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Acer’s first Vero Chromebook is repairable, upgradeable, and eco-conscious

As part of a series of “Green Day” announcements — no, not the band — Acer has unveiled its first Chromebook in the eco-conscious Vero series, which promises to be repairable and upgradeable. The first thing you’ll likely notice about the Acer Chromebook Vero 514 is its boxy, no-nonsense form factor. The steeply curved corners are also reminiscent of Google’s Pixelbook, but otherwise…
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iOS 16 beta 7 now available as Apple wraps up final development

The weekly beta cycle continues. iOS 16 beta 7 is now available to developer beta testers as we inch closer to an official release next month. We aren’t expecting many new features in iOS 16 beta 7 as Apple is finalizing the release ahead of a September launch. iOS 16 beta…
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iOS 16.1 to let users delete Wallet app amid antitrust concerns over Apple Pay

Apple on Tuesday surprised developers with the release of both iOS 16.0 beta 7 and iPadOS 16.1 beta 1. And while neither update comes with significant changes, it seems that Apple will soon let users delete the Wallet app from their devices with iOS 16.1. To make things clearer, iPadOS 16.1 beta is only available for iPad at this point as Apple has confirmed that the release of iPadOS 16 has been…
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This website lets you build the custom iPhone of your dreams

If you aren’t satisfied with the design changes purportedly coming with the iPhone 14 this year, there’s a new website that will let you take matters into your own hands. Creative developer Neal Agarwal has crafted a new website that lets you build the iPhone of your…
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Apple confirms iPadOS 16 will arrive later than iOS 16

Apple has confirmed reports that it will shake up the typical rollouts for its major operating system updates this year. For the first time in years, the company will not release the public build of the new iPadOS at the same time as the next iOS. It’s expected that…
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Nothing Phone (1) won’t get Android 13 until next year

Android 13 has been available for over a week on Pixel phones, and it’s already in beta on devices from Samsung, OnePlus, and more. Now, we’re getting a timeline for Android 13 on the Nothing Phone (1), but it’s not exactly around the corner. The Nothing Phone (1) launched earlier this year as the first smartphone out of Carl Pei’s startup. There was understandably quite a bit of hype…
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Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review: Mammoth multi-day wearable [Video]

Launching as the rugged alternative to the sleek and somewhat safe Watch 5, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is a perfect multi-day companion, but a tough smartwatch to review. All-action smartwatches are few and far between, especially those powered by Wear OS. There’s more to…
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Google adds seven Stadia Pro games for August 2022 [U]

After last month’s drop primarily consisted of new titles, August 2022 brings six games to Stadia Pro. Update 8/23: Yars: Recharged ($9.99) is the seventh Stadia Pro game for August. Update 8/1: The August 2022 games – Saints Row: The Third – Remastered, Monster Jam Steel Titans 2, Calico, Shantae Half Genie Hero Ultimate Edition, Murder by Numbers, Welcome to Elk – are now available…
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