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You can now reset and erase a locked iPhone without needing to connect to a PC

Another little tidbit in iOS 15.2 is that Apple has finally added the ability to erase and reset a locked iPhone or iPad, without first needing to connect it to a PC or Mac. This new feature is thanks to a new capability when the iOS device is in Security Lockout mode, after too many failed passcode attempts. Of course, when an iPhone is unlocked, resetting it to factory stock software is…
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Google One reaches 500 million downloads on Play Store

Google One has now surged beyond the 500 million-download milestone on the Play Store just a year after reaching the 100 million figure back in November 2020. As spotted by Android Police, the Google One app now joins an exclusive club that includes various first-party titles, but it’s important to note that this figure is inflated as it comes pre-installed on many devices that have shipped…
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Latest Google Pixel 6 update is causing network issues for users in Europe

Google’s Pixel 6 series saw a slightly delayed December patch that arrived earlier this week, but it seems the update is causing trouble for users in Europe as more and more user reports link the update to network issues. Since the December patch rolled out earlier this week, Pixel 6 owners across Europe from countries including Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, and more have reported…
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Google Calendar for Android, iOS adding standard account avatar and switcher

Google is making a straightforward tweak to the Calendar mobile apps so that the first-party account switcher now appears in the top-right corner. For whatever reason, Google Calendar has historically never followed the Workspace/G Suite convention of always showing the current account you’re signed in to. That’s now changing:  We’ve added account profile pictures in the top corner of…
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