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Check out the first iPhone apps that support Live Activities and Dynamic Island with iOS 16.1

October 25, 2022
Apple on Monday released iOS 16.1 to the public, and among the new features and improvements that come with the update, this version introduces an API for Live Activities on the lock screen and for the Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro. Read on as we detail the first iPhone apps to support these features with iOS 16.1. For those unfamiliar, Live Activities is a feature available for all iPhone…
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Apple releases macOS Ventura, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16

October 25, 2022
It’s a major Apple update day, as the company is rolling out new versions of its iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems. While iPhone users at large have already had a taste of iOS 16, this will be the first time that most folks will get their hands on iPadOS 16 and…
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Samsung October 2022 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices

October 24, 2022
Samsung is on a roll as of late with device updates for a number of handsets. The October 2022 security update is even rolling out for a number of Samsung Galaxy phones and even a few tablets. Samsung October 2022 security update – here’s what’s new: No details have been released for the latest Android Security Update Bulletin, but we expect that to change over the coming days as Pixel…
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How to use third-party 20mm bands with the Google Pixel Watch

October 24, 2022
One of the biggest complaints with the Pixel Watch is that Google is using a proprietary band system that limits choices drastically. But Google is actually offering a way to use any third-party 20mm band with the Pixel Watch with an adapter – here’s how. As with any…
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Jetpack Compose gains Material You, Android TV apps, and more

October 24, 2022
At the Android Dev Summit, Google announced the latest improvements to Jetpack Compose including stable Material You (Material Design 3) components, Android TV apps, and a lot more. First formally released last year, Jetpack Compose is designed by Google to give Android…
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How to charge your iPhone and retain 100% battery capacity for two years

October 24, 2022
You wouldn’t think you’d need anyone to tell you how to charge your iPhone, but one TikTok user makes a good case for following his example … As Macworld spotted, TikTok video creator Shoandtech revealed that his iPhone 12 Pro still retains 100% of its original battery capacity after two years of use – and he says that’s all down to how he charges it. They may have different nighttime…
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Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 is on sale for $230 right now

October 24, 2022
This is a good time to buy a smartwatch as an early holiday gift, or to help track those increasingly chilly outdoor runs. Amazon is selling the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 at a new low of $230 for a 40mm Bluetooth model, or $50 below the official price. The LTE version has been similarly discounted to $280. And if you crave the titanium case, brighter display or larger battery of the Galaxy Watch 5…
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