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Samsung tablets on Android 13 still don’t have a two-column notification shade

Android 13 is more widely rolling out on Samsung tablets and follows Android 12L earlier this year. The taskbar was that update’s biggest addition, and we hoped to see more tablet UIs — namely a two-column notification shade and lockscreen — but that’s not the case with Samsung’s Android 13 update. Samsung (11-inch Tab S8 shown below) continues to use its single-column notification…
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Google has updated the original Chromecast for the first time in over three years

In a new batch of Chromecast updates, Google has released new firmware for the first-generation Chromecast for the first time in years. Since 2013, Google has offered the Chromecast series as a way to affordably turn any TV into a smart TV, connected to apps on your Android or iOS phone. As Google’s Cast system is primarily built on web tech, those original Chromecast devices — meaning those…
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How to receive and send a fax with iPhone or iPad

As far as technology has advanced, there are still times when you might need to send or receive a fax. Whether it’s a rare or regular occurrence, fortunately, you can handle your fax needs with an app. Read on for three ways to receive and send a fax with iPhone or iPad, including two free options as well as solutions for businesses with strict privacy requirements. There are a few major…
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These are the best CarPlay apps for iPhone

Updated November 28, 2022 with News+, LINE, Microsoft Teams, Panera Bread, Plexamp, and Weather on the Way. CarPlay is Apple’s feature that brings communication and entertainment functions to the built-in screen in your car using iPhone apps. The feature appears on a lot of aftermarket displays and new cars that you can buy today. As CarPlay support is now available from most manufacturers…
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