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New iOS 16 CarPlay feature could let you pay for fuel from your car’s screen

At WWDC, much of the attention was on the fancy next-generation CarPlay Apple previewed, but those experiences won’t appear in cars for several years. Near term, something new for CarPlay in iOS 16 is the addition of new supported app categories for “fuel and driving tasks,” according to the iOS 16 feature preview page. A report from Reuters today says that some gas station chains are…
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Google rolling out Pixel Buds A-Series update to fix Bass slider

After a false start yesterday, Google announced this evening that it’s rolling out a new firmware update for the Pixel Buds A-Series that addresses the Bass slider issue. Thanks to all those who reported that they were experiencing toggle button issues with the EQ /bass slider feature where the bass effect continued to revert to original. Google This is the first significant update to…
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Google launches Pixel 5a repair program for display issues

Google today announced a 1-year extended repair program for the Pixel 5a 5G and “certain display-related issues” in the US and Japan. The 2021 mid-ranger is not even a year old at this point (launched August 26, 2021) and is getting its existing warranty extended…
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How to download your Google Hangouts data before it shuts down for good

Google Hangouts has a ticking clock hanging over its head and is set to shut down for good. Fortunately, you can move your Google Hangouts data by downloading it and keeping it safe locally. This guide will take you through exactly how to do that. Table of contents When is Google Hangouts shutting down? Where can I store my data? How to store your Hangouts data with Google Takeout When is…
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Google Meet preps ‘Stereo separation’ as Duo merger nears

Google Meet is set to gain a new feature, “stereo separation” of call audio, ahead of the app being merged with Google Duo. About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play…
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Google makes its latest case on why iPhone users should switch to Android

Back in April, Google launched a “Switch to Android” iOS app that first worked with Pixel phones. Availability is now expanding to all Android 12 phones as Google makes its case for why iPhone users should switch. Pixel compatibility with the Switch to Android app arrived in April and Google is now rolling out support to all Android 12 phones. At a high-level, you connect both devices…
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