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Mercedes-Benz inks deal for Android-based infotainment, but without Google behind the wheel

April 29, 2022
Google has been pushing Android Automotive as the next big thing for cars, and it’s resulted in some big names such as Ford and Honda signing on. Now, though, Mercedes-Benz is joining the list of carmakers adopting Android Automotive, but the flavor without Google’s input. As reported by Reuters, Mercedes-Benz has reached an agreement with Faurecia and Aptoide. The deal will see future…
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Google Doodle honors Toots Thielemans, harmonica legend

April 29, 2022
Google is honoring Toots Thielemans, the legendary jazz harmonica player whose most widely known contribution is to the Sesame Street theme song. Toots Thielemans was born on April 29, 1922 in Brussels, Belgium. From a young age, Thielemans found his joy in music, first…
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Could the iPhone 14 lineup mark the return of the ‘Plus’ branding?

April 29, 2022
As we’ve covered a number of times already, expectations for the iPhone 14 lineup are pretty clear. Apple is likely to unveil four different iPhone 14 models across two screen sizes at 6.1-inches and 6.7-inches. While Apple (usually) does a great job at keeping marketing names under wraps until a product is announced, it’s fun to speculate ahead of time. Something I’ve been pondering…
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Knotwords for iOS and Mac is a clever new logic puzzle similar to crosswords but without the clues

April 29, 2022
Good Sodoku developers Zach Gage and Jack Schlesinger are back again today with the launch of a creative new game for iOS, Mac, Android, and PC. Knotwords is a minimal and elegant logic puzzle that offers a familiar yet novel experience. The rules for Knotwords are straightforward, like a standard crossword puzzle, you need to place letters in each section so all the words are valid across and…
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OnePlus has rolled out the April patch to these phones

April 28, 2022
OnePlus promises to deliver regular system updates for its wide array of smartphones for at least two years and in some cases much longer for flagship models, but how is the April 2022 security update being handled? OnePlus April 2022 security update — What’s new? At…
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Android 12 comes to OnePlus Nord 2 w/ OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1

April 28, 2022
After launching with Android 11 back in late-2021, it has taken quite some time for the latest OS version to come to the OnePlus Nord 2. That said, if you’re happy to run preview software, OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 is now rolling out and gives OnePlus Nord 2 owners a taste of the Android 12 ahead of an upcoming stable release. Back at launch, the OnePlus Nord 2 already had early signs of the…
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