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Google Home Essentials: SimpliSafe fills the security need Nest abandoned, for a cost

Home security is important in today’s day and age, but it’s something that’s unfortunately not easy in Google’s ecosystem. While Nest cameras go a long way in protecting your home, Google pulled the plug on its only true security system, Nest Secure, in late 2020 with no replacement. Lately, I’ve been spending time with a SimpliSafe Google Assistant-compatible home security system, and…
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Google Home app getting centralized Privacy settings 

In addition to rolling out a redesigned device grid, the Google Home app is getting new centralized Privacy settings to “help you learn about and manage your household activity data.”  Tapping the Settings gear icon (after Routines) at the top of the app takes you to the usual list of Home settings. The last item in the “General” section is now “Privacy,” and this opens a new page…
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iPhone: How to change your 5G settings for better battery life or faster speeds

Next-gen 5G cellular service is available with the iPhone 12, 13, and SE 3. Apple uses a “5G Auto” setting it refers to as “Smart Data mode” as the default. That aims to give users a balance between network speed and battery life, but you can also manage the settings manually to optimize for what you need at the moment. Follow along for how to turn 5G on/off on iPhone. If you’re…
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OnePlus has rolled out the March security patch to these phones

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 March 2022 security update being handled? OnePlus March 2022 security update — What’s new? Early in the month, Google added the March security patch as the fourth post-Android 12 updates for all eligible Pixel devices…
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