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Paranoid Android Sapphire Beta announced, OTA updates could come w/ donation support

The developers behind the popular Paranoid Android third-party ROM have confirmed that the Sapphire Beta is set to launch this week, with OTA support potentially arriving dependent on community donation support. A Twitter thread from the official Paranoid Android page has detailed a few of the problems currently facing the third-party ROM while also hinting at some upcoming features. Developer…
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Samsung and Apple continue to dominate the smartphone market as Q1 2022 numbers drop

The smartphone industry has certainly hit a plateau, and in Q1 2022, numbers are actively dropping. However, despite overall market failings, Samsung and Apple are continuing to eat up the majority of the market. Canalys reports that the overall global smartphone market dropped in units shipped by 11% in Q1 2022 versus Q1 2021. Part of the drop is attributed to an “unsettled business…
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Kuo doubles down on ‘high-end’ iPhone 16 models with under-display Face ID

While rumors about the iPhone 14 lineup are finally heating up, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is already aiming at the 2024 iPhone models, most likely the iPhone 16 series. In a tweet posted early today, the analyst doubles down on predictions that under-display Face ID coming to the high-end versions of this upcoming phone. A few weeks ago, Kuo had corroborated with analyst Ross Young about…
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How to search any image on Chrome desktop using Google Lens

Chrome is a great browser with tons of tools and functionality. One feature that many users aren’t familiar with is the desktop version of Google Lens that’s fully integrated into Google Chrome. Follow along to learn how you can use Google Lens on Chrome desktop to…
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Google Search on desktop tests redesign that puts Images, Video, and more to the left

Google has been spotted testing a new redesign for Search that moves alternate search methods like Google Images over to the left-hand side. When using Google Search on a desktop today, you’ll see alternate options for searching listed below the search bar. Which exact options you see will depend on what it is you’ve searched for – a search for “restaurants” will offer switching to…
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