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Sources: Google considers face unlock that relies on Pixel 6 fingerprint sensor, Pixel 7 work ongoing

August 19, 2022
According to sources familiar with the matter, Google is continuing to work on bringing facial recognition to the Pixel 6 and future devices, including the Pixel 7. Now, the latest direction enlists the Pixel’s under-display fingerprint sensor to be used in conjunction with face unlock. The long road to Pixel 6 face unlock Back in April, we reported that the Pixel 6 Pro was supposed to launch…
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Google Wallet coming to Fitbit, likely for Versa 4 and Sense 2

August 19, 2022
It seems Fitbit is finally preparing to allow Google Wallet on its fitness watches, allowing it to join the existing Fitbit Pay. About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play…
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iPhone VPN app security debate continues, as Apple says it’s fixed, and ProtonVPN says not

August 19, 2022
A debate about whether iPhone VPN app security is flawed continues today, with Apple insisting it has offered a fix since 2019, while ProtonVPN says that it’s only a partial solution. The controversy began when a well-known security researcher said that iOS virtual private network (VPN) apps are broken, due to a flaw that he claims Apple has known about for at least two and a half years. This…
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How to watch UFC 278 Usman vs Edwards on iPhone, Apple TV, web

August 19, 2022
UFC Usman vs Edwards is set for Saturday, August 20 at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. Read on for how to watch UFC 278 on iPhone, Apple TV, web, and more. Below we’ll look at how to watch UFC 278 featuring the welterweight title bout Usman vs…
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YouTube adds support for Android 13 media player [Update: Rolling out]

August 19, 2022
Three Google apps already support Android 13’s redesigned media player, and the fourth is now the main YouTube client. Update 8/18: Version 17.32.38 of YouTube is rolling out (via Google Play) to the stable channel with support for the new Android 13 media player. It follows the launch of Android 13 on Monday for Pixel phones. What apps support the new Android 13 media player Original 8/9…
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Google Camera for Wear OS gets Material You redesign

August 19, 2022
Google lets Pixel owners remote control their camera from a watch. Google Camera 8.6 is now rolling out to Wear OS with a Material You redesign. Before today’s update (on version 8.1), Google Camera’s design dated back to the era of original Wear OS — if not Android Wear — apps. Namely, additional controls were housed in a bottom sheet that you tap or swipe up on. Following the redesign…
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