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Google Maps beta tests preferred transport modes UI for directions

The latest Google Maps beta v11.28 appears to be testing the ability to let users pick their preferred transport mode for in-app directions. That’s not all as this change appears to show a previously tested route UI alteration that has a floating panel above the wider map view. Like this test from last year, instead of offering the usual tab or transport carousel underneath your current…
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Google Doodle celebrates Teacher Appreciation Day 2022

Today’s colorful Google Doodle is in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Day in the United States, showing the many roles a teacher plays in a child’s life. In the United States, two holidays celebrate the impact of teachers in children’s lives. First established by…
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Dirty Pipe: What you need to know about the major exploit affecting Pixel 6 and Galaxy S22 devices [Updated]

The security world has been abuzz about a new Linux exploit called “Dirty Pipe,” which also affects Android 12 devices like Galaxy S22 and Pixel 6. Here’s everything you need to know about “Dirty Pipe,” which devices it affects, and how best to avoid it. What can Dirty Pipe do? Recently disclosed by Max Kellermann as vulnerability CVE-2022-0847, “Dirty Pipe” is a security exploit…
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Twitter adds private Circles, taking a page from Google+

Twitter has recently announced that it’s adding a new feature for users who want to share tweets privately with others. The new feature is called “Circles” and seems awfully reminiscent of what Google+ had to offer, back in the day. Lately, Twitter has received a lot…
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Google explains why your Pixel isn’t getting the Android 12/13 Beta after enrolling

For the first time (in the modern era), there are two active Android Beta Programs, as well as the stable channel. Google explained today why there’s occasionally no Android 12 QPR3 or Android 13 Beta OTA immediately after signing-up your Pixel. There are currently a “few temporary restrictions in place starting today that may cause a delay in receiving the beta over-the-air (OTA)…
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iOS 15.5 beta 4 now rolling out to developers as iOS 16 looms

One week after the release of the third beta, Apple is now rolling out iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 beta 4 to developers. iOS 15.5 includes small under the hood changes, as well as updates to the Wallet app, Apple Cash, HomePod, and the App Store. There are also new changes to…
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Apple Music 3.10 beta for Android adds built-in Sleep Timer that surpasses iOS

After introducing better widgets, Apple Music for Android is getting an in-app Sleep Timer that offers extensive options.  About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called APKs, in the case of Android apps), we’re able to see various lines of code within that…
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