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Google rolls out March 2023 update to Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, 6a

Last Monday, Google rolled out Android 13 QPR2 with the March 2023 security patch to the Pixel 4a-5a and the 7 series. This March update is now rolling out to the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a. The March update arrived a week late — on the 13th, instead of the 6th — for the majority of Pixel phones. Last Monday, the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a did not receive any builds, with the original Tensor chip…
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Google is giving some Pixel Superfans early access to Bard

Google has been under fire for not yet releasing Bard, its generative AI similar to OpenAI’s GPT-3 and GPT-4, but testing is underway. Now Google is opening Bard up to some of its Pixel Superfans. Bard was announced in February without any clear launch window. At the time…
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OnePlus 11 review: Settling doesn’t have to be a bad thing

Never settle. It’s the tagline that OnePlus has used since its inception, and also the line that has become a bit of a mockery as the brand has changed over the years. But compromises are a part of any good phone, and with its latest OnePlus 11, I’ve got to admit, I’m…
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Google Pixel 8 Pro may blend cameras to take better Night Sight shots

Google is preparing a new feature for the Pixel 8 Pro that would combine multiple cameras to take even better Night Sight photos. About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called APKs, in the case of Android apps), we’re able to see various lines of code within…
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You can now try the OnePlus 11 with a 100-day return period

OnePlus is giving customers a new chance to try out its latest smartphone, the OnePlus 11, for 100 days before being stuck with it. Starting today, anyone (in the US) can and get a 100-day return period on the device. That’s over three months to decide on whether or not…
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Google Maps Immersive View finally appears to be rolling out

After being announced almost a year ago back at I/O 2022, Google Maps “Immersive View” finally appears to be rolling out more widely. Sold as a “whole new way to explore” with Google Maps, Immersive View expands upon the existing photorealistic aerial views of popular locations and landmarks with time and weather contextual flyovers of the specific mapped regions. Google Maps Immersive…
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Google Messages preps redesign of voice recorder UI [Gallery]

Google introduced voice message transcription with the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro before later making it available to older generations. Google Messages is now improving the creation experience with a redesign of the voice recorder UI in development. About APK Insight: In this “APK…
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Extended Google Store sale drops Pixel 7 to new low of $449, more

Ahead of spring, the US Google Store has kicked off a new sale that takes $150 off both the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, as well as the 6a. During Black Friday and other sales, the Google Store only discounted the smaller flagship by $100. The Pixel 7 is now $449 after $150 off until April 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PT. This is also the case at Amazon and Best Buy Meanwhile, the Pixel 7 Pro starts at $749…
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