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Acura ZDX EV gets Android Auto and built-in Google apps

Acura is preparing to launch its first fully electric vehicle, the 2024 ZDX, and just announced integration with a full suite of Google products, including Android Auto. These features will be available on all ZDK trims and bring apps like Google Assistant and Google Maps to the vehicle, offering a “personalized and more streamlined” experience. Google Assistant lets you issue voice commands…
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Apple's iOS 17 developer beta is available for free

Apple is supposed to release an iOS 17 public beta in July, but some recent changes made the developer betas more accessible this year. The iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma betas were released yesterday and for the first time, those with free developer accounts can access…
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Apple's iOS 17 expands protection against unsolicited nudes

Apple’s iOS 17 makes it easier to share content, but it also has new safeguards to prevent abuses of that newfound power. The company has revealed that its upcoming software will add a Sensitive Content Warning feature that helps adults avoid unsolicited nude photos…
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House of Blueberry teams with Rebel Girls in Roblox to inspire women and girls in gaming

Missed the GamesBeat Summit excitement? Don’t worry! Tune in now to catch all of the live and virtual sessions here. House of Blueberry and Rebel Girls announced the launch of a Roblox experience featuring the digital fashion debut of Rebel Girls to inspire women and girls in gaming. The activation features an exclusive digital fashion release, interactive game experience, dynamic…
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iOS 17 drops support for the iPhone 8 and X

Like clockwork, Apple will release the latest operating systems for its various products this fall. And, as ever, the company will leave some older generations of its devices by the wayside.  If you’re still clinging onto an iPhone 8 (that thing was great, so I…
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Apple WWDC 2023: Apple Vision Pro, iOS 17, macOS, iPad OS, the 15-inch MacBook Air, Mac Pro and more

Apple is slated to hold its annual Worldwide Developer Conference today, and based on the rumors and leaks we’ve seen, it’s shaping up to be a monumental year. The industry is expecting the company to launch its first mixed reality headset, along with a new platform that powers VR or AR applications, as well as the usual suspects like updates to iOS, macOS, watchOS and more. In…
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Motorola's folding Razr+ will have a giant external display

Motorola skipped the US market with last year’s Razr, but it’s coming back — and there may be reasons to consider the company’s latest foldable phones over Samsung’s rival Galaxy Z Flip series.The company has introduced a 2023 Razr family headlined…
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Android can now 'remix' emojis and help with reading practice

Google has listed a bunch of features rolling out to the Android ecosystem starting today, June 1st, and one of them can help new readers improve their diction and vocabulary. The new reading practice tool for phones and tablets is available with thousands of compatible children’s books on Play Books. It challenges kids or people who’ve only started to learn English to read sentences…
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