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Google Pixel Watch retail box emphasizing ‘with Fitbit’ leaks

September 26, 2022
A lot about the Pixel Watch has leaked in recent weeks, and we now have a look at the retail box for Google’s first wearable. Compared to Apple (and Samsung), Google is opting (via Reddit) for long, narrow packaging (that has always reminded me of Ollivanders wands). Rather, it’s a small rectangular box that’s presumably just as tall as the watch. There’s the large multicolor ‘G’ logo…
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iPhone 15 'Ultra' could replace next year's Pro Max model

September 26, 2022
Next year’s iPhone could introduce a change to Apple’s naming convention. According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the company could call its largest and most expensive device in 2023 the iPhone 15 Ultra instead of the iPhone 15 Pro Max as you would expect given its…
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iPhone users continue to complain of battery life issues after installing iOS 16

September 25, 2022
iOS 16 has been available for just about two weeks, and users are continuing to complain that the update has destroyed their iPhone’s battery life. While a temporary hit to battery life is normal after a software update, something different seems to be going on this time around, with iPhone users still complaining two weeks later… iOS 16 battery life When you update your iPhone to a new…
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iPhone 14 charging slowly? How to fast charge your iPhone

September 24, 2022
Is your iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro charging slower than your old phone did? The best way to fast charge is with a Lightning to USB-C cable and a 30 watt charger, either from Apple or a cheaper third-party option like Anker. Here’s everything you need to know about fast…
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Wear OS watches regain double-click shortcut for Google Wallet

September 24, 2022
When Google Wallet replaced Google Pay on Wear OS, some watches lost the ability to hit a predefined button twice to initiate tap-to-pay. Google has now fixed this issue and brought back the shortcut. Fossil Gen 5 – but not Gen 6 – and TicWatch devices let you quickly launch Google Pay by double-clicking. The Google Wallet update in July broke that ability – nothing would happen after…
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Chromecast with Google TV HD vs. Chromecast 4K: Here’s what’s new and different

September 24, 2022
Google’s newest TV companion is the Chromecast HD. Both it and the Chromecast of 2020 look identical and share a lot of the same features, so what are the main differences? Let’s find out. First off, it’s worth noting that there are different versions of Chromecast beyond the HD and 4K versions with Google TV. Prior to those devices, there was the Legacy Chromecast line, which didn’t…
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