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Here’s every app that supports Material You’s themed icons on Android 13

September 19, 2022
Google debuted the ability to have themed icons on the homescreen in Android 12, designed to help go all-in on Material You theming. Now, in Android 13, third-party apps can get in on the fun of themed icons; here’s an ongoing list of apps that support the functionality. Themed icons are designed to create a uniform look for homescreen icons that match the system theme. Available in Android 12…
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iPhone 14 satellite connectivity enabled by Qualcomm modem and custom Apple-designed RF components

September 19, 2022
iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max include a new Emergency SOS feature via satellite connectivity, so that users can get help even when out of cellular and Wi-Fi range. This feature launches in the United States and Canada first, starting in November. A Reuters report this weekend indicated that the satellite features are enabled by a Qualcomm X65 modem inside the phones. An…
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Best iPhone 14 cases available for purchase [Update 2]

September 18, 2022
Our annual roundup of the best iPhone 14 cases has arrived and has now been updated once again with additional options. With pre-order dates set on Apple’s latest releases, it’s time to dive into some of the best iPhone 14 cases out there from eco-friendly leather treatments to ultra-protective covers, branding-free minimalism, wild designs, natural wood engraving, and more. The first-party…
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These iOS 16 apps offer support for the new Lock Screen widgets

September 18, 2022
As we’ve covered extensively, one of the leading features of iOS 16 is the ability to customize your iPhone’s Lock Screen for the first time. There are new wallpapers, font choices, colors, and filters that you can apply. The biggest change, however, is that iOS 16…
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Report: All iPhone 15 models to have Dynamic Island, but not Always-On or ProMotion

September 18, 2022
One of the biggest visual differentiators between the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Pro is the Dynamic Island. While the iPhone 14 models retain the classic notch cutout, the iPhone 14 Pro models have adopted a new interactive Dynamic Island replacement. Now, reliable analyst Ross Young says that he expects Dynamic Island will come to all iPhone 15 models next year, but two other features will…
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