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Android 12 December security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images & OTAs live

The latest update of 2021 is rolling out today with the Android 12 December security patch for the Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro. Google fixes nearly 100 Android 12, Pixel 6, & other issues with December update There are 17 issues resolved in the Android 12 December patch dated 2021-12-01 and 32 for 2021-12-05. Vulnerabilities…
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How to factory reset Google Pixel and other Android phones remotely

There are countless reasons you may want to factory reset your Google Pixel or other Android device remotely. No matter the reason, if your device is out of your hands, you always want to have the option to factory reset it. Here’s how you can do that. Table of contents What is Find My Device? Turning on Find My Device on Google Pixel How to remotely factory reset your Android device What…
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Google Chat in Gmail rolling out instant & link-free 1:1 Meet calls, similar to classic Hangouts

Back in September, Google previewed how Chat will let you make one-on-one Meet calls without having to use URLs. Similar to classic Hangouts, this feature is now rolling out in the version of Google Chat inside Gmail. When you’re messaging someone from the Chat tab, you will soon see buttons in the top-right corner that let you start an audio or video call. This immediately initiates the call…
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OnePlus 9 series starts getting stable Android 12 update

Android 12 has been available on Google Pixel phones for nearly two months now, and even Samsung has pushed a stable update to five of its high-end devices. Now, OnePlus is joining the fray with a stable update to Android 12 heading to some OnePlus 9 series owners. Rolling…
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Samsung Galaxy Book Pro (13-inch) review: a travel buddy

When I reviewed the 15-inch Galaxy Book Pro 360 earlier this year, I concluded that it was great — but that its somewhat unique combination of a 15-inch OLED screen, integrated graphics, and a stylus at a fairly premium price point made its audience fairly specific. The…
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WhatsApp for iOS adds default Disappearing Messages and Multiple Durations features

WhatsApp is rolling out a big update for its app on iOS. Starting today, users can choose to use disappearing messages as default, as well as opt for multiple durations of messages for every chat. Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today: We’re rolling out a new disappearing messages option on WhatsApp today so you’ll be able to make all new chats disappearing by default after 24 hours…
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