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Google Pixel 6 specs: ‘Tensor’ chip, 120Hz display, 4x zoom, under-display fingerprint

August 14, 2021
Seemingly to outdo itself from two years ago, Google today announced the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in an early teaser well ahead of the formal launch later this year. While Google is keeping some specifics close to its chest, we’re getting a pretty good idea of what the Pixel 6 specs will bring to the table. Google Tensor chip To kick things off, let’s talk about the biggest thing these phones…
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Android 12 Beta 4: Most notification banner pop-ups are not appearing due to bug

August 14, 2021
With this week’s release, Google is “moving into the final phase” of Android 12 and focusing on “polish, performance, and stability” rather than adding new features. However, a bug in Android 12 Beta 4 sees most notification banners not pop up. When a notification comes in on Android, you’re supposed to see the app icon/name in the status bar, and a short banner with the sender name…
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Google accused of infringing on Sonos patents by US ITC judge, could lead to an import ban

August 14, 2021
Google and Sonos have been engaged in a semi-public feud over the past couple of years which has seen some legal battles as well. Following a lawsuit started in early 2020, a preliminary ruling has been passed down that accuses Google of infringing on several Sonos patents. Sonos Chief Legal Officer Eddie Lazarus today revealed that the US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a…
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July 2021 NPD: PS5 and Switch lead the way to 10% year-over-year growth

August 13, 2021
All the sessions from Transform 2021 are available on-demand now. Watch now. U.S. consumers spent $4.6 billion on gaming in July 2021, according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group. This is up 10% from the same period last year, and it’s also the best July the industry has seen since 2008. PlayStation 5 was the most successful console in terms of dollar sales, although the Switch actually…
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