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iPhone 14 launch day pre-paid discounts $379 off, Apple Watch Series 8 $40 off, more

September 16, 2022
We’re heading into the weekend with all of the best deals celebrating iPhone 14 launch day. Fittingly, Apple’s new handsets are $379 off with pre-paid iPhone 14 bundle discounts being joined by the very first chance to save on Apple Watch Series 8 at $40 off, and those who need a desktop upgrade can score the Apple Magic Trackpad 2 for an $85 low. Hit the jump for all that and more in the…
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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…
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Chrome Incognito tab access can now require your fingerprint on Android

September 16, 2022
Beginning in 2020, some Google apps on iOS added a “Privacy Screen” that requires Touch or Face ID authentication to access. Chrome for Android is now getting the ability to lock your Incognito tabs behind your fingerprint. When you have Incognito tabs open, exiting Chrome will instantly lock those pages behind fingerprint authentication. Launching the browser to return to those tabs will show…
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Oppo kicks off its official Android 13 rollout, starting with Find X5 series

September 16, 2022
Android 13 launched for Pixel phones just last month, but it’s already on its way to more smartphones, as Oppo is launching Android 13 to the Find X5 series. Starting today, September 15, Oppo is rolling out the “official” version of Android 13 to some devices. The Find X5 will start getting the update in France and the United Arab Emirates, while the Find X5 Pro is currently being updated…
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YouTube Music for Android bug keeps your screen on [U]

September 16, 2022
A recent bug with the YouTube Music app on Android keeps your display on, regardless of the set screen timeout interval. Update 9/15: Version 5.24.50 of YouTube Music is rolling out this afternoon and still contains the bug that keeps your screen on when the Android app is open and audio is playing. Original 9/13: We’re encountering this issue with version 5.23.50 of the app that rolled out late…
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