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Google Messages is finally just calling it ‘RCS’

Since last year’s “Get the Message” advertising campaign online and in New York City, awareness of Rich Communication Services (RCS) is growing more mainstream. Google is now making RCS even more consumer-facing by prominently surfacing the name of the standard — a brand, of sorts — in Messages for Android. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google…
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9to5Google Log Out: Does Fitbit still make a smartwatch?

What separates a smartwatch from a fitness tracker? To me, it’s the ability to see notifications from your phone, replying to messages, taking calls, music controls or even on-wrist playback, and third-party apps. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up to get it early in your inbox, or continue…
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Samsung February 2023 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices

Even though Samsung has just launched the Galaxy S23 series, the Korean company has not forgotten about its predecessors. A growing number of Samsung Galaxy devices are getting the February 2023 Android security update – here’s the full list. Samsung February 2023 security update – here’s what’s new Every single month, Google releases a generic or generalized Android security bulletin.
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Vivo X Fold 2 tipped to be the first foldable with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, bigger battery too

The foldable market is heating up in 2023, and as new options debut, it’s supposedly Vivo who will be first to launch a foldable with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in its X Fold 2. The first Vivo X Fold debuted last April with a strong offer across the board. It had a huge 8.3-inch display on the inside, a waterdrop hinge to lessen the display crease, and a large battery too. Now, we’re hearing new…
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