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Samsung brings Android 13 to Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy S21 in the United States

November 16, 2022

Samsung is blasting through its Android 13 update, now bringing the update to more devices in the United States as well as abroad. As of today, November 15, Samsung is rolling out Android 13 to the Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, and the Galaxy S21 series in the United States. This comes just a few days after the update first launched in portions of Europe on those devices. SamMobile reports that…

Google Doodle celebrates the Indonesian musical instrument Angklung

November 16, 2022

Today’s Google Doodle seen in limited regions celebrates the Angklung, which is a unique bamboo musical instrument that is played in Indonesia. An interesting subject for a homepage Doodle, the Angklung was officially declared a World Heritage item on this day back in…

Privacy Sandbox Beta will start rolling out to Android 13 next year

November 16, 2022

After several months of developer previews, Privacy Sandbox is entering beta for Android 13 early next year so that developers can more widely test “private advertising solutions.” This beta is aimed at ad tech and app developers with privacy-preserving APIs that limit…

LumaFusion hands-on: True mobile video editing for Android and ChromeOS [Video]

November 16, 2022

As one of the best mobile video editors, LumaFusion is now widely available on Android and ChromeOS courtesy of any early access phase. We’ve gone hands-on to see just how it holds up after bridging the iOS-Android/ChromeOS divide. LumaFusion now available for Android and ChromeOS in beta for $19.99 One major piece of advice we have to share though before we dive in: Be sure to buy…

Google Maps for Fitbit smartwatches will integrate some workout stats, still ‘coming soon’

November 16, 2022

The latest Fitbit smartwatches are the first available under Google’s reigns, and as such they’re adding support for a couple of key Google services. After launching Google Wallet today, we’re now getting a first look at Google Maps integration on the Fitbit Sense 2…

Microsoft’s Xbox ‘Keystone’ cloud gaming streamer would have cost twice as much as Chromecast

November 16, 2022

As cloud gaming has improved, Microsoft has been not-so-secretly working on an Xbox streaming device known as “Keystone,” but as it turns out a big part of the reason the company canned the project was its price. Last month, Xbox chief Phil Spencer revealed that the…

Upcoming Nest speaker should bring UWB, matching Handoff on Apple’s HomePod

November 16, 2022

Google appears to be preparing a next-generation Nest smart speaker with support for ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity, likely matching the “Handoff” feature of Apple’s HomePod. Last month, we exclusively reported on two next-gen smart speakers in development in Google’s Fuchsia project, Clover and Buckeye. The former looks likely to be a third-generation Nest Mini, while the latter…

Google One VPN app rolls out for Mac and Windows [U]

November 16, 2022

Following iOS availability earlier this year, the Google One VPN is now available for Mac and Windows through new desktop apps. Update 11/15: The Google One VPN Mac and Windows apps are now available. Visit one.google.com/benefits on your desktop computer and find the…

Google Chat will let you schedule Do Not Disturb

November 16, 2022

In addition to custom durations, Google Chat will soon let you schedule a recurring DND (Do Not Disturb), which are useful for lunch breaks and the weekends. Open the Active indicator in Google Chat and select Do Not Disturb. Once rolled out on Android, iOS, and the web…

Hands-on: Here’s what it’s actually like to use iPhone 14’s new satellite connectivity features

November 16, 2022

Emergency SOS via satellite is set to roll out to iPhone 14 users in the United States and Canada later today. Ahead of that launch, Apple has given select YouTubers and members of the press to test out the feature in the real world. Head below as we round up some of these videos and impressions… Emergency SOS via satellite is a feature exclusive to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro devices.