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Microsoft Surface Duo finally receives Android 11 update

January 26, 2022
The Microsoft Surface Duo that was announced in October 2019 and launched in 2020 with Android 10 was supposed to get Android 11 in 2021, but that didn’t happen. However, the company hasn’t forgotten its foldable as the smartphone is finally receiving the Android 11 update. The update comes with firmware version 2021.1027.156 and bumps up the Android security patch level on the…
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Realme X50 Pro 5G gets Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 beta

January 26, 2022
The Realme X50 Pro 5G that was announced in February 2020 with Android 10 picked up Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 stable update in December 2020, and now it’s got Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12, albeit through the company’s early access beta program, and only…
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You can now tell Google Assistant to ‘stop’ talking without ‘Hey Google’

January 26, 2022
At I/O 2019, Google introduced the ability to cancel alarms by just saying “stop,” while the Pixel 6 picked up “Quick Phrases” last year. You can now tell Google Assistant on Smart Displays and speakers to “stop” talking without having to first preface that command with “Hey Google.” As Google Assistant is responding, you can just say “stop”, and it will immediately cease…
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Google Registry opens registrations for .day top-level domain

January 26, 2022
Following .app, .page, and .new in recent years, Google Registry is now launching a .day top-level domain. An Early Access Program (EAP) opens today, while wider access kicks off in a week. The .day TLD “brings attention to any day” or “cause you care about.”…
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Google still thinks 3 years of updates provide a ‘great experience’ ahead of cutting off Pixel 3

January 26, 2022
Android smartphones, unfortunately, usually don’t get the support they are really capable of. Even the best and biggest names in Android only support devices for 3-5 years at best. This month, the door is closing on updates for 2018’s Pixel 3 series, and Google’s response to that ending is that 3 years of updates is still a “great experience” for customers. Really? VICE author Aaron…
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How to use a Google Play gift card and where to buy one

January 26, 2022
The Google Play store offers tons of content for all customers – not just Android users. Movies, TV shows, books, and more can be found in the Play Store. A gift card for the Google Play store is a great gift for anyone. So how do you buy one and how can it be used? Read our guide to find out. Table of contents What are Google Play gift cards good for? Where can you buy a Google Play gift…
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