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Google Messages may change the way Android receives iMessage reactions

According to a new report from , Google Messages may be receiving an update that will slightly enhance the messaging experience on the Android end. As per the outlet’s “APK Insight”, code has been found in the most recent version of Google Messages that would show iMessage ‘reactions’ as emoji’s within Google Messages. If an iPhone user sends a message to a phone number that’s on…
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Google Doodle celebrates Black Creole composer Edmond Dédé on his 194th birthday

Google is celebrating the 194th birthday of Black Creole composer Edmond Dédé by replacing their homepage logo with a Doodle in his honor. Life of Edmond Dédé Edmond Dédé was born on November 20, 1827, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Not much is known about Dédé’s early life, but he did learn the clarinet at a young age, as his father was a music teacher. Dédé later switched to violin, an…
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YouTube rolls out animated Android 12 splash screen [Updated]

Every app open on Android 12 is accompanied by a launch animation to make “startup a more consistent and delightful experience.” One aspect of this is an animated icon on the splash screen, with Drive being the first Google app to support this on Android 12. Update 11/19: Version 16.45.36 of YouTube is widely rolling out this evening with the animated splash screen Update 11/11: YouTube is…
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iPhone: How to set a custom Safari background in iOS 15

One of the notable changes with iOS 15 is a totally redesigned Safari. The all-new browser aims to make it easier to use with one hand and offers more customizability. Follow along for how to set a custom iPhone Safari background in iOS 15. There are quite a few changes…
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Macro by Camera+ brings impressive close-up photography to all iPhones

The all-new Macro mode for iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max is impressive but if you don’t have the latest, high-end hardware, you don’t get the feature in the native Camera app in iOS 15. Camera+ is out to change that with its Macro iOS app enabling great macro shots for all iPhones. Macro by Camera+ arrived this week, and it’s all software-based, no external lens to buy. Here’s how developer…
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