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Google’s trade-in values for older Pixels skyrocket when buying Pixel 6a [U: Ends tomorrow]

July 27, 2022
For the next week, the Pixel 6a is available for pre-order in the US and the Google Store has a rather notable trade-in promotion that significantly increases the trade-in value of older Pixel phones. Update 7/26: As a reminder, the boosted trade-in expires on Wednesday (July 27, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. PT) before the Pixel 6a hits retail. You also have until then to get Pixel Buds A-Series for free…
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Apple CarPlay expands in over-the-air update to newer Android-Automotive powered Volvos

July 27, 2022
An over-the-air (OTA) update has brought Apple CarPlay to newer Android-Automotive powered Volvos. CarPlay has been missing on Volvo models ever since the carmaker went with Google’s operating system. Volvo’s been issuing OTA updates for over a year, hoping to “make ownership easier and more flexible”, according to EV. The last update was in April, and all new Volvo models are eligible for…
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OnePlus has rolled out the June patch to these phones

July 26, 2022
OnePlus is now rolling out the June 2022 security patch to a small pool of devices. Here’s every single smartphone seeing the very latest OTA. OnePlus June 2022 security update — What’s new? At the start of June, Google added the security patch as the seventh post-Android 12 update for all eligible Pixel devices. It also signaled yet another Pixel Feature Drop, complete with a whole host…
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Google has started shipping some Pixel Buds Pro orders

July 26, 2022
Pixel Buds Pro went up for pre-order on July 21, and are set to see its formal release in just a couple of days. Now, Google appears to have started shipping some of the first Pixel Buds Pro orders. At least a few Reddit users who pre-ordered the Pixel Buds Pro are starting to see the product shipping from the Google Store. So far, we’ve spotted reports from Australia and the UK, as well as a…
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