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Nest Hub ‘Search’ shortcut is now just opening Google․com

September 5, 2022
Around the time Fuchsia widely rolled out to the Nest Hub Max, Assistant Smart Displays gained a “Search” shortcut, which is now curiously opening Google․com directly.  The Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max feature an “app” launcher when you swipe up from the bottom of the screen. At the end of last month, Google introduced one for “Search” that is simply a magnifying glass icon. It’s…
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LG launches art NFTs for its smart TVs

September 5, 2022
Interested in learning what’s next for the gaming industry? Join gaming executives to discuss emerging parts of the industry this October at GamesBeat Summit Next. Register today. LG Electronics has launched its own non-fungible token (NFT) platform, LG Art Lab. Now…
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LG brings NFTs to its LED and OLED TVs

September 5, 2022
Over its long history, LG has never been shy about jumping on some unusual bandwagons. So it should come as no surprise that the South Korean electronics giant is getting into NFTs. Starting today, if you live in the US and own a webOS 5.0 or later TV, you’ll have access…
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Google Play Store redesign for Wear OS starts rolling out

September 4, 2022
As telegraphed by September’s Google Play system update, the Wear OS Play Store is beginning to get its new redesign. First shown off at Samsung’s Unpacked event last month with the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro unveil, this redesign starts with the search button now being housed in a pill instead of circle. “Explore all” with three app suggestions is next with a “See More” button.
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Gurman: AirPods Pro 2 to be unveiled during iPhone 14 event

September 4, 2022
AirPods Pro 2 will be unveiled at the Apple September “Far Out” event. This news has been shared by Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter. The second-generation AirPods Pro has been rumored to be introduced during September-November, and now the journalist…
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Apple Watch Series 8, Watch Pro, and SE 2 latest tidbits ahead of iPhone 14 event

September 4, 2022
In three days, Apple will announce a new Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Pro, and Apple Watch SE 2. In his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman shares the latest tidbits about these new Watches ahead of the iPhone 14 event on Wednesday. While many features have been rumored over this year regarding these three Watches, Gurman is bringing his latest piece of information about the Apple…
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The good news about Apple’s rumored iPhone 14 Pro price hike

September 4, 2022
The iPhone 14 will be even more expensive than its predecessor, at least according to a new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. If he’s to be believed, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will both be more expensive than their predecessors. But the addition of a new…
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iPhone overtakes Android to claim majority of US smartphone market

September 4, 2022
For the first time ever, there are more iPhones in use in the US than any other type of smartphone. Citing data from analytics firm Counterpoint Research, the Financial Times reports the iPhone overtook the entire Android ecosystem in June to claim 50 percent of US market share. In doing so, Apple achieved its highest-ever share of the American smartphone market. Apple achieved the feat on the…
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