that brought support for iOS 13 and iPadOS 13. That included Dark Mode support, multiwindow support for iPad, the ability to use external drives, and…
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How to enable RCS messaging on Google Messages for Android

RCS messaging is finally coming to Android smartphones in the United States after a trial in some other countries. If you want to get in on the action, here’s what you’ll need to do to enable RCS messaging on Android. How to enable RCS on Android Download Google Messages Set Google Messages as your default SMS app Enable Chat Features While the carriers will have their own app at some point…
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Google rolls out next-gen RCS texting to Android users in the US

At long last, you can get next-gen text messaging on your Android phone in the US without vendor-specific support or resorting to unofficial tricks. Google is rolling out Rich Communication Services (RCS) support to Android Messages users across the US. When it arrives…
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Google’s rollout of RCS chat for Android users in the US

Google is announcing that today, a year and a half after it first unveiled RCS chat as Android’s primary texting platform, it is actually making RCS chat Android’s primary texting platform. That’s because it is rolling out availability to any Android user in the US…
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Razer unveils its Kraken Ultimate headset with THX Spatial Audio

For competitive gamers, 3D audio can make the difference between locating a sneaking enemy and getting taken down by a well-aimed shot. Razer’s gaming headsets have primarily used 7.1 surround sound for 3D audio in the past, but now the company is expanding its range of competitive gaming headsets using THX Spatial Audio with the launch of the Razer Kraken Ultimate. THX Spatial Audio is a…
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