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Google Search app reminders appear to be broken for many users

If you like to set reminders for yourself using Google Search, then you might currently be experiencing problems as the feature is currently broken for many users. The issue was first spotted by Piunika Web (h/t Android Police) and applies directly to the Google Search app. Using the Google Search app, if you didn’t already know, you can set a reminder using the “remind me” or “set a…
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Google Lens ‘app’ redesign emphasizes screenshot analysis over live viewfinder

Google is rolling out a redesign of the dedicated Lens app on Android that greatly de-emphasizes the live viewfinder. Rather, the focus is now on analyzing existing images and screenshots in your camera roll.  This Google Lens redesign sees tapping the homescreen icon — available by downloading an “app” from the Play Store — open to an entirely new view. The top third of this screen…
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OnePlus is limiting the performance of popular Android apps to save battery life [Updated]

OnePlus flagships are among the most high-power smartphones you can buy, and if benchmarks are your deciding factor, they’re often near the top of any list. However, like many other brands before it, OnePlus has just been caught red-handed limiting the performance of most apps but paving the streets in gold for benchmarking apps. Update 7/12: This article has been updated to include a forum post…
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Sony Xperia Pro hands-on - true Pro or half-hearted concept?

Introduction and unboxing When Sony announced the Xperia Pro it made sure the focus was on who this device is for – professionals in the field. Sony doesn’t even want to refer to the Xperia Pro as a phone, but as a tool, as evidenced by sentences like “Learn More about XQAQ62/B” on the official website. The Xperia Pro is centered around mmWave 5G streaming of content from a…
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