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Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a can’t go back to Android 12 after upgrading to Android 13

August 16, 2022
Google released Android 13 today for Pixel devices, and it’s rolling out now to devices. However, for Pixel 6 series owners, Android 13 is essentially a permanent upgrade, as there’s no way to roll back to Android 12. Android updates are generally reversible, with the ability to install an older version by manually sideloading the update. This always requires resetting your phone and losing…
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Here’s the Android 13 Pixel update changelog with 150 fixes

August 16, 2022
To make up for the delay at the start of this month, Google is promptly — factory/OTA images are already available — rolling out Android 13 on Pixel phones, complete with a detailed changelog. Android 13 hands-on: Here’s EVERY user-facing feature, function, and tweak [Video] Google lists 150 “notable improvements” and fixes across: Apps, Assistant, Audio, Battery & Charging…
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Google Meet background effects get more accurate and add cloud processing

August 16, 2022
Google is rolling out a pair of updates to Meet on the web that improve the accuracy and minimize the performance impact of background effects. Google Meet on the web now has “improved background and foreground separation” that results in “more accurate background blur, background replace, and immersive background and styles.” An example of the quality upgrade is available…
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iCloud Shared Photo Library: Here’s how it works in iOS 16

August 16, 2022
Apple is bringing a major change to the Photos app with iOS 16 that makes it much easier to share important photos and videos with loved ones. Going beyond the Shared Albums feature that’s been available for years, iCloud Shared Photo Library lets you automatically or manually share your photo library and also directly from your camera. Lots of Apple users will be thrilled with iCloud Shared…
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