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PSA: Face ID unlock when wearing a mask in iOS 15.4 works with Apple Pay and apps

One of the best surprises that came with iOS 15.4 beta, which was released Thursday for developers, is a new option to enable Face ID when wearing a mask without the need to have an Apple Watch. What’s even better about this feature is that it works with Apple Pay and even apps. As we previously covered here, iOS 15.4 beta features a new “Use Face ID With a Mask” option, which lets users…
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Google makes new Play Store ‘Offers’ tab official, rolling out this year

First spotted in November with a wider rollout already underway, Google today made official the new “Offers” tab for the Play Store on Android. According to Google, the Play Store’s Offers tab is meant to “help you discover deals in games and apps across travel, shopping, media & entertainment, fitness, and more.” There are various sections, including the personalized “Offers for…
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Verizon is dropping support for carrier billing through the Google Play Store

The Google Play Store offers several ways to pay for apps and subscriptions, including the option of adding the charge to your carrier bill. Verizon, though, is now dropping support for carrier billing in the Play Store. Google has confirmed on a support page that Verizon is dropping support for carrier billing as of January 2022: As of January 2022, Verizon Wireless will no longer be an…
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Hands-on: Motorola’s wireless Android Auto dongle is dead simple, and very quick to pair

Wireless Android Auto support is something rarely seen built into cars, but the rise of third-party dongles has made it much easier to bring this functionality to cars that don’t already have it. Tomorrow, a new wireless Android Auto dongle under the Motorola brand will officially launch, and – based on our brief first impressions – the Motorola MA1 seems like a great option. The Motorola*…
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