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by chris.wedel@futurenet.com (Chris Wedel) on (#60YR1)
Looks like Google slipped in a new menu with the Fuchsia OS update for the Nest Hub Max that makes connecting to the smart display even easier.
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If you're planning on buying a screen protector for your Google Pixel 5a, you're in luck. We've rounded up some of our favorites, and these help keep your smartphone's display looking as great as it did right out of the box.
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by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#60YNR)
You can use almost any old SD card in your Pi, but you'll be happier if you choose the right one. Treat your little friend to the best and expand your storage for all of your future endeavors.
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by jeramy.johnson@futurenet.com (Jeramy Johnson) on (#60YNS)
T-Mobile is updating its privacy policies and will now begin sharing your web and app data with third-party advertisers — unless you tell them not to. Here's how to opt out of this program and keep T-Mobile from sharing your data.
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by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#60YNW)
After seeing a massive rise in popularity, the Chromebook market is starting to fall back down. Recent projections suggest that Chromebook demand could be at its lowest point in over two years.
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by namerahsaudfatmi@gmail.com (Namerah Saud Fatmi) on (#60YNX)
Tribit continues to impress us with its budget Bluetooth speakers and their excellent prowess. The Tribit XSound Mega is a fine addition to the brand's portable speaker lineup.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#60YKM)
Amazon Germany has accidentally listed Nothing phone (1) ahead of the launch.
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by charliewacholz@gmail.com (Charlie Wacholz) on (#60YH9)
Finger Gun is the first Quest 2 game to answer the question, "What if finger guns worked?" Unfortunately, the answer remains to be seen.
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While the Oculus Quest is an immersive VR headset, you can share your screen with others by casting it to your TV. To share your screen, you'll need a supported device. Here are the best devices to cast your Oculus Quest to your TV.
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by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#60YED)
Google's Gboard app is finally getting a split keyboard layout to take better advantage of larger-screen devices like foldables.
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by jennifer.locke@futurenet.com (Jennifer Locke) on (#60YEE)
Between a State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and a PS Plus overhaul, PlayStation had its biggest month so far this year without any major blunders.
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by derrek.lee@futurenet.com (Derrek Lee) on (#60YEF)
Google announces features coming to Password Manager on Android, Chrome, and other platforms.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#60YAW)
Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun has confirmed that the presumed successor to the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has been canceled as it sought to create a "better experience" for consumers.
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The Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub and the Weber Grill 3 are connected gadgets that take the guesswork out of grilling. Because each device is Bluetooth-enabled, you're able to monitor your food's doneness through an app and you'll be notified when it's time to take your perfectly-cooked food off the grill.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Thomas J Meyer) on (#60YAY)
Google announced its Stadia game streaming service will be coming to Mexico later this year.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Thomas J Meyer) on (#60YAZ)
The Samsung Gaming Hub interface with various game streaming and entertainment apps is rolling out to 2022 Smart TVs and Smart Monitor Series.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#60YB0)
The Galaxy Tab S8 series gives you plenty of display space, but that doesn't mean you want to fill your home screen with a bunch of widgets. The easiest option is to use a Smart Widget that incorporates all of your favorite app widgets in one spot.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#60Y82)
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro, the latest member of its rugged phone lineup with support for 5G and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity.
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by jennifer.locke@futurenet.com (Jennifer Locke) on (#60Y83)
Between some less-than-stellar game releases and some actually good hardware releases, Android gamers had a lot to check out this month.
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by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#60Y84)
The Pixel 4a continues to be one of the best value-focused phones you can buy today, and Google has introduced a 5G-enabled option in the Pixel 4a 5G. Should you save some cash and get the Pixel 4a or invest in the Pixel 4a 5G? Let's find out.
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by clync015@fiu.edu (Courtney Lynch) on (#60Y55)
Not sure if the Garmin Venu 2 is a worthy upgrade? We've got the answer!
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by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#60Y56)
The OnePlus 8T is now available, and the phone offers a 120Hz AMOLED screen and 65W fast charging. The OnePlus 8 Pro is still one of the best Android phones around, and you get a 120Hz display along with great cameras, 30W wireless charging, and IP68 water resistance.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#60Y10)
Wands Alliances is the sequel to the hit original Wands, which launched many years ago. Alliances upgrades the formula with 3v3 multiplayer battles, and a newly improved movement system.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#60XWK)
Owners of the Nest Hub Max are now seeing the "Look and Talk" feature that Google promised in May, allowing them to control the device without saying "Hey Google."
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#60XSM)
New evidence suggests that the Pixel 7 will have a significant front camera upgrade, while also hinting at a few camera features the Pixel Tablet might be missing.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#60XPW)
Google is rolling out a new cleaner Gmail interface to select users starting this week.
