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How AI will reshape software development

August 24, 2021
The Transform Technology Summits start October 13th with Low-Code/No Code: Enabling Enterprise Agility. Register now! The impact artificial intelligence will have on the digital universe should not be understated. Not since the development of the electrical grid have humans faced such a radical shift in their relationship to the natural world. And while many leading experts tout the ways AI will…
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Should you buy an iPhone now or wait for the iPhone 13?

August 24, 2021
It’s that time of year again — we’re just a month away from the expected introduction of Apple’s flagship iPhone 13 lineup. This year, we’re expecting a focus on camera upgrades, performance improvements, and a smaller notch. With the iPhone 13 looming, should you…
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Hands-on: Here’s how the all-new Safari in iOS 15 works

August 24, 2021
One of the major changes arriving with iOS 15 is a totally redesigned Safari. The all-new browser aims to make it easier to use with one hand as it shifts the search/tab bar to the bottom, introduces customizable Tab Groups, new start page, and more. Let’s dive into how…
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Android Automotive review: Your future in-car OS [Video]

August 24, 2021
Android Automotive is the next iteration of in-car entertainment that takes the common Android Auto and builds it out specifically for vehicles. If you’re trying hard to work out the differences, think of this as Android Auto leveled up and not simply shoehorned into a standard in-car head unit. There are some real changes here that take advantage of the unique hardware of the — admittedly…
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Google Tasks tab redesign lets you quickly switch lists on Android, iOS [Update: Rolling out]

August 24, 2021
Google Tasks is a straightforward organization tool that’s tightly integrated with Gmail, Calendar, and other Workspace apps. A small redesign of Google Tasks for Android and iOS introduces tabs that let you quickly jump between lists. Update 8/23: The Google Tasks redesign is beginning to roll out as a server-side update today. Tabs are not centered, but rather left-aligned for an odd look if…
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Google Meet now warns when your device is causing an echo

August 24, 2021
The occasional echo on video calls is unavoidable, and Google Meet already works to “intelligently” control audio to remove it. Google will now notify you when you’re causing the echo and provide tips on how to stop it. Echoes “happen when your system feeds back…
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New Google Maps prompt makes clear that turn-by-turn navigation requires you to crowdsource data

August 24, 2021
Google Maps users on Android and iOS today are seeing a new prompt that explicitly permits the app to crowdsource their “navigation data.” Notably, live turn-by-turn navigation will not work unless you agree. This dialog box provides a high-level overview of how “How navigation data makes Maps better” and appears after you tap “Start” on the directions page. As you navigate, Google…
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