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On the eve of Pixel 7, Google has reportedly sold just shy of 30 million phones since 2016

We’re approaching the latest generation of Pixel, and the second flagship since Google’s soft reboot of the lineup. According to new data, Google will be unveiling the Pixel 7 as the device that finally pushes the series past 30 million smartphones sold since 2016. Pixel sales over the past few years have been hit or miss. The company finally started building traction around 2019 on the back…
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OnePlus Buds Pro 2 specs leak

OnePlus is working on new high-end true wireless earbuds. The OnePlus Buds Pro debuted in August of last year, so we’ll probably see their successors appear very soon. Today some specs for the upcoming OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have been leaked by a usually reliable source. They are claimed to sport dual audio drivers per bud, one 11mm and one 6mm, in a similar fashion to Oppo’s Enco X2. They…
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Assistant Driving Mode ditches Google Maps integration, no longer an Android Auto replacement

In May of 2019, Google Assistant Driving Mode was announced to replace “Android Auto for Phone Screens.” The launch occurred slowly, with the previous experience not going away until this June. Assistant Driving Mode is now losing Google Maps integration and this noticeably changes the experience to the point where it’s no longer an Android Auto replacement.  When Driving Mode was…
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iOS 16.1 beta 4 now available as public release quickly approaches

iOS 16.1 beta 4 is now rolling out to developers as Apple prepares for a broader release sometime this fall. iOS 16.1 adds a number of new features to the iPhone, including Live Activities, Clean Energy Charging, changes to the Lock Screen, a redesigned battery percentage icon, and more. Developers can update their iPhone to iOS 16.1 beta 4 by heading to the Settings app, choosing General, then…
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