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iOS 16.4 reintroduces new HomeKit architecture that was pulled due to multiple issues

When iOS 16 was announced, Apple mentioned that it would introduce a new architecture for the Home app to enhance the experience of using HomeKit accessories. The feature was officially released with iOS 16.2, but Apple quickly pulled it from the system after multiple reports that the new architecture was causing compatibility issues with smart home accessories. Now this architecture is back with…
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Nothing Phone (1) is now getting its stable Android 13 update

Carl Pei’s Nothing is rolling out its long-awaited Android 13 update to the Nothing Phone (1). 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up here! While Android 13 was launched on Pixel…
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Huawei ‘Watch Buds’ feature built-in planar magnetic earbuds and neat skin touch controls

Gone are the days when users need to carry a separate charging case for their earbuds. The Watch Buds from Huawei are designed to be that charging case, all hidden under a rather sleek-looking smartwatch. Huawei felt that carrying around a charging case for truly wireless earbuds was just a little too much. To get rid of that extra box in your pocket, what would be the natural solution? Well…
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Google Assistant failing to play Pandora and other radio stations via commands, Home routines

Google Assistant devices such as the Nest Hub and Nest Mini are handy for a lot of things, and many folks use them for music above all else. But if you’re trying to use radio stations from services such as Pandora via a Google Home routine or an Assistant command, you may have noticed that the functionality is partially broken. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest…
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Google details what’s new in Pixel Watch 1.1 app update

The latest version of the Pixel Watch companion app (1.1.0.506033635), which hit 500,000+ downloads last week, is rolling out, and Google has provided the changelog today. Going from version 1.0.5 to 1.1.0, this first phone app update of 2023 (last one was in December)…
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Samsung reportedly launching Galaxy S23 FE later this year

In 2020 Samsung debuts the Galaxy S20 FE to a pretty huge success, and followed that up with a somewhat underwhelming Galaxy S21 FE. The company ended up skipping the Galaxy S22 FE – at least thus far – but it seems there may be a comeback with a Galaxy S23 FE reportedly coming later this year. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added…
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