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The Google Play Store looks to be getting a new logo

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. Before the 2016 redesign, which also placed everything in triangles, the icon had more shadows. This new Google Play logo is still a triangle, but notice how the corners are much more rounded compared to the…
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Gboard’s split keyboard also works on the Microsoft Surface Duo

Last week Google’s Gboard keyboard finally launched a split keyboard option but only for foldable devices. As it turns out, the split keyboard in Gboard also works on Microsoft’s Surface Duo. A split virtual keyboard isn’t a particularly uncommon feature for larger screens, with Apple’s iPad having offered the feature for years and third-party keyboards on Android also commonly having the…
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How to quickly screen record on your Google Pixel

Forget taking screenshots! Capturing screen recordings on Google Pixel is the way to go. That’s mostly a joke, although screen recordings do come in handy more often than you think. Here’s how to create them. Table of contents Why would I need to screen record? Screen…
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Hands-on: This solar panel recharges Google’s Nest Cam battery and makes it a bit easier to use

Google released its first battery-powered Nest Cam last year, but using the camera solely on battery power tends to take away from the experience. With the addition of a solar panel, however, the Nest Cam not only gets a steady source of power but also better overall functionality. Wasserstein’s Nest Cam Solar Panel is easy to set up. Wasserstein is a long-time Made for Google partner, offering…
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iPhone privacy screen protectors: When to use and best options

iPhone Privacy screen protectors are dark shields, usually made of glass that you can use on your iPhone. You may have seen one on someone else’s iPhone and wondered what a use case would be. Let’s explore what a privacy screen protector does and the best options if…
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iPhone Lockdown Mode coming in iOS 16 to protect against targeted cyber attacks, here’s how it works

Apple filed a lawsuit against ‘Pegasus’ spyware creator NSO Group last fall and announced it would be donating $10 million+ to organizations pursuing cyber-surveillance research and advocacy. Now taking the next step in combatting sophisticated spyware, Apple has announced a brand new “extreme” security feature called iPhone Lockdown Mode – coming to iPad and Mac as well – to help…
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