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Storage-saving archivable App Bundles replacing APKs for Google/Android TV in 2023

Over the past few years, Google has been transitioning to Android App Bundles as part of modernizing development practices. In May of 2023, App Bundles that support archiving will be required for Android/Google TV devices. Storage is the big reason for this change, with Google noting how smart televisions in 2022 have an average of 8GB compared to 64GB for smartphones. TVs are often priced…
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Where to watch the 2022 World Cup on Android, Google TV, and ChromeOS

This week marks the somewhat overdue start of the 2022 World Cup. This guide will direct you to the best streaming service you can use to watch the World Cup on your Android, Google TV, or ChromeOS device. This year, the World Cup is being held in Qatar, making it the first worldwide soccer event to be held in the Arabian Peninsula. Games started on Sunday, November 20, with the host nation…
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iOS privacy concerns deepen as Apple’s promises on analytics anonymity appear to be false

iOS privacy concerns were raised last week when security researchers appeared to demonstrate that iPhones send the same analytics data to Apple whether you grant or decline permission. The same researchers have now demonstrated that Apple can – despite assurances to the contrary – link this data back to individual users, as the same ID is used as that for iCloud accounts … Background When…
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Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4 with 256GB storage is $300 off ahead of Black Friday

If Samsung’s foldable smartphones have caught your eye, perhaps for yourself or as a gift for someone else, now might be the right time to take the plunge. The 256GB model of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 has dropped to $760 at Amazon, which is an all-time low. That’s a considerable $300 (or 28 percent) off the regular price. What’s more, this variant is currently cheaper than the 128GB…
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