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Samsung's Tizen OS is coming to other brands' TVs

October 10, 2022
Last week LG announced that it would allow third-party TV manufacturers to use its webOS platform and now its main rival is following suit. Samsung has revealed that it will license its Tizen OS TV platform for use in non-Samsung TV models for the first time, partnering with Akai, RCA and a bunch of other brands (Bauhn, Linsar, Sunny, Vispera) sold in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The…
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Google’s Pixel Watch ‘Metal Links Band’ costs $199, and ‘Metal Mesh’ is $129

October 10, 2022
Google announced on Thursday that it’s making seven bands for the Pixel Watch, but that only five would be available at launch. Neither of the premium Pixel Watch bands are available until this spring, though pricing and specs for the Metal Links Band, as well as the Metal Mesh Band, are already live. As spotted on Reddit, the “Google Pixel Watch Metal Links Band” is $199.99 (£199…
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OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro finally receive Android 12 update

October 9, 2022
Google released Android 13 almost two months ago, and today OnePlus has a new big Android update of its own to send to the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro. But it’s not Android 13, instead we’re talking about Android 12, a version that’s already more than a year old. Better late than never? The Chinese company started beta testing Android 12 for the aforementioned four phones a…
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All the ways Google’s Pixel Watch saves power and extends battery life

October 8, 2022
The Pixel Watch has a 294 mAh (typical) battery that’s officially rated for “up to 24 hours,” with Google employing a number of software features to save battery life. To protect and “extend battery life,” the Pixel Watch will pause charging if the Wear OS device “stays plugged into its charger for 4 days or longer.” This is called Battery Defender and one sign — besides a…
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