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Apple’s iOS 14.5 beta lets you set third-party music apps as default player for Siri

February 9, 2021
Apple’s iOS 14.5 beta enabled users to unlock their iPhones with Face ID with a mask on (provided they are wearing an Apple Watch). Almost a week has passed and a number of users using the beta have discovered another change that arrived with the update. When users ask Siri to play a track, Siri will now ask you which app you want to play it on. In addition, you can Siri to always play queries…
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Xiaomi Mi TV Q1 75” announced

February 9, 2021
Alongside the global launch of its Mi 11 Android flagship, Xiaomi announced an aggressively priced 4K TV dubbed Mi TV Q1 75. It’s a 75-inch QLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR+ and 192-zone full array dynamic local dimming. Bezels are razor-thin and the casing and…
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HTC Wildfire E lite announced for Russia and South Africa

February 9, 2021
The latest HTC phone to go on sale in Russia and South Africa is the Wildfire E also known as Wildfire E1 lite in other regions. It’s an affordable Android 10 (Go Edition) powered handset with a 5.45-inch LCD, Helio A20 chipset and dual cameras. HTC Wildfire E lite The…
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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G passes through the FCC with 4,500 mAh battery and 15W charging

February 9, 2021
The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has cleared yet another regulatory hurdle and now has the green light from the FCC. The lab tested two models, SM-A526B and A526DS, the only difference between them is that the “B” is a single-SIM model, while the “DS” is dual-SIM. Other than that, the devices are identical. This includes the 4,500 mAh battery (the same EB-BG781ABY power cell that was found in the…
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Tesla is about to launch in Singapore and could cost less than a Toyota Camry

February 9, 2021
Tesla is finally about to launch in Singapore, where the automaker had a false start before, and the Model 3 could cost less than a Toyota Camry in the country. Tesla in Singapore In 2016, Tesla tried to launch in Singapore, but the automaker ran into some issues. The first Tesla Model S owner in Singapore had problems with emission tests, of all things, and it was slapped with a SGD $15,000…
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Quick Charge Podcast: February 8, 2021

February 9, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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Tesla is under scrutiny by regulators in China over battery fires, unexpected acceleration, and more

February 9, 2021
Tesla is getting more scrutiny from regulators in China, where some have concerns over battery fires, unexpected acceleration, and more. Last year, Tesla butted heads with regulators in China over a Model S and Model X recall. The automaker had to recall almost all Model S/Model X sent to China over a suspension issue, but it argued that it wasn’t necessary. Now, Chinese regulators said that…
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