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Google Location History will soon auto-delete visits to abortion clinics

Following the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, people have raised concerns about how sensitive health and location data could be used against them. Google today announced “additional steps [it’s] taking to protect user privacy around health issues,” including auto-deleting abortion clinic visits from Location History. The first upcoming change has to do with Google…
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HomeKit Weekly: iOS 16’s vision for the Home app is a fresh take for users with 30+ devices

In May, I said that a redesigned Home app was on my iOS 16 wishlist, and WWDC did not disappoint. HomeKit is set to get a major upgrade with iOS 16, including an all-new Home app, lock screen widgets, new Home key vendors, deeper Matter support, and more. Let’s look at what’s new coming with iOS 16’s HomeKit upgrades. HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation…
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OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 w/ Android 12 now available for OnePlus 7/7T series

With Android 13 on the horizon, OnePlus is now finally offering OnePlus 7 and 7T series owners the opportunity to install Android 12 with the launch of the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta. Announced in two separate posts on the OnePlus Forums, OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 can now be sideloaded on OnePlus 7/7 Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro units. The divisive update certainly bears a striking resemblance to Oppo’s…
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OnePlus has rolled out the June patch to these phones

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…
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One UI Watch 4.5 beta 3 brings Galaxy Watch 4 bug fixes as ‘official’ look emerges

Following two releases in June, One UI Watch 4.5 beta 3 is now available to address several Galaxy Watch 4 bugs, while a more official — and presumably final — look at Samsung’s Wear OS 3.5 update has emerged.  Galaxy Watch 4 users enrolled in the preview started receiving One UI Watch 4.5 beta 3 today. The changelog is focused on “Bugs that have been fixed” and other improvements to…
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