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Pixel 6a gets day one update with Android 13 Beta coming 

With the Pixel 6a officially hitting store shelves and arriving for the first customers today, Google is releasing a day one update. We have provided the first security update for Pixel 6a. The rollout begins today and will continue over the next week in phases, depending on carrier networks. Users will receive a notification once the OTA becomes available for their device. Google Out of the box…
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Asus Zenfone 9 goes official with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 5.9-inch display, and headphone jack

Small Android phones are mostly dead, but Asus is keeping the dream alive with its new Zenfone 9, a reasonably priced, reasonably sized Android smartphone with top-tier specs. Launching first in Europe, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, the delivers one of the only small flagship smartphones left in the Android world. The 5.9-inch device is described by Asus as “ultra-compact,” measuring 146.5 x 68.1…
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Google Messages adds customizable ‘Swipe actions’ in beta

The latest beta update to Google Messages brings the ability to customize what action — if anything — happens when you swipe away a conversation. By default, Google Messages allows you to quickly archive an unwanted conversation by swiping it away while on the app’s…
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Sony teams up with Backbone to create a PlayStation-like controller for iPhone

Sony is teaming up with Backbone to create a PlayStation-friendly mobile controller for iPhone called Backbone One – PlayStation Edition. With PlayStation-specific buttons and an Xbox analog stick arrangement, the device is adjustable to fit your iPhone model of choice. Gamers can stream titles from their PS4 and PS5 on an iPhone through Remote Play, Sony’s mobile app. The Backbone One…
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These are the five best features of iOS 16

Apple announced iOS 16 during the WWDC 2022 keynote in June. With the operating system now available to public beta testers, here are the five best features of the upcoming iOS 16 that will be released to all users later this fall. Edit, unsend, and unread Messages on iOS 16 iOS 16 is bringing some major improvements to iMessage. When it’s available to all users, you’ll have 15 minutes to edit…
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