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Google makes it easier to adjust Pixel 5 ‘Vibration & haptics’ with elevated settings

October 30, 2020
Google has been steadily improving the quality of haptic motors included in Pixel devices — though this year might be an exception. With the Pixel 5, the ability to set “Vibration & haptics” has been elevated in settings. It starts with the “Sound” menu being renamed to “Sound & vibration” on the Pixel 5, while the description has switched out “vibration” for…
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Google Chat in Gmail now lets you set Gtalk-esque ‘away’ status and Do not disturb

October 30, 2020
As of the start of this month, Workspace customers can get access to an integrated Gmail experience that includes Chat and Rooms. Google is now boosting the Gmail experience by letting Chat users set an “away” or “Do not disturb” status. The new presence menu will appear to the right of the search field. This pill features both an indicator light and text status. In the dropdown, you can…
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Google Fi app on Android 11 now lets subscribers troubleshoot connection issues

October 30, 2020
In recent weeks, Google has worked to attract more customers to its MVNO with a new phone subscription program and by adding Samsung devices. Google Fi is now making it easier to troubleshoot connection issues on Android 11. Version 33.0 of Google Fi for Android is rolling out with the ability to “easily check your connection status and review suggested solutions.” In the “Support” tab…
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Watch Dogs: Legion is now available on Google Stadia

October 30, 2020
Ubisoft has a few big titles releasing before the end of the year and to kick things off, the latest Watch Dogs game is hitting the scene. Watch Dogs: Legion is now available on Google Stadia. Watch Dogs: Legion sees players building a resistance in London, recruiting and…
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XDA partners with F(x)tec to make a phone that runs LineageOS and Ubuntu Touch OS

October 29, 2020
XDA has been around since the dark ages of smartphones and has proven a fertile ground for mods – including CyanogenMod. Now the XDA team has decided to get in the driver’s seat and make a phone of its own. It partnered with F(x)tec to build the hardware so it can focus on the software. Fittingly, it chose LineageOS, the phoenix that rose from the Cyanogen ashes. But that’s not all, Ubuntu…
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