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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 home screen. It doesn’t matter whether you’re swiping left or right, the conversation is immediately hidden away into the…
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Apple releases second iOS 16 public beta with updated iMessage editing features

After releasing the iOS 16 beta 4 yesterday, Apple is now releasing the second public beta of this upcoming operating system. Alongside that, the company is also seeding the second public beta of macOS 13 Ventura, tvOS 16, and HomePod 16 software. These updates are available a couple of weeks after Apple released the first public beta of iOS 16 to users enrolled in the Beta Program. The builds…
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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…
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iPhone 14 Pro always-on screen behavior previewed in new iOS 16 wallpaper details

At this point, iPhone 14 Pro rumors are pretty solid when it comes to the new display, which is not only expected to have a new design but also to support an always-on mode. And while previous versions of iOS 16 already had multiple references to a new always-on mode, even the system’s wallpapers have now been updated to take advantage of this new technology. If you’re unfamiliar with an…
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Google releases first Pixel 6a ‘bluejay’ factory images

With the Pixel 6a officially launching today, Google has published the Android 12 factory images for customers that have already received the phone. At the moment, there are two Pixel 6a builds labeled “June 2022”: Android 12.1 — SD2A.220601.004 (Verizon, Verizon MVNOs) — Factory Image — OTA Android 12.1 — SD2A.220601.001.A1 (JP carriers) — Factory Image — OTA We…
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