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New Google ‘phone’ shows up at FCC, likely Pixel 7a or Pixel Fold

February 28, 2023
A new Google device, labeled as a “phone,” has shown up for approval from the FCC, likely putting the Pixel 7a or Pixel Fold closer to release. Before any device with wireless connectivity can be released, it needs to get approval from the various governmental regulators around the world, such as the FCC in the United States. This evening, a trio of new listings appeared at the FCC, all of…
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Some early Galaxy S23 buyers are having Wi-Fi woes

February 28, 2023
The Galaxy S23 series launched earlier this month and brings some killer hardware and performance, but a few early buyers are running into problems with Wi-Fi. As highlighted by Android Central over the weekend, Samsung’s latest flagship phones seem to have some issues…
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Nokia G22 is designed for DIY repairs, with replacement parts starting around $20

February 28, 2023
Smartphones have always been difficult to repair, but the tides are turning as more brands move toward making repairs more accessible and affordable. HMD Global, though, has just turned that up to 11, with the new Nokia G22 being designed around do-it-yourself repairs and affordable replacement parts from day one. Announced at MWC 2023, the Nokia G22 is a £149.99 Android smartphone that’s…
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Waze ditches its iOS widget in latest updates

February 28, 2023
Google-owned Waze is removing its iOS widget for the left-most homescreen, with the feature being removed in the latest updates rolling out now. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign…
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Samsung Galaxy’s Expert RAW: How to access the camera app and up your photo game

February 28, 2023
Samsung’s Galaxy devices are kitted to the teeth with top-of-the-line camera lenses and sensors. Of course, you can let your Galaxy phone automate taking photos, or you can take full control with the Expert RAW app. Here’s how to use your Galaxy phone’s Expert RAW suite. What is Expert RAW? For users who like to take control of their photography, even when using a smartphone, Expert RAW is…
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What apps support the new Android 13 media player [Updated]

February 28, 2023
Android 13’s most obvious UI change is a redesign of the lockscreen and notification shade media player. However, not all music, podcasts, and audio apps have been updated to support them yet, and here’s our running list of what controls have been modernized. Original…
AI & RoboticsNews

The purpose and impact of creative AI

February 28, 2023
Check out all the on-demand sessions from the Intelligent Security Summit here. As robotics began to take on more and more tasks, one of the biggest questions has always been, “Will robots ever be creative?” That always seemed a laughably distant goal. Without consciousness, a robot couldn’t do more than follow directions. Or could it? With the advent of AI and machine learning, it…
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