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Google Search testing ‘Quick Read’ label for brief articles

August 30, 2022
Google Search is testing out a new label for articles that take under five minutes to read, with “Quick Read.” Some Google Search users are able to see a new label next to articles that appear in response to their keywords that simply says “Quick Read.” This isn’t a new reader mode or anything like that, but simply an indication that the article shown is relatively brief. The change…
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Google Docs now has an easy way to add emoji

August 30, 2022
Earlier this year, Docs on the web introduced emoji reactions and Google is now making it very simple to insert emoji as you’re writing.  In the body of a Google Doc, just type ‘@’ and the name of the emoji you want. You’ll get a list that you can also scroll…
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Galaxy Z Fold 3 diary: A year later, how did it hold up?

August 30, 2022
Foldables never really went “mainstream” until Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Fold 3, the devices that finally boosted sales to show there’s real interest in these devices. But a year later, how did the Galaxy Z Fold 3 hold up, and what does that tell us about…
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How to set custom ringtones on your Samsung Galaxy phone

August 30, 2022
Whenever you buy a new phone, no matter what it is, odds are the first thing you’ll do is find all of the customization settings and get them set up just right. Well, for many people, a ringtone is an important aspect of a phone. This guide will take you through setting up custom ringtones on your Samsung Galaxy phone. Setting a custom ringtone on your Galaxy phone Setting a ringtone on your…
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Google Home app rolling out redesigned controls for TVs, fans, vacuums, and more

August 30, 2022
Ahead of a “next generation design,” the Google Home app is rolling out a redesign of “controls for popular smart home devices.”  The changes are meant to provide “easier control,” and Google said fans, air purifiers, vacuum cleaners, blinds, TVs, and other “popular smart home devices” would benefit. The company is presumably referring to the page you get after selecting a…
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iOS 16 beta 8 now available ahead of final release in September

August 30, 2022
The release of iOS 16 is just two weeks away, and the final beta testing is moving ahead. Apple today has released iOS 16 beta 8 to developers with a continued focus on bug fixes, performance improvements, and final optimizations for things like battery life and new features. iOS 16 beta 8 now available iOS 16 beta 8, build 20A5358a, is available to download now to registered developers via the…
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