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Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a owners on Verizon now getting the March 2023 update [U]

The March 2023 update for Google Pixel devices was delayed for the Pixel 6 series but was finally released last week. For Verizon customers, the March update has just started arriving for the Pixel 6 series. Update: Not long following our story on the update still being missing, Verizon and Google seem to have flipped the switch. Multiple reports are coming in that Pixel 6 devices on Verizon are…
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Google Home 2.66 tweaks Wifi overview page

The latest version of the Google Home app (2.66) is rolling out as a smaller update with a pair of visual tweaks for the Preview redesign. Earlier this month, some people started seeing the ability to reorder their favorite devices grid. This overdue capability might be…
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Microsoft Teams takes off with AI-savvy Copilot integration

Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success. Learn More Microsoft continues to place Copilot technology front-and-center in its product line, as evidenced today with its debut of a new, rehauled version of Teams with Copilot-driven AI smarts. The update, which is currently in public preview for Windows users…
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Fitbit Challenges and open groups are no longer available as Google pulls the plug

Following an announcement earlier this year, Fitbit has today pulled the plug on challenges and open groups, two longtime features of its app. As of today, March 27, Fitbit has discontinued support for four different “legacy” features within its app. Available since 2017, those most notably include “Challenges & Adventures,” which were social activities that allowed Fitbit owners to…
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Vodafone is shutting off RCS messaging this week, pushes customers to Google Messages

Vodafone is pulling the plug on its own RCS implementation in the coming days, with an alert to customers going out now. A message to some Vodafone customers this week tells customers that the carrier will be turning off its RCS implementation as of March 31, 2023. With the change, customers will no longer have RCS provided by Vodafone, with messages instead sent over SMS and MMS. Vodafone is…
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