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You can now customize Material You colors on Android 12 for free as Repainter app adds trial

August 4, 2022
Android 12 brought with it the arrival of Material You, a one-step switch to theme your entire phone, from accents to apps, all based on your wallpaper. Creating custom looks for Material You colors, though, requires some assistance, and you can now do it for free with Repainter. Repainter is an app we’ve covered on 9to5Google before, but here’s the short version if you’ve never heard of…
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Chromecast with Google TV could get an update in August

August 4, 2022
According to a support page, Google seems to be planning another update for its Chromecast with Google TV dongle to arrive sometime in August. Where Google’s Pixel series phones are treated to consistent monthly updates, the similarly Android-powered Chromecast with Google…
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Google Home Essentials: Renter-friendly SwitchBot Lock and Keypad Touch make smart security easy

August 4, 2022
There are tons of smart locks on the market right now, but none seem to cater to apartment-dwellers or those who don’t want to rip out their existing deadbolt just to add a smart lock to their smart home. SwitchBot is one of the few companies that fill both these needs with the SwithBot Lock and Keypad Touch. What are the SwitchBot Lock and Keypad Touch? If you’re even remotely familiar with…
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Apple delaying iPadOS 16 release to October; iOS 16 still expected in September

August 4, 2022
Apple is planning to delay the release of iPadOS 16 by a month, according to a new report from Bloomberg. While iOS 16 is still expected to be released during its usual launch window in September, Apple needs more time to perfect the iPadOS 16 experience as it relates to Stage Manager. iPadOS 16 delay The report explains that Apple is now targeting a release of iPadOS 16 sometime in October as it…
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Samsung August 2022 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices

August 3, 2022
Samsung has made great strides over the past few years with its update cadence throughout the entire device lineup. With that in mind, here’s every smartphone and tablet that Samsung has updated with the August 2022 security patch. Samsung August 2022 security update – what’s new Almost all security updates include a number of important security fixes, most of these include general Android…
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