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Samsung will update these Galaxy devices to Android 13

After launching on Pixel phones earlier this year, Android 13 is now headed to Samsung Galaxy devices outside of a beta program. Here’s what devices have already received their update, and which ones will probably get it over the coming months. What’s new in Android 13 on Samsung devices? Android 13 is a pretty small update compared to Android 12 that came before it. Where that update…
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Typical Twitter Blue subscriber has 560 followers; Musk refuses to pay bills; more

The typical Twitter Blue subscriber, many of whom bought the subscription in order to get the blue verification checkmark, has 560 followers, says a new analysis. Subscribers include a significant number of accounts associated with the alt-right and election fraud, says the report … Typical Twitter Blue subscriber The New York Times reports on the analysis created by software developer Travis…
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Protests break out at a major iPhone factory in China

Foxconn’s largest iPhone factory in Zhengzhou, China has been hit by worker protests including violent confrontations, Bloomberg has reported. Videos show hundreds of workers marching and confronting a manager, along with several instances of violence. Employees are…
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Honor's improved Magic VS foldable will go on sale outside China in 2023

Honor’s second foldable, and the first destined for the west, has been unveiled today in China as the Honor Magic VS 5G. The VS is a follow-up to the Magic V, but you’ll spend a while playing spot the difference between the two handset’s spec sheets. This new model keeps the same measurements, display resolutions and connectivity options, but gets Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 paired with…
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Google app adopts navigation rail on Android tablets

Google’s large screen optimization push continues with the Search app adopting a navigation rail on tablets, though it’s clearly early days. The latest Google app beta — version 13.46 — switches to a navigation rail. Without the bottom bar, you get to see slightly…
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Google Doodle honors Myrtle Gonzalez, prolific Mexican American silent film actress

Google has devoted their homepage to honor Myrtle Gonzalez, a Mexican American actress who starred in dozens of pictures in the silent film era. On September 28, 1891, Myrtle Gonzalez was born in Los Angeles, to parents of Mexican and Irish descent. Her talent was recognized at an early age, often singing soprano in church choirs and concerts before trying her hand at stage acting. Myrtle…
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