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Google Voice briefly went down today with outgoing calls failing

If you were unable to place an outgoing call with Google Voice this afternoon, that was due to a problem “affecting a majority of users.” From around 4:12 p.m. to 5:04 p.m. PT, “Customers impacted by this issue may experience calls made through Google Voice to fail.” Specifically, those making outgoing calls heard a “number is not in service” message.  However, Google says SMS/MMS…
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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…
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Android 12 July security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images & OTAs live

The July security patch is rolling out to Pixel (4/XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, and 6 Pro) phones today in what should be one of — if not — the last Android 12 updates before the next major version of Google’s OS launches. There are 12 security issues resolved in the Android 12 July patch dated 2022-07-01 and 21 for 2022-07-05. Vulnerabilities range from high to critical. In the most…
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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 recording on your Pixel Why would I need to screen record? There are plenty of reasons out there you might want to create a…
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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 you’re looking to purchase one. Why would you need a privacy screen protector? A privacy screen protector is perfect for…
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