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Some iOS 16 features require an iPhone XS or newer; here they are

iOS 16 will support the iPhone 8, iPhone X, and newer models. Even so, not all functions will be available to older iPhones. With that in mind, 9to5Mac gathered all the features that will require at least an iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or newer as the public beta of this upcoming operating system is now available. Some features will only be available to iPhones with the A12 Bionic chip or newer, which…
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The next batch of emoji headed to Android and iOS may include an actual ‘high-five’ emoji

Emoji have become a part of our modern language, and it’s a big deal when new options are added to the catalog. With Unicode 15, the next batch of emoji may finally bring a proper “high-five” emoji, alongside other options. Emojipedia says that the list of emojis up for addition to the Unicode 15 standard includes just 31 new options. That’s less than a third of the number that was…
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Asus Zenfone 9 gets an official release date, and it’s right around the corner

Last week we got a first look at Android’s one remaining small flagship, the Asus Zenfone 9, and now we have a release date for that device. On Twitter today, Asus officially confirmed that the Zenfone 9 has a set release date, or at least a launch event. The phone will be fully revealed on July 28, about two weeks from today. The event will take place at 9 a.m. ET. Asus hasn’t confirmed any…
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Google explains what the ‘Settings Services’ app on Pixel does 

You might be aware of Settings Services since a recent update added more sizing options for the Pixel Battery widget, and a Google support article now fully explains what the app is responsible for. The Settings app on your phone uses core system software called Settings Services. The software allows setup, connection, and customization for settings on your phone and certain app…
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