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Facebook Messenger for iOS gets QR Codes and Payments Links, Quick Reply Bar, new themes, more

June 10, 2021
Facebook Messenger today announced three new features launching in its iOS app: QR Codes and Payment Links, new Quick Reply Bar, and more themes such as Olivia Rodrigo, Pride, F9, and more. QR codes and payment links in Messenger enable users to send and receive money from anyone, even if they aren’t Facebook friends. This feature is rolling out to US Messenger users, and there’s no need to…
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OnePlus Nord CE goes official w/ Snapdragon 750G, headphone jack, £299 price

June 10, 2021
OnePlus has officially unveiled its latest affordable entry into the Nord series with the OnePlus Nord CE 5G. While 2020 saw the birth of the fairly solid OnePlus Nord, a line of even more affordable entry-level devices has seen the series diverge and move away from the “Never Settle” tagline associated with the flagship killer brand. The OnePlus Nord CE, or Core Edition, is a device that…
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Facebook’s Impending Smartwatch Will Have Removable Camera: Report

June 10, 2021
A new report alleges that not only is Facebook working on its first smartwatch, but it will also come equipped with two cameras, with at least one capable of being detached from the wrist to more easily function as a photo and video capture device. The Verge reports that it has learned that Facebook’s smartwatch’s front-facing camera will function primarily for video calls while the 1080p…
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Google Lens is used 3B times/month, gets UK promo campaign to spotlight AR search

June 10, 2021
Alongside Live View directions in Maps and 3D Animals, Lens is one of Google’s key investments in augmented reality. Google UK is now promoting the visual search tool with a “Behind the Lens with Google Pixel” promo campaign. This effort wants to “help people rediscover their cities using Google Lens.” Over the coming weeks, the company will host a series of events in London, Bristol…
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