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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 now gathered all the features that will require at least an iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or newer. Here they are. Some features will only be available to iPhones with the A12 Bionic chip or newer, which are iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone 11…
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Everything new with the redesigned iOS 16 video player

The default video player gets a big upgrade with iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. The redesign brings a drastically modernized UI, as well as some new features and enhancements. Apple uses the system video player in all of its apps, of course, but many third-party apps do too so these…
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iOS 16: Hands on with over 100 new features for iPhone users [Video]

iOS 16 packs a ton of new features and changes for iPhone users. At this point, everyone’s seen the headlining features like the redesigned Lock Screen, Messages upgrades, and new features for Mail. As usual, however, there are many other new features in iOS 16 that are worth trying out. Head below for our full roundup of over 100 new features packed in iOS 16 for iPhone users. Every new…
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iOS 16 beta 2 adds new menu to manage HomePod beta Software

Apple on Wednesday released iOS 16 beta 2 to developers, two weeks after the first beta release of iOS 16 announced at WWDC 2022. The update brings several tweaks across the system, and interestingly, it also adds a new menu for managing HomePod beta Software in the Home…
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iOS 16 will let you report spam SMS messages

If you’re an iOS user, you’re likely used to tapping “Report Junk” any time you receive a spam iMessage, which sends the information directly to Apple. MacRumors reported that junk SMS messages will soon be included in the reporting feature on iOS 16 beta 2, which…
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Netflix reportedly in talks with Google to bolster ad-supported tier

Netflix confirmed earlier this year that it is preparing an ad-supported streaming tier, and it seems the company is considering Google as a partner for those ads. CNBC reports that Netflix and Google have had talks about the upcoming ad-supported tier, but that no deal has closed at this point. Sources told CNBC that Netflix has met with Google, which makes most of its revenue from ads. It has…
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New Google Home Feed tab widely rolled out on Android and iOS

Announced in March as part of a flurry of updates, the Google Home app has now widely rolled out the new events Feed tab. The updated Home Feed tab will automatically show the newest and most important events in your home. Here you’ll also find ways to get more out of your…
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Galaxy Watch 5 pricing leaks, hints at a slight increase overall, and hefty cost for Pro

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 was a great device on the whole, and it was also a pretty good value. Now, we’re getting our first hint at the price Samsung is asking for the Galaxy Watch 5, and it suggests a slight increase. According to Roland Quandt of WinFuture, Samsung may be slightly upping the price on its upcoming Galaxy Watch 5. That conclusion is based on the prices in Europe, where it…
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