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Android Auto’s ‘Coolwalk’ redesign gives music apps like Spotify a useful dual-page widget

September 25, 2022
Google’s Android Auto has a redesign incoming, and a new behind-the-scenes change of that forthcoming interface shows off a handy widget that “Coolwalk” will provide to Spotify, and probably other music apps too. As spotted on Reddit, recent updates to Android Auto and Spotify seem to have unlocked a new dual-page widget for the music app that works with the platform’s upcoming…
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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…
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Google trade-in values for old Pixels skyrocket with Pixel 6a [U: Ends Saturday]

September 24, 2022
The US Google Store is running a rather notable trade-in promotion for the Pixel 6a that significantly increases the trade-in value of older Pixel, as well as iPhone and Samsung, devices. Update 9/24: This trade-in ends today at 11:59 p.m. PT with less than two weeks until the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are fully detailed. Google says “phones sent for trade-in must be received within 30 days of…
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Google Home presence sensing can now use Nest Hub and speakers as signals

September 24, 2022
Google’s presence sensing detects whether somebody is home using your phone’s location, Nest smart home devices, and now Nest Hubs and speakers. Previously, presence sensing could better detect activity in your home if you had a Nest Thermostat (using the occupancy sensor/Soli or if you physically change the temperature), Nest Protect (occupancy sensor), Nest Guard (motion sensor and…
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Google Lens for Android getting shortcut to launch Image Search

September 24, 2022
Google Lens now has a shortcut – introduced on desktop earlier this year – that lets you quickly open the Image Search experience on Android. After analyzing an image with Google Lens on Android, some users are seeing a new circular button in the bottom-right just above the results sheet. Tapping the globe with a magnifying glass icon opens Google Image Search on the web with that picture…
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