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Google confirms Pixel 6 Wi-Fi issues, fix coming with March update 

February 23, 2022
Following the February security patch, some Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners encountered Wi-Fi issues. Google today confirmed the Pixel 6 problem and said it will be fixed with the upcoming March update. The issue sees Wi-Fi automatically shutting off when Pixel 6 devices are locked or not turning on at all. Google says its investigation found the root cause and that it “impacts a very small number of…
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How to reboot/restart your Google Pixel

February 23, 2022
No OS is absolutely perfect, and if you’ve spent anytime at all on a smartphone, you’ll know that sometimes you just need to reboot your device. This guide will take you through why you might want to reboot, and how to restart the Google Pixel on Android 12. Table of…
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Some Galaxy S21 FE owners report issues with laggy refresh rate

February 23, 2022
The Galaxy S21 FE still sits in a bit of a weird spot given its retail pricing, but it’s a solid phone all around as we concluded in our review last month. However, some Galaxy S21 FE buyers have found since the phone’s launch that the display has a tendency to struggle…
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Google Chat set to replace classic Hangouts for Workspace users next month 

February 23, 2022
Google was originally supposed to start the migration away from classic Hangouts to Chat in October 2019 for Workspace (previously G Suite) users. That switch was delayed, and the multi-stage plan did not start until June 2020. The final phase is now set for late March. Beginning March 22, 2022, we’ll turn on the “Chat preferred” setting for any customers who haven’t already done so…
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Here’s how iPhone 13 battery life compares to iPhone 12 and 11

February 23, 2022
Battery life gets a solid improvement with the iPhone 13 lineup. Follow along below for a detailed look at how iPhone 13 battery life compares to iPhone 12 and 11. The four iPhone 13 models feature the same iPhone 12 design with flat sides. But with the iPhone 12 devices…
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Apple releases iOS 15.4 beta 4 and more to developers and public beta users

February 23, 2022
One week after releasing the third beta to developers, Apple is now rolling out iOS 15.4 beta 4 to developers and public beta testers. The company also has a new beta of iPadOS 15.4. Head below for the full details on these latest releases from Apple.  iOS 15.4 beta 4 now available Today’s new release of iOS 15.4 beta 4 is available to developers via an over-the-air update in the Settings…
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Consumers earned over $3 billion from smartphone trade-ins last year with iPhone twice Android’s worth

February 23, 2022
Assurant released its 2021 Annual Trade-in and Upgrade Industry Trends report, and the results are intriguing. Through smartphone trade-in and upgrade programs, consumers earned over $3 billion in 2021. This amount is up by nearly $1 billion from 2020. Key findings from the report: There was a 220% increase in online trade-ins between Q3 and Q4 2021. iPhones (including iPhone XR, iPhone 11…
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