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Google Play Store now lets you pay for apps, games, and more with your Play Points balance

If you have amassed a large pile of Google Play Points, you can use your existing balance for purchases on the Play Store. The Play Points reward program has existed for a few years and came to the US in late 2019 before expanding to even more regions in the intervening years. Effectively, the program allows you to opt-in and start collecting Play Points for app, IAP, subscription, movie…
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Google pledges $3M, engineering to expand Data Transfer Project behind Google Takeout

Google today announced “new investments and continued collaboration with industry partners” for the Data Transfer Project (DTP) that it launched in 2018 to make switching to competing services easier.  The Data Transfer Project was founded by Google, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Twitter, and SmugMug to “simplify data portability for people around the world.”  Unlike traditional methods of…
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Facebook for iOS adds new tools for managing groups and more

With tens of millions of active groups on Facebook, there are new updates coming to this popular tool. The social media giant announced Wednesday that it is adding more features for group admins to better manage their groups. Meta shared with 9to5Mac that over 1.8 billion…
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Here’s how iPhone SE 3 compares to SE 2, iPhone 11, and more

While the new iPhone SE 3 gets the same A15 chip as the more expensive iPhone 13 and upgrades like 5G, improved battery life, camera enhancements, and more, there are naturally trade-offs with Apple’s most affordable iPhone. Let’s dive into the iPhone SE 3 vs. SE 2, iPhone 11, and more. As expected, the iPhone SE 3 is the latest iteration of Apple prioritizing a low price while upgrading…
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Galaxy F23 launches in India priced at $200 w/ Snapdragon 750G, 120Hz display, more

While we’re very much anticipating a new wave of affordable Samsung A-series smartphones, the low-end lineup has increased with the launch of the Galaxy F23 in India. The Galaxy F23 looks like it might offer some serious bang for your rupee in India and leverages much of what made the Galaxy A52 5G such a compelling option last year. Measuring in at 6.6 inches, the Gorilla Glass 5 coated FHD+…
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