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Samsung expected to supply iPhone 13 component to enable 120Hz refresh rate

After considering exiting the RFPCB business last year, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is reported to be a supplier for the iPhone 13, according to TheElec. This comes amid rumors of ProMotion display making its way to the iPhone this year. The rigid-flexible printed circuit boards (RFPCB) are used to connect the OLED panel with the mainboard. The RFPCB will help Apple bring 120Hz refresh rate…
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Android Auto bug pauses music when opening any app on connected phone for some users

Some Android Auto users have encountered a strange bug while using the platform recently. For reasons unclear, music playback is going on pause when opening any app on the phone that’s powering the Android Auto UI. Google’s Android Auto is designed to discourage users from picking up their phones while driving by putting most important functions on the car’s display, but it doesn’t…
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EGEB: The world’s most powerful wind turbine passes the typhoon test

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): GE’s Haliade-X offshore wind turbines are awarded typhoon certification. United Auto Workers union says only US-made EVs should get tax incentives. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the…
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New Google Pay ‘buy’ button shows the last four digits of your card

Google Pay support is much more common and familiar on mobile than the web, but adoption is increasingly growing. To further that, a new and “improved” Google Pay button is working to increase click-through rates. Today, the “Buy with G Pay” button on checkout pages is pretty straightforward, but Google has a new iteration. “G Pay” appears on the left, and is followed by the payment…
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