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These are the best last-minute gifts for Android users

The month of December has gone by super quickly, and as the holidays approach, you might be running out of time to get gifts. If you still need a gift for someone in your life with an Android phone or who might be an Android enthusiast, here are our top picks that you can either buy locally, or get shipped quickly. Update 12/23: If you’re looking for options at the absolute last minute, here…
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Apple pulls new HomeKit architecture in iOS 16.2 as it resolves Home sharing issue [U]

12/23: Apple has issued a statement explaining the issue: “We are aware of an issue that may impact the ability for users to share the Home within the Home app. A fix will be available soon. In the meantime, we’ve temporarily removed the option to upgrade to the new Home architecture. Users who have already upgraded will not be impacted.“ Original story below. One of the new features of iOS…
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LG Velvet will get Android 13 early next year, as the company slowly winds down support

LG shut down its mobile business in 2021, but not before committing to ongoing support for its existing devices. In early 2023, we’ll see further fruit from that effort, as the LG Velvet is set to get Android 13, and some other devices will also get further updates. Launched first in mid-2020, the LG Velvet was one of the company’s last attempts to stay relevant in the Android market. The…
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Wiko is launching a rebranded Huawei nova 9 SE 5G on December 27

We haven’t heard much from French smartphone maker Wiko in a while but it seems the brand is now entering the Chinese market. Wiko 5G will be the first device to launch in China on December 27 and it seems the device will be a rebadged Huawei nova 9 SE 5G running Huawei’s HarmonyOS operating system. Wiko 5G teaser poster The first official Wiko 5G poster confirms the phone will bring a 108MP…
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