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Android Auto updates have fixed blank screen issues with the Galaxy S22, Google says

Issues with Android Auto are unfortunately relatively common, and for the better part of a year the platform has been fighting back on a problem with the Galaxy S22. Now, Google says it should be fixed. Since February of this year, Galaxy S22 owners have been complaining of problems with Android Auto. The most common issue was seeing the screen be almost completely blank, not showing any apps…
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Google brings Workspace Individual tier to Europe

Google Workspace Individual for single-person businesses is now launching in Europe and doubling the number of countries where it’s available. Google debuted Workspace Individual in July of 2021 for very small businesses that use @gmail.com addresses for work and need…
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iOS VPN apps are broken, says security researcher, and Apple has known for years

Update: Apple does appear to have introduced an (optional) fix for this as of iOS 14, but questions remain – see update at end. A well-known security researcher says that iOS VPN apps (virtual private networks) are broken, due to a flaw that he claims Apple has known about for at least two and a half years. This backs a previous report by ProtonVPN that a VPN vulnerability has been present on…
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RCS not connecting on mobile data for some Google Fi Pixel users with Android 13

Some Google Fi customers cannot get RCS to connect on their Pixel phones after installing Android 13. That said, this does not appear to be a widespread issue. Following the launch of Android 13 on Monday, a handful of reports have emerged about RCS not working on mobile data. Rich Communication Services functions normally on Wi-Fi for those impacted, but switching to cellular results in…
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Android 13: The top 15 new features [Video]

We’ve already done a deep dive into all of the core functions and features in Android 13 that you need to know about, but because not all additions are created equally, here is a handful of the best new OS update features. Compared to last year’s behemoth Android 12…
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Galaxy Watch 5 is thicker than Samsung says it is, but the size is not necessarily a bad thing

The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is Samsung’s new flagship wearable, but it’s a chunky smartwatch compared to the standard model. However, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is physically bigger than Samsung claims that it is, but that’s not necessarily for the worst. Smartwatches are often much thicker than their traditional counterparts. An older digital or even mechanical wristwatch is usually significantly…
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