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Protests break out at a major iPhone factory in China

November 23, 2022
Foxconn’s largest iPhone factory in Zhengzhou, China has been hit by worker protests including violent confrontations, Bloomberg has reported. Videos show hundreds of workers marching and confronting a manager, along with several instances of violence. Employees are reportedly upset over lesser benefits and longer wait times for bonuses, according to videos posted on Weibo seen by Engadget…
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Google app adopts navigation rail on Android tablets

November 23, 2022
Google’s large screen optimization push continues with the Search app adopting a navigation rail on tablets, though it’s clearly early days. The latest Google app beta — version 13.46 — switches to a navigation rail. Without the bottom bar, you get to see slightly more of the Discover feed, as well as Search results.  However, this is not a Material You (MD3) element as the icons for…
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Xiaomi's 12T Pro gets a 'fictional archaeology' makeover

November 23, 2022
Even if you aren’t familiar with Daniel Arsham, chances are you might have already come across his crystallized Pokémon sculptures. Fans can now get a similar makeover on a smartphone, by way of a collaboration between Xiaomi and the New York-based artist. The Xiaomi…
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Google Pixel Watch app can store multiple eSIM profiles, but there’s no Dual SIM support

November 23, 2022
The Google Pixel Watch has its fair share of flaws, but it’s quickly become a favorite in the market for the best Android smartwatches. If you’re using an eSIM, there’s also a neat trick in the Pixel Watch app to store multiple cellular options even though there’s no Dual SIM support. Google sells the Pixel Watch both in Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-only and LTE-compatible variants. The latter…
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Shazam’s new Android widget lets you stay on the homescreen

November 23, 2022
Homescreen widgets have seen a new resurgence in the past year with Android 12+, and Shazam has just revamped theirs to be more than just a shortcut that opens the app. The old Shazam widget was just a larger shortcut that immediately opened the app on-click to start…
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Samsung boosts trade-in values for old or broken devices towards Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 for Black Friday

November 23, 2022
As Black Friday deals rain down this week, Samsung has its fair share of offers. But an offer you can stack on top of the already solid Black Friday discounts can be found in boosted trade-in credits for Samsung Galaxy devices and iPhones towards the Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Flip 4, regardless of condition or when it was released. Stay tuned to 9to5Toys for all of the best deals around Black Friday…
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