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Google Wallet randomly stops working for some users, falsely claims devices are rooted

Google Wallet is a pretty simple and straightforward way to manage mobile payments and other cards, but over the past few days, the app has randomly stopped working for some users with a notice claiming that “your device doesn’t meet security requirements,” falsely claiming that devices are rooted. As some users have reported on Reddit over the weekend, Google Wallet and Google Pay seem to…
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Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 falls to a new low of $250

If you have your eye on Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 5 but were waiting for a deal, one has already arrived. Amazon’s Woot portal is selling the 40mm model in several colors (Grey, Pink Gold and Silver) for $250, a savings of $30 or 11 percent off the regular price.  Buy Galaxy Watch 5 at Woot – $250 The Galaxy Watch 5 scored a solid 85 in our Engadget review, and we once again…
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iPhone 15 'Ultra' could replace next year's Pro Max model

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 recent track record. The shift would reportedly coincide with the most significant redesign of the iPhone since Apple…
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iPhone 14 charging slowly? How to fast charge your iPhone

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 charging your new iPhone … Starting with the iPhone 12, Apple no longer includes a power adapter in the box at all. Earlier…
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