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iOS 16.3 is launching next week with several fixes

Apple’s new iOS 16.3 software update will bring key fixes once it arrives next week. It will remove the horizontal lines appearing temporarily on the screen and fix the lock screen and its widget. It will also have support for the new 2nd-gen HomePod and physical security keys. Apple identified the horizontal lines on some iPhone 14 Pro Max that appeared during phone wake-ups or restarts, and…
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Nearby Share branding comes to Files by Google

The Nearby Share sheet is due for a Material You redesign, but until then its presence in the Files by Google app is getting more prominent.  Google has renamed the “Share” tab in the Files app to “Nearby Share” with a double helix icon replacing the two arrows.
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Twitter Blue is now available on Android for $11/month

Over a month after it arrived on iOS and the web, Twitter Blue is finally available on Android. As of January 19, 2023, the “new” Twitter Blue subscription is available through the official Twitter app for Android as was first confirmed to TechCrunch. The subscription costs $11/month, up from the $8 per month you’ll pay by subscribing through a web browser as Twitter looks to offset the…
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Samsung CEO promises new performance standards, environmental commitment ahead of Galaxy S23 launch

Samsung’s CEO, TM Roh, came up with a blog post ahead of the Unpacked event on February 1, where we’ll see the Galaxy S23 series’ debut. It talks the company’s plans for the future, promises new performance standards and environmental commitment. In the post, TM Roh talks about new performance standards, not only in terms of raw performance but also when it comes to camera…
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The final hours of Google Stadia have arrived

Stadia, Google’s ambitious but ultimately doomed cloud gaming service, is shutting down at the end of today, January 18. Many gamers and developers are bidding the platform farewell, as is Stadia’s social media. As a last gesture, the service rolled out a free-to-play…
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What will you miss about Google Stadia?

Today’s the day. After an abrupt announcement of its closure back in September 2022, Google is pulling the plug on Stadia at 11:59 p.m. PT tonight. As the end approaches, what did Stadia mean to you? What will you miss most? Google Stadia launched in 2019 on the back of big promises. Google’s original pitch for the service was full of grandeur, with the idea of tools that were only possible in…
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