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iOS version of What3Words app now uses Apple Maps

If you’re not familiar with the What3Words app, it’s a clever idea designed to make it easier to tell people exactly where you are. Every three-meter square in the world has a unique three-word code, and the iOS app now uses Apple Maps instead of Google Maps for its displays and directions … If you wanted to direct someone to the southwest corner of the Apple Park visitor center building…
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Hands-on: iOS 14.5 beta 3 changes and features [Video]

Apple released the third iOS 14.5 beta to developers Tuesday afternoon, and although the release didn’t go as smoothly as normal, all ended up well. This latest beta sees the return of the default music player requests via Siri that was available in the initial iOS 14.5…
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Google Photos adds ‘Best of Winter 2020,’ plus forest-focused ‘In the woods’ Memories collections

As part of the Google Photos growing AI-generated Memories collections, a new “Best of Winter 2020” selection is rolling out within the gallery app on Android. Although not quite a full “Year in review” type Memories collection, the new “Best of Winter 2020” surfaces some of the best shots you’ve taken and uploaded to Google Photos throughout the latter portion of last year.
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Realme GT 5G goes official w/ Snapdragon 888, 120Hz display, $430 price

The Realme GT 5G has now officially launched as the cheapest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888-powered device with an effective $430 price. Last year we saw the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 more or less bump prices across the entire industry by a few hundred dollars courtesy of a 5G tax. This saw many devices adopt the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G in a bid to add the superfast connectivity but without passing any…
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OnePlus Nord sequel reportedly swaps Qualcomm chips for MediaTek, Q2 2021 launch

When OnePlus debuted the Nord last year with its affordable price tag, the company attributed the possibility to the Snapdragon 765G processor. For 2021, though, it appears a different route has been decided on. According to a new report, OnePlus Nord 2 will switch from Qualcomm to MediaTek. Android Central reports that the OnePlus Nord sequel will be launching sometime in Q2 2021, right around…
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