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MIUI 13 to come before the end of the year, Lei Jun says

November 4, 2021
Xiaomi’s founder Lei Jun has shed some light on the company’s upcoming major MIUI release. MIUI 13 will bring lots of changes that will greatly improve the user experience. More importantly he confirmed the new version of the software is on track to arrive before the end of this year. Normally it would be the Chinese version to come out first with the international one coming a few…
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Apple’s market share gets biggest iPhone 13 boost in Europe

November 4, 2021
Early iPhone 13 sales saw Apple’s market share of the smartphone market climb in both the US and Europe, but growth was reportedly much more dramatic in the latter – where the company came very close to overtaking Xiaomi. iPhone growth was more modest in the US, despite…
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USB-C iPhone eBay listing already at $85K

November 4, 2021
A robotics engineer dismayed by the lack of a USB-C iPhone decided to take matters into his own hands by making one – and has now put it up for sale. At the time of writing, the USB-C iPhone eBay listing was already at $85K. Ken Pillonel last month modified an iPhone X to…
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Apple Design Award winner Pok Pok Playroom iOS app for kids gets new ‘Blocks’ toy

November 4, 2021
The wonderful kids’ app Pok Pok Playroom has got its latest update today with “Blocks.” This timeless toy is great for open-ended play that builds spatial awareness, creative thinking, fine motor skills, physics fundamentals, and much more. Shortly after launching, Pok Pok won an Apple Design Award and the app has been launching regular updates adding new engaging toys and…
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How to create custom Gmail profile pictures with Google Illustrations

November 4, 2021
Having a Google Account means customizing it to your heart’s content. That truly becomes the case when choosing a profile picture, since that picture is the face of your account and the thing that everyone sees. Google Illustrations is a tool integrated into Gmail for Android that lets you create custom profile pictures and really spice up your account. Early in 2021, Google added the ability…
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GamingNews

Forza Horizon 5 review — Graphics matter

November 4, 2021
Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next.  Graphics don’t matter until they do. Sure, gameplay will always be more important. But sometimes a game can be so pretty that it helps you appreciate an…
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Nintendo has 14 games that sold at least 1 million copies since April

November 4, 2021
Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next.  Nintendo’s revenues were down year-over-year, but that was almost exclusively due to a tough comparison to Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ historic launch in 2020. But the company’s foundation is the strength of its entire library. And to that end, the publisher has 14 games…
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