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Google and ADT launch new ‘DIY’ security system with sensors, keypad, Nest integration

March 28, 2023
Nearly three years after the two companies first announced a partnership, we’re finally seeing Google and ADT debut the product that makes it worth it. “ADT Self Setup” is a new do-it-yourself security system that includes a bunch of new security gear from ADT that deeply integrates with Google Nest products. ADT Self Setup is a security system that customers can install on their own with…
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OnePlus Nord Buds 2 will launch on April 4

March 28, 2023
OnePlus is ready to release the sequel to the Nord Buds of last year with the Nord Buds 2, a pair of dead simple earbuds that can hopefully improve on its predecessor. The Nord Buds were a success purely because they were basic. The big tech features that earbuds are loaded…
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Google app getting comically large Search bar on Android

March 28, 2023
The Google app on Android is overdue for a Material You redesign, but until then, it now has a comically large Search bar. The standard-sized pill is replaced with something that’s almost twice as tall, with the “Search” hint also in a larger font. The microphone and…
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Huawei P60 Pro and Mate X3 foldable are still Google-free, but set to launch globally in May

March 28, 2023
Huawei has just launched its latest flagship devices, with the Huawei P60 Pro and the foldable Mate X3 set to hit the global stage in a few weeks. The Huawei P60 Pro is the company’s latest flagship smartphone, and it’s packing a solid spec sheet. There’s a 6.67-inch 120Hz OLED display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, 8-12GB of RAM and 256-512GB of storage, and the latest version of…
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Fitbit cuts off older iPhones by raising minimum required iOS version

March 28, 2023
If you’ve been using a Fitbit device with an older iPhone, you might be in need of an upgrade, as the fitness tracking suite now requires at least iOS 15. In a quiet update to a support page in the past week or two, Fitbit has raised its minimum requirements for iOS devices. The app (and in turn the fitness trackers) now requires iOS 15 or higher in order to function. As recently as early March…
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Google Home 2.66 tweaks Wifi overview page

March 28, 2023
The latest version of the Google Home app (2.66) is rolling out as a smaller update with a pair of visual tweaks for the Preview redesign. Earlier this month, some people started seeing the ability to reorder their favorite devices grid. This overdue capability might be rolling out soon as Google Home 2.66 renames the “Add” button to “Edit” for all users, even if they don’t yet have…
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