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iOS 16.1 beta integrates Reachability with the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island for easier access

September 16, 2022
The first iPhone 14 Pro orders are arriving to buyers today, and we’re learning more about how iOS 16 integrates with the Dynamic Island. One interesting tidbit is how the Dynamic Island works with Apple’s Reachability feature. In the current stable release of iOS 16, the Dynamic Island does not change positioning with Reachability, but that has changed in the first beta of iOS 161. iPhone…
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Apple fixes iOS 16 activation bug affecting iPhone 14 buyers

September 16, 2022
You might have a rough time activating your iPhone 14. As MacRumors reports, Apple has fixed an iOS 16 bug that broke activation of iMessage and FaceTime on open WiFi networks. Your brand new device might not work properly out of the box, depending on your situation. You…
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Google Lens now lets you launch directly into a filter

September 16, 2022
Ahead of expected announcements later this month, Google has made a tweak to Lens that allows users to launch a specific filter immediately. Since last year, opening Google Lens from the Search bar or homescreen shortcut on Android takes you to a three-part screen. The gallery view below shows your eight most recent “Screenshots,” while all your “Images” appear in a grid after…
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Nest Doorbell (Battery) long-term review: An imperfect option for Google Home enthusiasts [Video]

September 16, 2022
There are a vast array of wireless and wired doorbells that work with the Google Assistant and add greatly to your smart home setup. We’ve lived with the battery-powered Nest Doorbell for an extended period and here’s why it’s a great option for just about everyone — in the right situation. A move to a new property meant I finally had the opportunity to add a front door camera for added…
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Android ‘Adaptive Battery’: What it is and how to turn it on

September 16, 2022
Batteries used to be cut and dry in our phones, doing all of the heavy lifting to power our devices. Now, our phone’s SoC plays a huge role in regulating power so that we can stretch battery life out to the max. This guide will dive a little deeper into how Android’s Adaptive Battery feature works as well as how you can make sure it’s turned on for your device. How does Adaptive Battery…
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