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Kuo doubts Digitimes report, says iPhone 14 orders remain the same

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo doubts a Digitimes report that says TSMC’s iPhone 14 orders have been cut by 10%. In a thread on Twitter, the analyst says the shipment forecast for iPhone 14 components and EMS remains the same as he reported early this week. In this thread, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that “Apple’s slight adjustments for iPhone shipment forecasts (single-digit increase/decrease) are…
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Samsung has updated these devices to Android 12

Android 12 is still a very new version of the platform, but Samsung is launching the update for its Galaxy devices less than a month after Google’s own Pixel phones. More devices will be updated over the coming months, and Samsung has confirmed a preliminary list of…
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How to use your Google Nest Doorbell in an apartment

You’re tired of it, and I’m tired of it. Tired of the lack of options out there for apartment dwellers who want to deck their space out in smart home products. The Google Nest Doorbell is no different. Fortunately, we found an easy and safe way to install a Nest Doorbell…
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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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