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Satellite text feature expected in iPhone 14 lineup comes to Huawei phones, but not in US

September 7, 2022
Something many expect Apple to announce today is a satellite text feature, designed for use in emergencies in isolated areas where no cellular coverage is available. But if so, Huawei has just beaten Apple in announcing the feature, noting that it will be available in the Mate 50. However, the US embargo on Huawei products means that Apple would still be first to a US launch ……
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Watch the iPhone 14 event ‘Far out’ right here

September 7, 2022
Apple’s iPhone 14 event is set for today, September 7 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET. Alongside the new iPhone lineup, we’re expecting the Apple Watch Series 8, a new Pro model watch, and more to be unveiled. You can watch the iPhone 14 event here and we’ll cover a couple of…
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Google Maps letting you specify EV, hybrid, and other engine types for more fuel-efficient directions

September 7, 2022
Google Maps can now provide the “most fuel-efficient route” possible if you specify your car’s engine type, while eco-friendly routing is coming to all of Europe. Google launched eco-friendly routing in Maps earlier this year for the United States, Canada, and Germany to highlight directions that use less fuel. A “Most fuel-efficient” leaf badge appears, with the app preferring that…
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Google will announce new Nest products at the Pixel 7 event

September 7, 2022
Google primarily teased the Pixel 7, 7 Pro, and Watch in announcing its October 6 event this morning, but it will also introduce the “latest smart home devices from Nest.” This tidbit about Google also announcing “additions to the Nest smart home portfolio” at the…
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Gmail for Android removing text labels from the bottom bar

September 7, 2022
Soon after Gmail received a Material You redesign on Android last year, the bottom bar was shrunk, and Google is now taking things a step further by removing the descriptive labels. Since launch, the vast majority of Gmail for Android users have had “Mail,” “Chat,”…
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Three features iPhone 14 Pro Max will have that the iPhone 14 Plus won’t

September 7, 2022
Apple is about to hold its next “Far out” special event tomorrow, and the company is expected to introduce a variety of new products. Among them, there’s the entire iPhone 14 lineup, which is supposed to have four different models: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. When it comes to the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max, they’ll share the same screen size…
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First patch to Android 13 fixes five Pixel issues, 6a update delayed

September 7, 2022
Following last month’s launch, the first update to Android 13 is rolling out this September and addresses five issues for Pixel phones. Meanwhile, the Pixel 6a update won’t be arriving until later this month As the first post-launch update, there are five improvements across Battery & Charging, Biometrics, Bluetooth, and User Interface. One big problem being addressed is how Android 13…
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