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iPhone users adopting iOS 16 faster than iOS 15

September 14, 2022
It’s been three days since Apple released iOS 16 to all users, and they seem more interested in upgrading to this operating system now than they were a year ago when iOS 15 was finally made available. Even with fewer devices supporting the latest operating system – for example, no iPod touch can run it – iPhone users are more willing to download it. The data has been compiled by Mixpanel.
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Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 drops to a new low of $130

September 14, 2022
Android users looking for a new smartwatch might want to go all in on Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 5, but the company’s latest sale on the previous generation may give them pause. Samsung’s currently selling the Galaxy Watch 4 for only $130, which is, by far…
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Period tracker app Flo launches 'Anonymous Mode' for iOS devices

September 14, 2022
Flo’s anonymous mode has arrived. The period tracker promised to launch the new mode shortly after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, in an effort to assuage privacy-related fears. Activists and privacy advocates cast a spotlight on period tracking apps on the heels of the Supreme Court’s decision, warning users that the data they collect could be used for investigations into…
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Galaxy Watch 5 SOS Mode: How to set it up, and why it doesn’t support 911

September 14, 2022
Most Android devices with an SOS feature call 911 or emergency services when activated, so does the Galaxy Watch 5 do the same thing? This guide will take you through how it works. The Galaxy Watch has a neat feature called “SOS.” While you hope never to use it, it can come in handy for getting help in a hurry, no matter where you might be. You can activate it on your watch by tapping the home…
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YouTube Music for Android bug keeps the screen on

September 14, 2022
A recent bug with the YouTube Music app on Android keeps your display on, regardless of the set screen timeout interval. We’re encountering this issue with version 5.23.50 of the app that rolled out late last week. You can be in any part of the app from the Now Playing UI…
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Google previews Android’s new emoji ahead of December launch, releases animated collection

September 14, 2022
Emoji have become a core part of how we communicate, and today, Google has a few announcements, including Unicode 15 emoji additions, animated versions of Android’s emoji, and more. In a post on the Google Developers blog, Google’s Creative Director of emoji and Emoji Kitchen Chef Jennifer Daniel offered up a few updates on the company’s work with emoji as of late. First and foremost, that…
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