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Google Play lists games ‘optimized for Pixel 6’ with Android 12 Game Dashboard/Modes [U]

January 30, 2022
Android 12 introduces a Game Dashboard that’s currently exclusive to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Besides providing useful tools, Google is encouraging developers to take advantage of Game Mode API. Google Play is now listing games that are “optimized for Pixel 6.” Update 1/29/22: In the intervening months, Google has added three games (listed at the end in the chart below). This Play Store list…
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Honor is bringing a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship to the MWC

January 29, 2022
Honor plans to attend the Mobile World Congress where it will announce the global launch of a Magic phone – the Honor Magic V, perhaps? The company’s first foldable is one of the more interesting devices to be unveiled recently. Qualcomm’s Weibo account chimed in to reveal that the device will be powered by its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Which is the case for the V foldable, though…
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Galaxy S22 rumors: Everything you need to know about the reimagined smartphone series [Video]

January 29, 2022
Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone lineup is right around the corner with the confirmation of Unpacked 2022. To prepare, here is every snippet, tidbit, detail, and rumor about the upcoming Galaxy S22 series. We’ve seen a number of leaks that might pique the interest of former Galaxy Note fans, but we are expecting hardware revisions and tweaks that improve upon an already winning formula.
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Lenovo releases Android 12L Beta 2 for the Tab P12 Pro

January 29, 2022
Just over two weeks after the release for Pixel phones, Android 12L Beta 2 is now available on the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro. An upgrade from Developer Preview 1, Android 12L Beta 2 is paired with the 2021-12-01 security patch. Like before, Lenovo offers the “SW flashing…
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How to take a screenshot on Android phones

January 29, 2022
There are countless reasons to take a screenshot. You might want to save something from social media, help someone with an app remotely, or circle things on your screen. Bottom line? Taking a screenshot is a basic function you should know how to perform! Read on to learn how…
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YouTube Music for Android testing new ‘Add to playlist’ UI from the web

January 29, 2022
The latest tweak to YouTube Music sees the mobile apps get the new “Add to playlist” UI that was first introduced on the web app. It’s still in testing and not yet widely rolled out. Today, the “Add to playlist” sheet on Android and iOS is equally split between “Recent” and “All playlists.” You get a simple list view and a “New playlist” button at the very bottom. This new…
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