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Spotify ‘investigating’ issues with Android app not loading, stuck on splash screen

If your Spotify app on Android has been broken and not loading on launch, you might not be alone, as Spotify is looking into the problem. In a thread on its community forums this week, Spotify confirmed an issue that prevents the Android app from fully loading, leaving it stuck on the splash screen without loading the rest of the app. For those affected, the Spotify logo gets stuck on screen…
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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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