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Google TV update will speed up performance and automatically free up storage on Chromecast

August 23, 2022
The Chromecast with Google TV launched to mostly positive feedback, but the product has since been hit by performance and, even more so, storage problems. Now, a new update is working to address both of these concerns. Google is today announcing a new update for the Chromecast with Google TV and other Google TV devices that will address the two core problems with the Chromecast and the platform as…
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Discord for Android won’t use Bluetooth headsets, for many

August 23, 2022
In recent weeks, Discord’s Android app has been having issues with sending call audio to Bluetooth headsets. While originally starting out as a place for gamers to get connected, replacing older apps like Skype, Discord has rebranded itself as a home for communities of all…
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This app beeps every time your computer sends data to Google

August 23, 2022
A developer and privacy advocate has created a demo app that beeps every time your computer sends any data to Google. Spoiler alert — it’s a very noisy app. On the internet today, larger tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon can sometimes feel like inescapable…
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Google releases ‘Online Insights Study’ app on the Play Store

August 23, 2022
Google’s newest Android app on the Play Store is called “Online Insights Study” to allow “registered users to participate in market research.” A site attached to the Play Store listing explains that the “Online Insights Study is a research project conducted by Google.” If you choose to participate, Google will collect consented information about ads you see and the sites you visit to…
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How to set automatic backups for Google Photos

August 23, 2022
Situations in which you lose all of your precious memories and photos are very rare, although it can happen. In those cases, it’s extremely beneficial to have backups of all of your Google Photo images stored somewhere safe. This guide will take you through creating…
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Android Auto 7.8 stops working for dozens of smartphone models, ‘phone not compatible’ error

August 23, 2022
A growing number of Android Auto users around the world are reporting that their connection has broken, leaving a “phone not compatible” error following the latest update. Over the past few days, Android Auto 7.8.6 has rolled out widely to users around the world, and it seems to be causing major issues for quite a few people. A trending thread on Google’s support forums highlights over 100…
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Anna Mani, Indian meteorologist, honored with Google Doodle

August 23, 2022
Anna Mani, the meteorologist whose work helped kickstart weather forecasting in India, is honored in the latest Google Doodle. Anna Mani was born in Peermade, Kerala, India, on August 23, 1918 — meaning today would have been her 104th birthday. Breaking from the…
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Will iPhone 14 be worth it? Weighing features and upgrades, pricing, more

August 23, 2022
The iPhone 14 event is approaching quickly with this year’s lineup expected to include a number of upgrades and changes. While it’s easy to get sucked in by the excitement of a new iPhone, an important question to consider is “will iPhone 14 be worth it?” Follow along for some help getting your answer. Whether or not you’ll find the iPhone 14 to be worth an upgrade will come down to how…
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