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by derrek.lee@futurenet.com (Derrek Lee) on (#60XG0)
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra won't be the first smartphone with a 1-inch sensor, but the company says it won't be cropped. Xiaomi is expected to reveal its upcoming flagships on July 4.
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by shruti.shekar@futurenet.com (Shruti Shekar) on (#60XCX)
TikTok is under scrutiny again on whether or not it is taking data and feeding it to China. The FCC commissioner writes a letter to Apple's CEO Tim Cook and Google's CEO Sundar Pichai.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#60XCY)
With right-to-repair laws on the horizon, Google is making it easier for Pixel owners to fix any issues themselves.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#60XCZ)
Some VR developers posted a photo of a PS VR2 development kit online, sparking conversation around the possibility of Ultrawings 2 launching alongside the PS VR2.
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by jeramy.johnson@futurenet.com (Jeramy Johnson) on (#60XB1)
Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K has been our top recommended Fire TV device, and one of our favorite streaming products overall for a couple of years now, but Google has a new Chromecast that has something to say about that. Does the new dongle from Google have a chance to unseat the Fire TV Stick 4K?
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by ajn611@aol.com (Anthony J Nash) on (#60XB2)
Niantic has canceled four of its upcoming games, with one of them being their highly anticipated Transformers title.
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Home security cameras are popular because they're functional, and adding Alexa is a great way to get even more out of yours. Here are the best Alexa-compatible security cameras.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#60X9B)
Now witness exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features with the new premium tier on Snapchat.
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by derrek.lee@futurenet.com (Derrek Lee) on (#60X6M)
Google has expanded support of its Switch to Android app on iOS. It will now work with any Android phone running Android 12.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#60X47)
Carl Pei, the founder of Nothing, confirms a mid-range Snapdragon 778G+ SoC will power the phone (1).
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On this week's episode of the Jiggle Physics podcast, the gang is joined by special guest Miles Dompier to talk about The Quarry, and some very bad world stuff.
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by michael.hicks@futurenet.com (Michael L Hicks) on (#60X16)
The Coros Pace 2 is one of our favorite running watches for its lightweight design and battery life. The Garmin Forerunner 255 replaced our former number-one runner's watch with improved battery life and software, along with other new perks. Neither will let you down, but we'll help you decide which is the better of two great options.
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by namerahsaudfatmi@gmail.com (Namerah Saud Fatmi) on (#60WY9)
For women experiencing menstrual cycles, whether consistently each month or whenever they decide to show up, keeping better track of periods can help monitor overall wellness. So stay on top of your monthly cycle by installing one of the best period tracking apps for Android.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#60WYA)
Qualcomm may have inadvertently revealed the date for this year's Snapdragon Tech Summit event, where the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform is traditionally unveiled.
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by christinep2424@gmail.com (Christine Persaud) on (#60WV0)
The Polar Pacer and the Garmin Forerunner 55 are both running watches with similar features, making choosing between them difficult.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#60WGT)
Facebook is testing a new left sidebar that houses all of your favorite groups to make it easier to access them. Channels, a new way for group members to connect in smaller spaces, was also announced.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#60WDZ)
Google has updated the Contacts app with a new visual design that organizes key contact information in cards.
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by derrek.lee@futurenet.com (Derrek Lee) on (#60W6V)
ASUS has revealed the launch date for the ASUS ROG Phone 6, its next flagship gaming smartphone. New leaks have also unveiled its new cooling can and case.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#60W5N)
Google has urged the Federal Election Commission to approve a program that will exclude political campaign emails from Gmail's spam detection system.
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by joe.maring@mobilenations.com (Joe Maring) on (#60W5P)
Samsung pulled out all the stops for the Galaxy S20 Ultra, but even the fanciest of smartphones can be ruined by a single scratch or crack. Be smart and keep it safe with a screen protector.
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by hi@tusharmehta.com (Tushar Mehta) on (#60W37)
Motorola has taken a giant leap with the Motorola Edge+ (2022) and added several new features, such as a desktop mode and support for an active stylus similar to Samsung's S Pen, that herald it as a true flagship smartphone.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#60W38)
Hidden code in the Personal Safety app has revealed that a non-Pixel version of Google's crash detection feature could soon make a debut.
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by christinep2424@gmail.com (Christine Persaud) on (#60W39)
Wireless charging on the Pixel 4 doesn't have the same caveats as the Pixel 3, and that means you can get a fast wireless charger without breaking the bank!
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by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#60W0F)
Arm has announced its 2023 lineup of GPUs that will be found in next year's smartphones.
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