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This iPhone 4 caught on fire while charging overnight, and a Nest camera caught the flames

A decade old iPhone recently caught on fire while charging in a family’s kitchen, and the combustion was caught on video. Fortunately, no one was injured and the fire burned out, but the footage is alarming as it occurred overnight while the family was sleeping. The fire occurred with an iPhone 4, a model that was introduced 12 years ago, so no one should worry about modern iPhones catching…
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is bringing an improved portrait video mode

The Galaxy S23 series is bringing upgraded video capture capabilities, including support for 8K at 30fps (previous models topped out at 24fps). There’s more – according to leakster , the Galaxy S23 Ultra will have improved portrait video mode. The resolution cap is reportedly going up to 4K at 30fps, while the current S22 Ultra only records 1080p/30fps videos in portrait mode. On top of that…
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Google Account switcher on the web gets Material You redesign

After debuting in Messages on Android, the Google Account switcher on the web is getting a Material You redesign. It features rounded corners for all elements with two main containers. The foreground one features a larger profile avatar with name and email address next to it followed by a “Manage your Google Account” button that’s housed in a rounded rectangle instead of the usual…
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You’ll now see algorithmic tweets by default as Twitter brings ‘For You’ tab to Android

After debuting on iOS last week and also since coming to the web, Twitter is now rolling out the “For You” tab on Android devices. Rolling out now in what appears to be an account-based, server-side update, the “For You” tab on Android devices works just like it does on iOS and the web. By default, the app loads up with this algorithmic timeline that largely consists of accounts you…
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