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iFixit: replacing an iPhone 13 screen at a third-party repair shop disables Face ID

With the iPhone 13 series Apple made the Face ID notch smaller. However, one change that was not publicized is that the each phone’s screen panel is linked to the Face ID system – if you replace the screen, Face ID will stop working. The culprit is a Tic Tac sized chip that now lives on the flex cable connecting the screen to the motherboard. There was no such chip before, so this wasn’t an…
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Moto E30 unveiled: a Moto E40 but with Android 11 Go Edition

There is already a Moto E20 and a Moto E40, is there something in between? There is now – the Moto E30 quietly appeared on Motorola Slovakia site as well as Aldi in Belgium. This phone has mostly the same hardware as the E40, save for a couple of important…
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Google lists screen protector brands ‘certified’ to work with the Pixel 6’s fingerprint sensor

With the Pixel 6 now just over a week old for most owners, the under-display fingerprint sensor has emerged as one of the bigger points of contention. Some are having issues with screen protectors, and Google now offers a list of brands that make accessories certified for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. As of last Thursday, the Google Support page on how to “Unlock your Pixel phone with your…
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How to use Google Drive for desktop app to backup files and photos

Google Drive is a powerhouse of a file storage system. It makes it easy to save documents and other data that can be transferred to other Google apps as well. Fortunately, Google makes it easy to access Drive straight from your desktop – whether Mac or PC. Table of contents What is Drive for desktop compared to the web client? How to install and use Google Drive for Mac or PC How to upload…
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9to5Rewards: iPhone 13 Pro giveaway + eco-friendly cases from Survivor

In case you missed it last week, 9to5Rewards has teamed up with Survivor to giveaway the new iPhone 13 Pro. Head below for a closer look at some of our favourite cases from Survivor, and enter for your chance to win Apple’s latest device: Readers looking for a reliable case for their new iPhone 13 can get eco-friendly protection from Survivor. The ‘made from recycled materials’…
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