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Android 13 QPR2 adds 21 new emoji, including pink heart and goose

When Android 13 QPR2 hits stable in March on Pixel devices, it will introduce 21 emoji that range from new animals to a handful of other characters. Part of Unicode 15.0, there are five new creatures: ? Donkey, ? Moose, ? Goose, ? Wing, ? Jellyfish, while ?‍⬛ Black Bird complements the existing blue one (?). On the cuisine front, there’s ? Pea Pod and ? Ginger, while we get a new plant…
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Google rolling out January 2023 update to Pixel Watch

Over a month after the last patch, the Google Pixel Watch is getting a new on-device OTA update to the January 2023 security patch. This update takes you to the January 5, 2023 security patch level. RWD9.220429.073 is the new build number with a RWD9.220429.073.J1 variant for watches in Japan and Taiwan. Google’s changelog highlights one key fix related to older clock faces that don’t use…
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Which cloud gaming services work on Google TV and Android TV?

Android TV and Google TV make it easy to use apps and play games up on the big screen, but Google Stadia closing in January 2023 is a big loss for those who want an easy way to play console-quality games on a TV. Luckily, there are other options to fill the gap. These are…
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Some first responders are asking iPhone users to disable Emergency SOS and crash detection due to influx of false positives

Over the last several years, Apple has added new features to the iPhone and Apple Watch, such as fall detection and crash detection. When activated, these features are designed to automatically call emergency services if triggered. While these features have saved countless lives since their respective releases, there are also occasional false positives. These false positives are apparently such a…
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Polestar 2 gains remote Google Assistant controls for door unlocking, battery status, and more

The Polestar 2 is now able to access voice controls from your Google Assistant-powered devices including the Nest Hub, Nest Audio, and many more. Announced alongside news that the upcoming Polestar 3 will be the first vehicle to launch HD Google Maps, the Swedish EV manufacturer confirmed in a blog post that existing Polestar 2 owners in the United States will be able to access in-car status…
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