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Fitbit step and heart rate data is appearing in Google Fit

Back in November, we noticed how Health Connect was responsible for combining Fitbit heart rate and Nest Hub Sleep Sensing data. Google Fit is now showing Fitbit step, distance, and full heart rate data. Health Connect is most likely responsible for Fitbit appearing in Google Fit’s Steps and Heart rate graphs in the Home tab. Data lines up with the Fitbit app, with the Fitbit icon and name…
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Here’s how the Stadia Controller works with Bluetooth

While we’re still sad to see Google Stadia shutting down this week, Google did the right thing in refunding customers and, on top of that, unlocking Bluetooth support on the Stadia Controller. But how does that controller actually hold up on PC games? Let’s take a…
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Rumor: Samsung set to raise Galaxy S23 prices by $100 or more

The Galaxy S23 series is set to launch on February 1 with a few key upgrades, but it seems those will come at a cost. New pricing details we’ve heard suggest that Samsung is preparing for a significant price hike on the Galaxy S23. Over the past few years, Samsung’s…
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How to block any number in Google Messages on your Android phone

There’s absolutely no reason anyone needs just to accept random spam texts or otherwise uninvited messages. This guide will take you through how to block a number in Google Messages on your Android device. These days, it’s extremely difficult to try to have a presence online without inadvertently giving out your phone number or other personal information. Many websites require you to sign up…
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FoodNoms nutrition tracker for iPhone revamped with new design, Apple Health syncing, more

FoodNoms, a nutrition tracking app we’ve covered a few times here at 9to5Mac, is getting a big update. FoodNoms 2 is rolling out today with a number of new features, including a new design, robust syncing with the Apple Health app, and much more. “FoodNoms 2 is the biggest update to FoodNoms yet,” developer Ryan Ashcraft says. What’s new with FoodNoms 2? There are a number of different…
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Samsung brings Galaxy A14 5G and Galaxy A23 5G to India

Samsung is expanding its 5G portfolio in India with two affordable smartphones – the Galaxy A14 5G and the Galaxy A23 5G. Sales will begin on Wednesday, January 18, on Samsung.com via Live Commerce. Other online and offline stores will offer the smartphones starting…
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Apple finally catches up to iPhone 14 Pro demand

Analysts at JP Morgan are keeping track of shipping estimates of iPhone 14 models around the world to gauge the disparity between demand and supply. According to the latest note published by the analysts, this disparity has effectively disappeared. China’s struggles to contain a new COVID outbreak tanked iPhone 14 Pro production capacity and before the holidays Apple was facing an estimated…
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