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FIFA 21 is now available on Google Stadia starting at $24

The third EA game has just arrived on Google Stadia, and it’s the most important to date. The global hit, FIFA 21, is now available on Stadia, and it’s launching with a hefty discount. FIFA 21 is available at launch on Stadia starting at $24.59 in the US, down from the usual $59.99. Equal discounts are available in other regions where the game is sold and Stadia is supported. Along with the…
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Google releases Android 12 Developer Preview 2 for Pixel phones

The next release of Android 12 is here with Developer Preview 2 (DP2) rolling out to Pixel phones today. It follows the DP1.1 patch released at the start of this month, and offers a number of new features for developers to use in their apps. Like the first release, DP2 is…
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How to install the Android 12 Developer Preview on Google Pixel devices

The very first look at Android 12 has just arrived courtesy of the developer preview release. The beta program meant for the public won’t be available for a few months yet, but if you just can’t wait to get your hands on the next version of Android, here’s how to install the Android 12 Developer Preview on Google Pixel devices. Note: As a developer preview, Android 12 will likely be…
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Android 12 DP2: Dark theme on Pixel gets even lighter

Dark theme was the biggest feature in Android 10, and on Pixel, it adopted a true black theme to AMOLED-lover’s delight. Now, in the second preview of Android 12, Google is making its dark theme even lighter than it was in the first preview. In case you missed it…
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Android 12 DP2: One-handed mode is live and appears to be fully working

As we detailed last month, Android 12 is preparing to add a new one-handed mode. It wasn’t live in the first developer preview, but in DP2, it’s live and fully working. Under the “Gestures” section of the Pixel’s settings menu, Android 12 DP2 adds the “One-Handed mode” option, which is triggered by swiping down on the very bottom of the display. This gesture, turned off by default…
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Android 12 DP2: WiFi sharing is now always in light mode

Google added the handy ability to quickly share WiFi passwords in Android 10, and in Android 12, the feature is changing. With Android 12 Developer Preview 2, the UI for WiFi sharing is always in light mode. Introduced in Android, the WiFi sharing screen shows a QR code…
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Android 12 DP2: Widgets list redesign and tweaks to lockscreen PIN, pattern entry

Later preview releases are widely expected to bring a big visual overhaul to Android 12. Until then, Android 12 DP2 today sees Google redesign the widget list and make tweaks to the lockscreen when entering your PIN. Google has made some subtle tweaks to PIN entry on your lockscreen, which you should be seeing less often on some phones following fixes in the DP1.1 patch. The line separating the…
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