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Google Play will hide outdated apps that don’t support the latest Android features from new users

With every release, Android introduces new system-level security and privacy features that more times than not requires support from third-party apps. Google Play will soon hide older apps for new users to encourage developers to support the latest Android functionality. Google is expanding Play’s Target Level API requirements. New apps and updates already have to “target an Android API level…
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A new Google/Nest Wifi may be in the works, but what would we expect from it?

Evidence uncovered by our team suggests that Google may be preparing another product in its lineup of Nest Wifi mesh networking devices. But what would Google need to deliver in a new version of its home networking solution?  New Google/Nest Wifi Historically, Google’s networking hardware – which includes older devices like the now retired OnHub series and newer ones like the Google Wifi…
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iOS 15.5 includes support for apps with external purchases to satisfy regulators, code confirms

Apple was recently required to let developers redirect users to third-party payment platforms instead of using the App Store’s in-app purchases system. Now 9to5Mac has discovered that the iOS 15.5 beta adds support for apps with external purchases following the announcement of a new entitlement option for “reader apps.” The latest beta version of Apple’s operating system has full support…
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Tesla now expects Gigafactory Shanghai shutdown to extend to at least Friday – missing out on over 24,000 EVs

Tesla says that it now doesn’t expect to be able to restart production at Gigafactory Shanghai until at least Friday, and even that could be difficult amid a citywide lockdown that is extending longer than planned. Last week, we reported on Tesla having to shut down Gigafactory Shanghai due to a citywide lockdown in the city to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19 cases amid a surge in…
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