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Microsoft confirms Android 13 is coming to Windows 11 with more new features for apps [U]

Android apps in Windows have been an exciting feature to watch unfold over the last few months. Microsoft has no plans of slowing down support for this subset of apps; rather, the company has shared a road map of what it expects to bring to the table in the future, including Android 13 support for Windows. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is the foundation for Android apps through the Amazon…
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Google Meet rolling out in-call emoji reactions

In addition to raising your hand or using text chat, Google Meet is adding emoji reactions that appear “as a small badge in the sender’s video tile.” This feature has been planned since 2021. Besides the top-left corner, emoji reaction will float up the left side of…
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Google Meet adding 360-degree backgrounds on Android and iOS

Google Meet already offers a number of effects to customize your video feed and will soon add 360-degree backgrounds.  These 360-degree backgrounds move with your mobile device by taking advantage of gyroscope/orientation data. Google tells us that the backgrounds are videos, and moving independent of the 360-degree motion. At launch, you can pick from an oasis (as seen below), sky city, or…
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DeepL targets AI translation for enterprises with fresh $100 million

Check out all the on-demand sessions from the Intelligent Security Summit here. Seeking to target enterprise customers with AI language translation, Cologne, Germany-based DeepL announced a new funding raise that public reports estimate at well over $100 million. Language translation is an increasingly critical function for enterprises working across geographies and different demographics. Basic…
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iPhone 15 Pro won’t feature clicky volume and power buttons

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is doubling down on his prediction that the iPhone 15 Pro models will switch from physical volume and power buttons to new solid-state buttons. If iPhone users “respond well” to this change, Kuo explains that Apple will likely roll out the…
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iOS 16.3 beta 2 now rolling out, here’s what’s new so far [U: Public beta]

Update: iOS 16.3 beta 2 is also now rolling out to public beta testers, alongside new iPadOS 16.3, watchOS 9.3, macOS 13.2, and tvOS 16.3 betas. After a brief hiatus for the holiday season, Apple has once again rebooted the beta testing cycle. Starting this afternoon, iOS 16.3 beta 2 is rolling out to developers alongside iPadOS 16.3 beta 2 and more. Head below for the full details on these…
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