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Following the launch of Android 12 to Pixel devices, it’s been discovered that the update disables the once-handy volume controls for nearby Chromecast media sessions due to a “legal issue.” Update: A Googler has shared a rough timeline of when this issue will have a “workaround” fix. Before Android 12, if your phone was actively casting something like YouTube or Netflix to another…

Following problems with the Apple Watch $100 rebate program, customers are now reporting that T-Mobile trade-ins against iPhone 13 purchases are being similarly denied. T-Mobile promised extremely generous trade-in values of up to $800 on older models when purchasing a new iPhone 13, with credits being applied against monthly bills. But some customers report being denied, while others say the…

Coinciding with the big Black Friday Week sale over on the Google Store, it appears that some Android users are seeing the Google Assistant promote the recently discounted Nest Hub at $49.99. This follows a similar offer made earlier in the year that saw the original Home Mini for just $9.99. However, unlike that previous offer, the Google Assistant appears to be promoting the recent Black…

The era of foldable phones is upon us and it’s no secret that every major OEM is working on a foldable phone of its own. Oppo is close to releasing its own and now reputable Chinese tipster confirms some of the specs. It will be adopting an in-folding design like the Samsung Galaxy Fold line with the outer screen being locked at 60Hz with a centered punch-hole for the selfie camera and a…