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Google Home 2.43 adds Wi-Fi ‘device speed test’ & preps ‘ISP access preference’ for Nest Wifi

September 14, 2021
The ability to “Test device speed” was one of the last remaining features of the old Google Wifi app that had yet to be migrated to Google Home with June’s Wi-Fi redesign. An update today introduces that check, and reveals work on ISP access to your Google/Nest Wifi router. About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that…
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Android 12 appears to be set for October 4 launch

September 14, 2021
With the fifth and final beta now available to Pixel owners, Android 12 will be released in the “next few weeks” according to Google. Now, though, we might have some clearer insight into the exact Android 12 release date. Obtained by the folks over at XDA, a document…
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Samsung officially launches Android 12 beta in the US on Galaxy S21 w/ One UI 4.0, theming tools

September 14, 2021
Google still hasn’t released Android 12, but it seems that’s not slowing partners. Tonight, Samsung has announced that it will release its Android 12 beta in the US starting on September 14. Well ahead of its usual schedule, Samsung has confirmed that it will launch the Android 12 Beta in the United States and a few other markets tomorrow, September 14. Specifically, those markets include…
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The Best Photos from GuruShots’ ‘Life in Macro’ Challenge

September 13, 2021
GuruShots, the “World’s Greatest Photo Game,” has announced the winners of its “Life in Macro” challenge, which received thousands of entries and over 75.7 million votes. The “Top Photographer” winner of the contest is MichaMettier of Switzerland (whose photo is seen above). The “Top Photo” winner is Еlena Smilkova of Bulgaria: The “Guru’s Top Pick” winner is David…
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Fujifilm Designs a Foldable Smartphone with a Stylus Pen

September 13, 2021
Fujifilm appears interested in jumping into the mobile smartphone space and designed a folding smartphone that works with a stylus pen. The description appears to be very similar to Samsung’s recently announced Fold 3. In a patent discovered and illustrated by…
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Nikon to Produce an ‘Entry Level’ Camera with Video-Centric Focus

September 13, 2021
In a bid to attract a younger audience, Nikon has revealed that it plans to release entry-level camera models with a focus on video features as well as develop software to make video production easier. As revealed in the Nikon Report 2021 and summarized by Digital Camera Info, Nikon will continue to focus on mid-to-high-end camera models for both professionals and hobbyists by making good on its…
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