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Android 14 will break those sketchy ‘task killer’ apps that claim to speed up your phone

For years there have been popular apps that claim to make Android phones faster, but actually just kill background processes en masse which does more harm than good. But with Android 14, Google is finally doing something about it. “Speed booster” or “task killer” apps are usually designed to remove background apps in an effort to make your phone feel a little faster. It seems to work at…
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Android TV seems to be adding support for some form of user profiles

Google TV has taken over for Android TV, but it seems the company isn’t fully leaving behind the old experience just yet, as it appears to be rolling out some form of user profiles to some users. The original Android TV experience has gone by the wayside a bit in recent months, with more and more devices launching with Google TV instead as it takes over for the consumer experience, just as…
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Galaxy Watch 6 Pro might revive the rotating bezel

Samsung’s smartwatches dropped a beloved feature last year, with the rotating bezel disappearing from the Galaxy Watch 5 series. But, according to a new rumor, the rotating bezel might return for the Galaxy Watch 6 series. The rotating bezel on Samsung’s smartwatches…
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Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra rumored to get camera upgrades sometime this month

The camera has been a core point of Samsung’s focus on the Galaxy S23 series, but there’s always room for improvement. Apparently, Samsung is planning an update to improve the camera on Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra which is coming later this month. Ice Universe, a reliable Samsung tipster, reports that an update arriving as soon as later this month will be a “big” update for Galaxy…
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The best Android phones for 2023

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Accuweather app revamps forecasts in latest update, adds themed icon support on Android

Accuweather recently launched a new update to its mobile app across Android and iOS which revamps forecasts with a new graph view that provides easier access to information, and there’s now themed icon support on Android 13. Rolling out now via the Play Store, Accuweather’s latest update on Android delivers two notable new features. For one, the app now supports a themed icon on Android 13.
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