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Google appears to be testing ‘Suggested’ devices in Cast menu on Android

Google’s Cast standard has been around for quite some time and, at this point, it’s not uncommon for someone to own a hefty handful of compatible speakers and displays. To help surface the device you might be looking for, Google appears to be testing “Suggested” Cast devices. In most cases, Google Cast is handled by Android itself, with a pop-up menu showing the list of targets after…
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Google TV is rolling out Profiles – for real this time

It’s finally happening. After a false start last year, Google TV is rolling out Profiles starting today. Google TV is a platform all about recommendations and putting your favorite content in one place. It’s a great goal, and the platform does a wonderful job of…
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Report: iPhone 14 front-facing camera to come from South Korean supplier for the first time

For the iPhone 14 series, Apple is said to ditch a Chinese company and use LG Innotek as a supplier for its front-facing camera. This is the first time Apple will have a South Korean company supplying this component. According to Korean IT News, Apple has notified its major partners about this change for the iPhone 14. Previously, the company was planning to install LG Innotek’s products on…
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FCC filings reveal Apple’s mysterious ‘Network Adapter’ that runs iOS

Every time a company builds a product with radio frequency (like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi), it must be approved by regulatory agencies like FCC. Interestingly, new FCC filings this week reveal a mysterious new “Network Adapter” from Apple that runs iOS. Codenamed “A2657,” the product is simply described as a “Network Adapter.” According to documents shared by the FCC, Apple sent a sample…
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Galaxy S22+ long-term review: Samsung has raised the perfect middle child [Video]

While plaudits flowed for the Galaxy S22 Ultra — and rightly so — the Galaxy S22+ might be the best of the latest Samsung lineup due to its mix of form and feature set. With that in mind, this is our long-term review of the Galaxy S22+. It has been almost three months since the Galaxy S22 series hit shelves and online stores across the globe. Having lived with the device since that time…
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