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New Google Pixel wallpapers mark International Friendship Day

Since February, Google has been introducing new “Curated Culture” backgrounds every month. For July, the company is marking International Friendship Day with a new trio of Pixel wallpapers. The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and…
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Twitter Beta now lets you log in with your Google Account

After initially being spotted in testing, the latest Twitter beta update for Android now lets you log in using a connected Google Account. Google Account integration with Twitter is definitely long overdue, with the social media platform similarly working on Apple Account…
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Google Pixel phones get a nice charging animation while powered off w/ Android 12

Android 12 is the biggest update visually to the platform that we’ve seen in years, and alongside bigger overhauls like Material You, there are also a bunch of new animations. One new animation that’s not immediately obvious, though, is an updated charging animation when your Pixel phone is powered off. If you plug in a Pixel phone that’s powered off, you’ll see a battery indicator pop…
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Google announces one-year extended repair program for Pixel 4 XL battery issues

Google is alerting Pixel 4 XL owners that it’s running an extended repair program for the 2019 flagship phone. It’s specifically limited to four countries and applies only to “certain power-related issues.” This one-year repair program covers Pixel 4 XL devices with the following issues: Not able to turn on the phone The phone restarts or shuts down randomly without a manual restart or…
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Canon EOS M50 Mark II review

Introduction 80% Overall score Jump to conclusion The EOS M50 Mark II is a compact and easy to use mirrorless camera with a 24MP APS-C sensor. It features only modest upgrades compared to its predecessor, but it comes in at an attractive price point with pleasing ergonomics and solid image quality. Upgrades include autofocus refinements, vertical video shooting and the ability to…
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