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Google Maps update on Wear OS breaks home & work shortcuts on Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch

November 1, 2022
If you have a Wear OS 3 smartwatch, including the Google Pixel Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, a recent update to Google Maps appears to have broken the navigation shortcuts for home and work locations. Some Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch owners have noted on Reddit, as well as Google’s support forums, that the Google Maps app on their devices is asking to set home and work addresses. This is…
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iPhone worker bonuses up by 1,000% as Foxconn fights to retain staff

November 1, 2022
Foxconn has more than tripled iPhone worker bonuses as it fights to persuade them to remain working in extremely tough conditions amid a COVID-19 outbreak within its largest iPhone assembly plant. For those who go further, and agree to forgo their leave this month, the bonus could amount to a 1,000% increase – from 1,500 yuan ($200) to 15,000 yuan ($2000) … Background Foxconn is Apple’s…
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iPhone 14 Pro Max video capabilities really impress me [Diary]

November 1, 2022
After starting with still photography, it was time to put my iPhone 14 Pro Max video capabilities to the test – and I was incredibly impressed with how well the camera performed, especially at night. Ok, it’s still not going to be replacing cinema cameras anytime soon…
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Google Doodle showcases Indigenous North American stickball

November 1, 2022
The latest Google Doodle shines a spotlight on Indigenous North American stickball, one of the oldest sports in North America. Since 1990, in the United States, the month of November has been dedicated as Native American Heritage Month. The occasion is meant to be an opportunity to reflect on the contributions and history of the land’s first people, and Google has chosen to highlight the…
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Some Pixel 7 owners hit with Android Auto issues, but Google says they should be fixed now

November 1, 2022
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have only been on the market for a few weeks now, but some early buyers have seen issues with Android Auto on Google’s latest flagships. Luckily, those issues should be fixed with recent updates. A thread on Google’s support forums reveals a good number of Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro owners who have been facing the same issue with Android Auto. Despite their phone…
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