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Apple stops signing iOS 15.4.1 following iOS 15.5 release with security patches

Apple on Monday stopped signing iOS 15.4.1, just a week after iOS 15.5 was released to the public. As a result, iPhone and iPad users can no longer downgrade from iOS 15.5 to iOS 15.4.1, which impacts users who jailbreak their devices. iOS 15.4.1 was released on March 31 with fixes in general, including fixing a bug that made the battery drain faster. On May 16, Apple released iOS 15.5 – which…
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YouTube timed emoji reactions now appear to be spreading more widely on Android and iOS

Over a month ago, YouTube confirmed that timed emoji reactions for videos were set to be tested over the coming months. Some weeks after that early teaser, it seems that people are starting to see the option with specific video content. At this stage, it’s unclear just how widespread the option is appearing, but it starts with a floating panel that will appear when expanding the comments…
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Xiaomi Mi Band 7 design teased w/ China launch coming May 24

Fitness trackers come in a range of shapes, sizes, and functionality, and the Mi Band series has become one of the most popular yearly launches. It’s likely to remain as popular as ever as Xiaomi has teased the Mi Band 7 design along with declaring the Chinese launch…
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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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