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Chromecast with Google TV rolling out first update of 2022 

The first Chromecast with Google TV update of 2022 is rolling out and comes seven months after the last release. Build QTS1.220504.008 is still on Android 10 and moves from the October 2021 security patch to May 2022. Google lists three bug fixes and improvements: Platform improvements to help some apps, with HDR 4K video playing and DRM video playback Additional bug fixes and performance…
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WhatsApp for iOS rolling out the ability to use any emoji to react to a message

WhatsApp for iOS is finally rolling out Reactions 2.0. With that, users can now choose any emoji they would like to react to a message in a single or group chat. Here’s what you need to know about this new feature coming to the app. Reactions 2.0 has just been announced by Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg. He writes: We’re rolling out the ability to use any emoji as a reaction on WhatsApp. Some…
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Google brings Play Games PC beta to two more countries

In March, the Google Play Games on PC beta started rolling out as the official way to experience Android titles on Windows, and it’s now coming to Australia and Thailand. This is the first expansion of the beta and appears on the Google support article detailing the…
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Google discounts Pixel 6 Pro to $699 with Pixel 6 at $499

The first direct US Google Store deal on the Pixel 6 Pro was in June for Father’s Day, and that’s now being followed with a pretty sizable $200 discount as the Pixel 6 now starts at $499. The first direct US discount on the smaller Pixel 6 takes $100 off the unlocked model. For $499, you can get the 128GB version in Stormy Black, Kinda Coral, or Sorta Seafoam, while 256GB is $599 in black or…
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Xiaomi 12 Lite packs 108MP camera, 67W fast charging, 120Hz display from $400

The Xiaomi 12 Lite just went official for international markets, bringing with it an affordable price, high-resolution camera, and more. For around $400 USD in international markets, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is based on the Snapdragon 778G processor paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM, depending on the variant. It also includes 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The Xiaomi 12 Lite has a 6.55-inch…
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