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Android 12L suggests Pixel 6 Pro may still get Face Unlock support, but not the $599 Pixel 6

One of the much-anticipated leaked features of the Pixel 6 series was the return of face authentication. While the Pixel 6 series didn’t end up launching with Face Unlock, it could still arrive in a future update, but exclusively for the Pixel 6 Pro, according to information within the Android 12L Beta. With the Pixel 4, Google dropped the usual support for fingerprint authentication in favor…
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9to5Google Gift Guide: Gifts for the on-the-go professional

Over the last few years, the way we get work done has changed dramatically. For many, “the office” can now be just about anywhere with an internet connection. Here are some gift ideas for the professional who’s always on the move. The bag The centerpiece of every good tech kit is the carrier itself. Sure, you can load your laptop/tablet, cables, chargers, and more into a simple backpack…
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Snap launches standalone ‘Story Studio’ video editor for iPhone users

Following a brief announcement earlier this year, Snap (the company behind the popular social network Snapchat) on Tuesday launched a new app called “Story Studio” – which is basically a standalone video editor for iPhone users. Snap describes the new app as a “a fast and fun way for creators to make advanced, engaging vertical videos to share on Snapchat.” This way, creators will have…
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9to5Mac Gift Guide: Smart wallets for iPhone (or your pocket)

This holiday season marks Apple’s second year selling a wallet (now with Find My support) and there are a lot of other great iPhone wallet cases with varying advantages. We’ll also look at some standalone wallets with smart iPhone integration for those that don’t…
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How to see what apps are doing in the background with iPhone App Privacy Report

Apple has included a new privacy tool with the arrival of iOS 15.2 that expands on the features it’s rolled out recently like app privacy labels and app tracking transparency. Follow along for how to turn on iPhone App Privacy Report to understand what your apps are up to when it comes to data access, sensor access, and network activity. App Privacy Report includes two main sections on iPhone…
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