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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 now available for Google Pixel phones

Following the Pixel’s first stable update of 2023, Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 is rolling out today with the January security patch. Here’s everything new in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 [Gallery] Android 13 QPR2 will get a stable launch in March with one more beta release expected next month. There are more than a few visual tweaks already, and Google and says these “builds are suitable for…
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Here’s everything new in Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 [Gallery]

Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 is rolling out today to continue the preview cycle ahead of the March stable release. Over the coming days, we’ll dive into all of Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list.
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Google One has been downloaded over a billion times

The Google One app for Android, used to manage your Drive storage, access a free VPN, and obtain other benefits, has been downloaded over one billion times. Google One initially started as a subscription to gain additional Google Drive storage space and access to premium…
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Android 13 QPR2 adds 21 new emoji, including pink heart and goose

When Android 13 QPR2 hits stable in March on Pixel devices, it will introduce 21 emoji that range from new animals to a handful of other characters. Part of Unicode 15.0, there are five new creatures: ? Donkey, ? Moose, ? Goose, ? Wing, ? Jellyfish, while ?‍⬛ Black Bird complements the existing blue one (?). On the cuisine front, there’s ? Pea Pod and ? Ginger, while we get a new plant…
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Google rolling out January 2023 update to Pixel Watch

Over a month after the last patch, the Google Pixel Watch is getting a new on-device OTA update to the January 2023 security patch. This update takes you to the January 5, 2023 security patch level. RWD9.220429.073 is the new build number with a RWD9.220429.073.J1 variant for watches in Japan and Taiwan. Google’s changelog highlights one key fix related to older clock faces that don’t use…
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Which cloud gaming services work on Google TV and Android TV?

Android TV and Google TV make it easy to use apps and play games up on the big screen, but Google Stadia closing in January 2023 is a big loss for those who want an easy way to play console-quality games on a TV. Luckily, there are other options to fill the gap. These are…
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Some first responders are asking iPhone users to disable Emergency SOS and crash detection due to influx of false positives

Over the last several years, Apple has added new features to the iPhone and Apple Watch, such as fall detection and crash detection. When activated, these features are designed to automatically call emergency services if triggered. While these features have saved countless lives since their respective releases, there are also occasional false positives. These false positives are apparently such a…
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