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Android 12’s next stop is the Asus ZenFone 8 series, rolling out now

Android 12’s rollout has been a bit of a weird one, with Google delayed a month, Samsung pushing the update to nearly a dozen devices already, and OnePlus seeing some major update issues. However, the rollout continues to pick up steam, with Asus today joining the fun by delivering Android 12 updates for its ZenFone 8 series. As detailed on Asus’ forums (via XDA), both the ZenFone 8 and…
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Chrome 100 could break some websites next year, but Google is working on solutions [Updated]

Google Chrome is set to reach version 100 soon, but it looks like the release will cause some websites to no longer work. Google has begun investigating and testing solutions. Having been around for 13 years now, Google Chrome is rapidly approaching its 100th major version. While nothing significant is set to change in the browser, Google has long been aware that Chrome 100 could cause some…
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Leaker corroborates Apple’s plan to remove iPhone’s SIM card tray

Just a few years after letting users set up an eSIM with the iPhone XS line, Apple is rumored to remove the iPhone’s SIM card and only use the eSIM technology. Last week, a sketchy rumor from Brazilian site BlogDoiPhone said the iPhone 15 Pro was slated to be the only iPhone model to ship without a physical SIM card slot. The report explained: Apple has long been experimenting with ways to…
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All the new Google Assistant and Google Home features launched in 2021

Just like last year, we’ve put together an end-of-year recap of all the major features that Google Assistant and Google Home launched in 2021. Google Assistant on mobile Visually, the new Google Assistant (NGA), which remains limited to the Pixel 4 and newer devices, lost its original translucent design for a short panel that just reads “Hi, how can I help?” with a button to switch to…
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