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Android phones can now act as NFC payment terminals via Stripe

February 23, 2023
Stripe today announced that it would expand support for NFC payments on smartphones to Android, after launching the functionality on iOS last year. “Tap to Pay” was launched on iOS with the ability for business owners to accept payments from customers via NFC, effectively turning iPhones into terminals for Apple Pay and other NFC services. Stripe has today introduced Tap to Pay on Android…
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A music video that takes place inside Google Meet now exists

February 22, 2023
After an eight-year gap, Tanlines on Tuesday announced a new album called The Big Mess coming in May. Ahead of that, they released a new song called “Outer Banks” that uses Google Meet as the setting for a music video.  The music video pretty faithfully replicates the…
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Samsung February 2023 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices

February 22, 2023
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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Leaked images show off the first Android clone of the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island [Gallery]

February 22, 2023
It was only a matter of time, but it seems one Android manufacturer is just about ready to debut its clone of the iPhone 14’s Dynamic Island feature, with an upcoming Realme device adding the feature. When it released the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max last year, Apple turned a lot of heads by introducing “Dynamic Island,” a new design feature that took advantage of the new hole-punch design on…
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The best Bluetooth trackers for 2023

February 22, 2023
If you’ve ever been derailed from an on-time departure by a set of lost keys or misplaced wallet, you’ll benefit from a Bluetooth tracker. These small devices attach to your stuff and use your smartphone to keep tabs on where they are. There aren’t a ton of players in…
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Pixel 7 Pro down to $449 on Google Fi with monthly bill credits

February 22, 2023
The Pixel 7 is now four months old and starting to get eclipsed by the next generation of flagships. Google Fi is now discounting the Pixel 7 Pro to $449 via 24 monthly bill credits. The normally $899 128GB Pixel 7 Pro can now be had for $449, though there’s some nuance…
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Microsoft aggressively trying to keep Chrome downloaders using Edge

February 22, 2023
Microsoft sees its browser as an important aspect and entry point for the new Bing. Microsoft Edge on Windows is now showing a rather aggrieve ad on the Chrome download page to dissuade people from switching. After downloading Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Canary) for Windows users today (via Neowin) noticed a “Microsoft Edge runs on the same technology as Chrome, with the added trust of…
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