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Google uses Drake’s ‘Texts Go Green’ to pressure Apple to adopt RCS on the iPhone [Video]

June 19, 2022
In recent months, Google has been publicly pressuring Apple to adopt RCS on the iPhone and its latest volley involves an “unofficial lyric explainer video” for “Texts Go Green” from Drake’s new album. Honestly, Nevermind was just released on Friday and the third track is the aforementioned “Texts Go Green.” In the context of the song, the title is a reference to being blocked on…
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WhatsApp for iOS readying ability to react to a message with any emoji

June 18, 2022
A few weeks ago, WhatsApp released the ability to react to a message with six different emojis. This long-awaited feature is already getting some tweaks, as the app will soon display better this function when used on a shared photo album or group chat. Now, WhatsApp is readying an improved version of this feature by letting you react with any emoji available. As reported by WABetaInfo, the ability…
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Google Fi details impact of T-Mobile 3G shutdown, especially for older Pixel phones

June 18, 2022
In addition to releasing a Pixel update that enables VoLTE roaming this month, Google Fi — as an MVNO — is explaining “how the T-Mobile 3G shutdown affects your service.” In July 2022, T-Mobile will start to turn off their 3G network. As a result, some devices that don’t support Voice over LTE (VoLTE) or VoLTE roaming may lose voice calling services, including calls to 911, or…
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OnePlus has rolled out the May patch to these phones

June 17, 2022
OnePlus promises to deliver regular system updates for its wide array of smartphones for at least two years and in most cases even longer for flagship-tier devices, but just how is the May 2022 security update rollout being handled? OnePlus May 2022 security update —…
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Google Maps dark mode appears broken on Android Auto for some after recent updates

June 17, 2022
Google Maps is one of the most useful apps on your phone, which is why any flaws can be particularly annoying. Following some recent updates, though, Google Maps on Android Auto has had its dark mode broken for some users, and there’s no clear fix available yet. Google Maps is stuck in dark mode for some Over the past week or so, Google Maps users on Android, especially those using Android…
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