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Apple releases iOS 12.5.5 for older iPhones and iPads with ‘important security updates’

September 24, 2021
Apple is rolling out iOS 12.5.5 to older iPhone and iPad models today. The company says the update includes notable security fixes and improvements, and is recommended for all users. The update is available for the iPad Air, the iPad mini 2, and iPad mini 3, as well as the 6th gen iPod touch, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. All of these devices were dropped from support with iOS 13, but…
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How to upgrade to your new iPhone 13 without losing data

September 24, 2021
The new iPhone lineup is on its way to the first customers. Read on for a look at how to upgrade to iPhone 13 without losing any data, including what to do if you’re running the iOS 15.1 beta. This year, the iOS 15 public release was four days before the new iPhone 13…
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iOS 15: Here’s everything new in FaceTime

September 24, 2021
FaceTime is one of the key apps receiving a lot of love from Apple in iOS 15. With the new operating system now available for iPhone users, people are able to join the conversation with friends on Android and Windows, and so much more. Here’s everything new in…
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First iPhone 13 pre-orders now arriving to customers around the world

September 24, 2021
As the clock turns to September 24 around the world, the first iPhone 13 orders have started arriving to early pre-order customers. This also means that the new devices are slowly becoming available for pickup and purchasing at Apple Stores around the world. Eager iPhone 13 users have taken to Instagram and Twitter to share new pictures of their devices. These real-world images provide a close…
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Honda will start using Android Automotive next year

September 24, 2021
With Ford back in February, Google’s car operating system netted a significant partner. Honda is now the next major carmaker to adopt Android Automotive from 2022 onwards. The first vehicle is “an all-new model that will come to market in the second half of 2022 in…
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Pixel ‘Heads Up’ mode is expanding to all Android 9+ devices w/ Digital Wellbeing update, more

September 24, 2021
Formerly a Pixel exclusive feature, the safety-focused “Heads Up” mode is now coming to more Android devices with an update to the Digital Wellbeing app. The feature comes as part of the Digital Wellbeing suite of features and is able to detect when you’re walking or pacing while looking at your device. When in use, your phone will remind you to stay alert and even has the capability to…
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Google gives the Nest Hub Max an ‘app’ launcher [Update: Rolled out]

September 24, 2021
In October 2020, a big Smart Display redesign that brought more interactivity, as well as a dark theme, widely rolled out. Google is now introducing an “app” – though it’s more akin to shortcuts – launcher on the Nest Hub Max. Update 9/23: The app launcher is now widely rolled out on the Nest Hub Max with Cast firmware 1.56.265669. We’re not seeing this drawer on the smaller Nest Hub…
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