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Telegram’s latest update adds a download manager, transparent UI on Android, more

Telegram is one of our favorite cross-platform messaging apps on Android, and it just keeps getting better with updates. Today, a new Telegram update is making downloads easier, and finally bringing the app’s transparent design to Android. Rolling out now via the Play Store, Telegram is adding a few key new updates in its latest version. For Android specifically, a noticeable change is that…
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Google, YouTube details response to the war in Ukraine across Play Store, Ads, more [U]

With the war in Ukraine ongoing, Google today detailed its company-wide response to the conflict with a focus on the “safety and security of our employees, users, and customers.” Update 3/11: Google announced this morning that it is “blocking access to YouTube channels associated with Russian state-funded media globally. This was originally just a measure in Europe, and is in the process…
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Some Google Pixel phones can’t make contactless payments after March update

After installing the Android 12L March Feature Drop and security patch, some Pixel devices have become uncertified and can no longer make contactless (NFC) transactions with Google Pay. This issue appears to be happening randomly after installing the latest Pixel update on Monday, though the problem does not occur immediately and may take a few days to arise. Once it occurs, you are informed by…
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Tesla produces video showing how to use Powerwall as mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine

Tesla appears to have produced a very interesting video showing how to use a Powerwall as a mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine. As we recently reported, Tesla has taken a few steps to help Ukraine, which is currently under attack from a Russian invasion. The automaker started by offering free Supercharging at some stations around Ukraine for electric vehicle owners…
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