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Apple releases iOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3, and tvOS 15.2 to all users

December 14, 2021
Apple is releasing today iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3, tvOS 15.2, and HomePod Software version 15.2 to all users. This update brings support to Apple Music Voice Plan and more. iOS 15.2 brings a few notable changes for iPhone and iPad users. Most notably, it adds the full “App Privacy Report” feature to the Settings application. With this, users can now see the data accessed by…
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Here’s why you should update your iPhone to iOS 15.2

December 14, 2021
Apple has officially released iOS 15.2 to the general public. This update comes five weeks after Apple introduced iOS 15.1, which finally brought SharePlay as well as other delayed features. Here’s everything new with iOS 15.2 that should make you update your iPhone…
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How to pass on your data to loved ones with iPhone Digital Legacy feature

December 14, 2021
Starting with iOS 15.2, Apple includes a way to add Legacy Contacts to your iCloud account that will give friends or family access to most of your data after you pass away. Let’s look at how to pass iPhone data to loved ones, what’s included, what’s not, how the process works, and more. Here’s how Apple describes the Legacy Contact feature. Notably, iCloud Keychain with passwords and…
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Apple releases ‘Tracker Detect’ Android app to find nearby AirTags

December 14, 2021
A few months after the launch of AirTags, Apple said it would release an Android app to let non-iOS users detect Find My-powered trackers. “Tracker Detect” was released this morning to let those on Android find AirTags. Tracker Detect looks for item trackers that are separated from their owner and that are compatible with Apple’s Find My network. These item trackers include AirTag and…
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Make Material yours with 9to5Google T-shirts and sweatshirts

December 14, 2021
9to5Google now has T-shirts and sweatshirts to bring our usually digital selves into the physical realm of merch; just in time for the holidays! Our Merch Store is hosted on Cotton Bureau with four designs that are primarily inspired by the latest and greatest in Android…
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Google taking Android 12L Beta 1 feedback from Pixel owners

December 14, 2021
With the Android 12L Beta 1 now five days old, Google is asking Pixel owners to fill out a feedback survey. The questions are similar in nature to the original form used during the initial beta period. We’d like your feedback on the latest version of Android 12L on your…
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What you can do with AirTags on Android

December 14, 2021
While the ability to use Apple AirTags as intended remains exclusive to Apple’s ecosystem, Android devices are able to pull some neat tricks when one is found astray. These options become useful if you think one’s been planted on you or if you find lost property with an AirTag hanging from it. Here’s what you can do. Table of contents What are Apple Air Tags? Using Apple’s ‘Tracker…
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