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Samsung October 2022 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices

Samsung is on a roll as of late with device updates for a number of handsets. The October 2022 security update is even rolling out for a number of Samsung Galaxy phones and even a few tablets. Samsung October 2022 security update – here’s what’s new: No details have been released for the latest Android Security Update Bulletin, but we expect that to change over the coming days as Pixel…
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Signal to remove SMS and MMS support from Android app

Third-party messaging application Signal is set to remove the ability to send SMS and MMS messages from the Android application to enhance privacy and security. In a blog post, the messaging firm has confirmed that Signal will soon remove the ability to send SMS and MMS…
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The new Steam app officially launches on Android

For a long time, the Steam mobile app was a necessary evil, needed in order to log in anywhere you went. Now, a new Steam app rebuild has finally launched on Android, bringing along a totally new design and a multitude of improvements. In beta form, the new Steam app has been around for a couple of months. Back when it become available for beta testers, we took dove into it, noting all of the…
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Google really wants iPhone users to switch to Pixel 7, boosts trade-in credits up to $1,000

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are now widely available and shipping to early customers, but there’s a new bonus for iPhone users looking to switch as Google has boosted trade-in values. Starting today, the Google Store is offering boosted trade-in values on iPhone models with up to $1,055 in value towards the purchase of Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro, which start at $599 and $899…
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Why Vodafone needed an AI Booster to scale data science

Did you miss a session from MetaBeat 2022? Head over to the on-demand library for all of our featured sessions here. Telecom giant Vodafone is no stranger to the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), having used the technology for years, with…
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Signal is winding down plaintext SMS support in its Android app

Signal is removing the option to send and receive SMS messages in its Android app. Folks who currently use Signal as their default SMS app will receive alerts advising them to switch to a different one. You’ll be able to export your SMS messages and import them into another app (as long as the other one supports that option). The change won’t happen overnight. “You will have…
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