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Android 12 DP1: Nearby Share can now send WiFi passwords to your guests

In recent versions of Android, Google has put emphasis on improving the ability to share WiFi passwords. With Android 12, that’s now taking advantage of the new Nearby Share feature to share WiFi passwords. Like in Android 10 and Android 11, Google allows users to share WiFi passwords using a QR code or just the password they can see after using their fingerprint to verify their identity. In…
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Android 12 DP1: Settings app gets revamp w/ new search bar

Android 12 Developer Preview 1 arrived today, and in it, we’ve found that the Settings app has gotten a bit of a revamp, complete with a redesigned search bar. While the leaked mockups may have given us dreams of a major UI revamp for Android 12, it seems the reality —…
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Android 12 DP1: Lockscreen and notification shade media player gets minor UI redesign

As part of the Android 12 Developer Preview 1, the lockscreen and quick settings media player has now received a very minor UI redesign to give album art a far greater prominence than currently in Android 11. Media and the associated player controls are looking like a high priority area for Google in Android 12, with Developer Preview 1 also adding the ability to enable or disable media player…
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Most expensive electric vehicles on the road in 2021

Electric vehicles are booming. Shortened supply chains, making parts in-house, and advanced battery technologies have significantly helped manufacturers lower the costs of their electric vehicles. Consumers may soon see multiple EVs for sale under $30,000, which is exciting. But let’s forget about all of that promise right now, and visit the other end of the spectrum. What are some of the most…
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Tesla Powerwalls and other home battery packs proving more than useful in Texas blackouts

Tesla Powerwalls and other home battery packs are proving extremely useful in the current Texas blackouts following a snowstorm. Home battery packs have grown in popularity in recent years by combining them with home solar systems to optimize the use of solar power. Some have also been using home battery packs, like the Tesla Powerwall, to provide backup power in case of an outage. Events that…
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