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Android 13 likely getting a September launch

Alongside the August 2022 Security Bulletin, Google today published the “Android 13 Security Release Notes,” and it suggests that the next major version of the mobile OS will launch in September. These release notes detail “vulnerabilities affecting Android devices which are addressed as part of Android 13.” Google lists 107 CVEs across the Android runtime, Framework, Media Framework…
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Google Duo merger with Meet widely rolled out on Android and iOS [U]

At the start of last month, Google announced that Duo is becoming Meet and adding all of its features over the coming months. Google Duo’s Meet merger is now beginning to roll out on Android.  Update 8/1: In recent days, the Google Duo-Meet merger has widely rolled out. All devices – both Android and iOS running version 170 – that we checked today feature the “Duo is getting even…
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Android 13 Beta now available for the Pixel 6a

Google is rolling out Android 13 Beta 4.1 to the Pixel 6a following the mid-ranger’s launch on Thursday. The Android 13 Beta 4 patch arrived last Monday for all other phones to deliver bug fixes and should be one of the final releases before the consumer launch.
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iPhone as Mac webcam: How to use Continuity Camera in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura [Video]

Apple is expanding the capability of its Continuity Camera feature this year with macOS Ventura and iOS 16. Now users will be able to use iPhone as Mac webcam for a high-quality, wireless experience. Follow along for a hands-on look at how to use Continuity Camera. Continuity Camera first arrived with macOS Mojave and allowed users to take pictures with iPhone or iPad and instantly have them…
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Android Auto updates requirements, now requires a phone running Android 8.0 or higher

Android Auto is used by many to retain access to media and messages while behind the wheel, but Google is upping the requirements to access Android Auto going forward. Since launch, the wired form of Android Auto has only even required an Android phone running 6.0 Marshmallow or higher, as well as a high-quality USB cable and a car or head unit that’s compatible with the platform. Now…
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