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2023 iPhone models to keep using Qualcomm’s 5G modem

November 3, 2022
Apple has been developing its own modem chips for iPhone, and some reports suggested that the company would start using them as soon as 2023. However, a statement from Qualcomm suggests that Apple will keep using third-party modems rather than its own chips for the 2023 iPhone models. Apple delays plans to put its own 5G modem in the iPhone According to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday, Qualcomm…
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Samsung will update these Galaxy devices to Android 13

November 2, 2022
After launching on Pixel phones earlier this year, Android 13 is now headed to Samsung Galaxy devices outside of a beta program. Here’s what devices have already received their update, and which ones will probably get it over the coming months. What’s new in Android 13 on Samsung devices? Android 13 is a pretty small update compared to Android 12 that came before it. Where that update…
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Google expands flood and wildfire tracking to more countries

November 2, 2022
In line with the UN’s COP27 conference this week, Google is announcing expansions for flood and wildfire tracking to new countries as climate change continues to global conditions. Starting with floods, Google is bringing flood forecasting and alerts to 18 new countries…
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Etsy adds image-based search, but only on iOS for now

November 2, 2022
Etsy has begun testing visual search. The company suggests the feature is ideal for those situations where you’re not quite sure how to describe something. Whereas in the past you had to rely on keywords and a bit of luck, you can now tap the new camera icon in the search bar and snap a photo of a product in hopes of finding similar items. In my testing, the feature works surprisingly well. I…
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Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra is $300 off right now

November 2, 2022
When we put together our ultimate list of current-model smartphones, Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra easily won out as the best Android option. It’s on sale at Amazon right now for $300 off the list price, bringing it down to just $900. That’s only ten bucks…
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Xiaomi's latest concept phone has an interchangeable Leica M lens

November 2, 2022
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra surprised us with its 1-inch camera sensor and Leica co-branding back in July, but it turns out that the Chinese brand was working on something far more ambitious at the same time. Earlier today, the “Xiaomi 12S Ultra Concept Phone” was unveiled with an appearance almost identical to the namesake flagship device, but with a second 1-inch 50.3-megapixel sensor…
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