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Android teases messaging, cross-device updates, and more news at Google I/O 2022

With less than 48 hours until I/O 2022, Google today teased an overview of what the Android team might possibly announce at the developer conference. The Android account on Twitter today asked “which update are you most excited to see on May 11–12?” It provided four options: Security Updates Messaging Updates Cross-Device Updates New Partnerships “Cross-Device Updates” is currently…
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This weird iPhone prototype has an iPod Click Wheel that turns into a number pad

Before Apple officially announced the iPhone in 2007, the company secretly developed multiple prototypes – and some of them had a very different design than what we know as the iPhone today. However, another iPhone prototype has now been revealed with a really intriguing design, as it has an iPod Click Wheel that turns into a number pad. The prototype was revealed by Tony Fadell (via…
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Google Translate can now save search history to your account

After hints of the feature coming as long ago as 2020, Google Translate is now saving your search history to your Google account. This search history function was spotted rolling out by Android Police and should be available for all Google Translate users when launching…
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Here’s how many 9to5Google readers said they’ll buy the Pixel 6a

Google I/O is set to start this week, and we’re really hoping to learn more about a potential Pixel 6a launch and release. Last week we asked you if you’re thinking of buying the Pixel 6a upon launch given that it’ll likely be the Pixel 6 Lite. Here’s what you had to say. We know a fair bit about the upcoming handset but a launch date eludes our grasp. Since the inception of the Pixel…
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Google Chrome team announces ‘Advanced Web Apps Fund’

Google has long been a proponent of web technologies that offer an “experience comparable to a native application.” It has advocated for and built out browser features/APIs to that effect, and Google is now launching the Advanced Web Apps Fund. We don’t have a…
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Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Fold 4: New leaks detail battery size, charging, aspect ratios

Samsung’s next foldable lineup is set to bring some welcome new tweaks to the Fold and Flip, and details have been slowly coming out over the past few months. This week, a few new leaks around the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 offer context around the battery size, displays, and the somewhat limited charging speeds. Tipster Ice Universe has put out several notable leaks around the Galaxy Z Fold 4…
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