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Chrome for Android tests new UI for tab groups, designed for Duet

December 30, 2019
Earlier this year, Google Chrome officially launched tab groups on Android, confirming the change from the classic tab switcher to the new grid-based design. Google’s next step for their mobile browser is to integrate Tab Groups into Chrome for Android’s recent “Duet” redesign As it stands today, Chrome for Android’s tab groups UI uses a bar along the bottom of the screen to allow you…
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WhatsApp ends support for devices running older Android builds

December 30, 2019
While WhatsApp remains almost ubiquitous across an array of hardware and software, support has now been ended for devices running older Android builds. WhatsApp confirmed via a post on its dedicated support site that the messaging platform will now only run on Android…
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WhatsApp ends support for Windows Phone and older versions of Android

December 30, 2019
WhatsApp runs on a huge range of operating systems, but even the ubiquitous messaging app doesn’t think it’s worth supporting Windows Phone any more. The company has announced it is ending support for older versions of Android and iOS as well as the rarely-used Windows Phone OS. On its website, WhatsApp confirms that it now only supports the following…
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2020 iPhones will have Chinese-made OLED screens for first time

December 30, 2019
Some 2020 and 2021 iPhones will have Chinese-made OLED screens for the first time, according to Korean analysts. The report says that BOE’s negotiations with Apple have been successful, and that it will supply more OLED panels than LG by 2021 … reports that Samsung will…
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How Privately’s AI could help developers and device makers safeguard children

December 30, 2019
Smartphones and social media have often been called our era’s cigarettes — an addictive, destructive cancer to society. Children are particularly susceptible to the corruption permeating the digital world, whether they’re soaking in misinformation or battling a barrage of bullying and abuse. But while the internet can be toxic, for millions of young people globally the only world they’ve…
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The best tripod for iPhones and other smartphones

December 29, 2019
By Erin Lodi and Signe Brewster This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter’s independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide to tripods for iPhones and other…
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This week’s top stories: iPhone 12 case design, 2020 iPad Pro leak, Apple Maps, more

December 29, 2019
You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel In this week’s top stories: The…
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