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The new Google Play Store logo goes live on Android [U]

Google last changed the Play icon in 2016 when Play Movies & TV, Music, and Newsstand were still vibrantly kicking. Over six years later, the Google Play Store is getting a new logo. Update 7/27: The new icon is starting to appear on Android with version 31.6.13-21 of Google Play. It’s a pretty straightforward replacement with not a lot changing in terms of proportions or triangle…
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Google Maps updates location sharing with arrival and departure notifications

Google is rolling out a handful of new Maps features for the summer, but the highlight is a significant update to location sharing that lets you receive arrival and departure notifications. Google Maps is adding location-sharing notifications that can alert you when somebody has arrived or left a place. Once this feature is live, open their page in the app to start the set-up process. The…
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Steven Spielberg directed and shot a music video on an iPhone

iPhone cameras have evolved so much that it’s not unusual to see directors using them to shoot music videos and even independent films. This time, none other than well-known film director Steven Spielberg chose an iPhone to shoot a music video in a partnership with singer…
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Nintendo Switch Online now lets you send friend requests, app requires iOS 14

Nintendo on Tuesday released an update to its Nintendo Switch Online app, which lets Nintendo Switch owners access game-specific services, find online friends, and use voice chat during online matches through a smartphone or tablet. With the update, users can finally send friend requests directly from the app. As detailed in the release notes for Nintendo Switch Online version 2.2.0, the app now…
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Google adding six Stadia Pro games for August 2022, including Calico

After last month’s drop primarily consisted of new titles, August 2022 brings six games to Stadia Pro. Monday, August 1 will see all the titles come to the $9.99 per month membership, starting with Calico. Calico is a day-in-the-life community sim game where you are given an important and adorable task: rebuild the town’s cat café and fill it with cute and cuddly creatures! Build up your…
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