Friday, 30 September 2022

The best Boost Mobile deals: Pay just $5/month for a 5GB plan https://ift.tt/PFtBbQu

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If you want to switch to a contract-free prepaid carrier in the US, Boost Mobile is one of the best options around. It has a wide range of premium and affordable smartphones available and provides many deals on devices and plans. The Sprint and T-Mobile merger has resulted in one major change for the best Boost Mobile deals — the MVNO is now part of Dish Network.

In other words, Boost is going to be around for a while. We still highly recommend the carrier and feel that now is a great time to sign up, as there are plenty of solid deals to be had this month. For example, over on Tech Deals, you can save 49% on the 5GB Boost Mobile plan.



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New on Paramount Plus in September 2022: The Good Fight finale and more https://ift.tt/sWch0fK

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What’s new on Paramount Plus in September? We start the final season of the acclaimed show The Good Fight, plus a new season of SEAL Team and much more.

Read on for our full list of what’s new on Paramount Plus in August:



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Killing Stadia makes me trust Google less https://ift.tt/ZbYoKml

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Yesterday, Google sent a shockwave through the gaming world by announcing the Google Stadia shutdown. The cloud gaming company — which is only three years old — will terminate its service on January 18, 2023.

Apparently, Google made this decision very quickly. Industry reports suggest Google didn’t alert Stadia employees until minutes before the public announcement. To make matters worse, we’ve heard tell that Google didn’t at all notify third-party developers working on future Stadia titles. Those folks found out at the same time we all did.



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Here’s what the Pixel Watch costs for the Wi-Fi model (Updated) https://ift.tt/SdMLjXT

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  • A leak suggested that the price of the Wi-Fi edition of the Google Pixel Watch could be between $250-$350.
  • A source has now backed up the leak claiming the price will be $349.
  • Another leaker has detailed the UK and Europe prices for the wearable.

Update: September 30, 2022 (3 AM ET): Roland Quandt over at WinFuture has revealed more pricing details for the upcoming Pixel Watch which are in line with the previous US price leak mentioned in the original article below.



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Is Snapchat not working for you? Here’s how you can try to fix it https://ift.tt/Uxkhgn8

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Update: September 30, 2022 (2:37 AM ET): Snapchat users are reporting that the platform is currently having issues. It seems many are unable to send messages and upload snaps on the platform. DownDetector is also showing a spike in the number of complaints. Snap hasn’t acknowledged the issue till now. You can try some of the fixes listed below to see if they help.


Original article: Snapchat is a fun way to keep in touch with friends and family; if it’s not working, you could be left out of the loop. For those unfortunate occurrences when Snapchat isn’t working, we’ve put together a list of ways to fix it. Follow the troubleshooting guide below, and you’ll be able to fix any Snapchat problems you might be having.



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That 200MP camera is looking more likely for Galaxy S23 Ultra https://ift.tt/DTdB46Y

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  • Another source has now claimed that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will have a 200MP camera.
  • This comes after two sources made the claim earlier this year.

We got a first apparent look at the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra earlier this week thanks to leaked renders, but we’ve also seen plenty of leaks related to the phone’s specs. One claim that’s popped up a couple of times is that the Ultra model will have a 200MP camera, and another source has now made this assertion.

Dutch outlet Galaxy Club has now claimed that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will indeed have a 200MP main camera, citing “information that has reached us.” It didn’t have any info on the specific sensor used, though.



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Thursday, 29 September 2022

Twitter just put out its first edited tweet https://ift.tt/RoBK2fJ

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  • Twitter just posted its first edited tweet.
  • It shows that such tweets will have a “Last Edited” stamp at the bottom.
  • People will also be able to view the edited history of tweets.

Twitter has made users wait for over a decade to be able to edit their tweets. It looks like the highly requested edit button is finally nearing launch as the platform has put out its first edited tweet.



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How to save locations on Google Maps https://ift.tt/vSUxWsi

Saving locations on Google Maps can save you time and effort when planning trips. You can organize your saved locations into lists, such as favorites, places you want to go, or where you parked your car. Here’s how to save a location on Google Maps using your smartphone or computer.

Read more: How to share location in Google Maps



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Apple Watch female health tracking: Everything you need to know https://ift.tt/aEiLQf7

Periods shouldn’t be a mess of confusion and stress. Apple Watches can help users log cycles, track symptoms, and gain valuable insight into their bodies. They’ll even predict upcoming periods and identify long-term patterns. Find out more about Apple Watch female health tracking, including what’s now available in the company’s top-tier models.

What is Apple Watch’s female health tracking?

An iPhone user begins the setup process for Apple Cycle Tracking.



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Save $200 on the Apple Watch Series 7, and more top smartwatch deals https://ift.tt/YRWjNiz

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Smartwatches have cemented themselves as staples of any tech collection, but they’re not all created equal. Some, like Fitbit, excel at health tracking while others, like Fossil watches, are focused more on fashion. But one thing we love about any smartwatch is saving money on a great deal.

Related: The best smartwatches you can buy



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A new leak spills all the details on the upcoming OnePlus 11R https://ift.tt/Dw0Yexm

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  • A new leak has given us details on the OnePlus 11R.
  • The leak reveals that the phone may come with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display.
  • The battery is expected to be 5,000mAh with 100W SuperVOOC charging speed.

Back in April this year, OnePlus released the OnePlus 10R, a phone that was exclusively launched for India. As the company works on a successor, a new leak has given us details on what to expect from the OnePlus 11R.

In collaboration with prolific leaker OnLeaks, MySmartPrice has obtained the leaked specifications on the OnePlus 11R. According to the website, the OnePlus 11R will feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. The 1080p screen will offer a 120Hz refresh rate similar to that of the OnePlus 10R.



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Samsung Galaxy S22 users get October security patch before everyone else https://ift.tt/k6GFUmV

Welcome to the Samsung Galaxy S22 update hub. Here you’ll find the latest information on updates to the Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. We’ll detail the current software versions for each device and alert you if there’s a new update rolling out. Samsung usually pushes out updates to the entire series, but this may vary per variant and carrier.

All three Galaxy S22 series phones launched with Android 12 and Samsung’s One UI 4.1 skin on top. Samsung will offer four major Android OS updates to the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra. The company also guarantees five years of security updates for all devices.

  • Current stable version: Android 12
  • When will the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra get Android 13? November 2022 (Estimated)

Latest Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra update

September 29, 2022: Samsung is reportedly pushing out the October security patch to the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra. The software carries firmware version S90XU1UES2AVI5.

The update is currently rolling out on AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, and C-Spire networks. However, it should become widely available in the coming days.

To check if the update is available for your device, head to Settings > Software update and tap on Download and install.

Previous Samsung Galaxy S21 series updates

  • September 1, 2022: Samsung rolled out the One UI 4.1.1 update for the Galaxy S22 series. As per SamMobile, the update was pushed to the carrier unlocked models of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra in the US. It came with firmware version S90xUSQU2AVHB.
  • August 29, 2022: Samsung announced a camera-focused update. The update has firmware versions S901NKSU2AVHB, S906NKSU2AVHB, and S906NKSU2AVHB. It brings improved video stabilization, better night mode shots, support for the 3x telephoto camera when using Hyperlapse mode, improved HDR, and more.
  • July 28, 2022: Samsung’s 2022 flagship line received the August 2022 security patch in late July. SamMobile reported that the update arrived in Europe and had firmware version number S90xBXXU2AVG6.
  • July 11, 2022: The Galaxy S22 phones reportedly received the July 2022 security patch in the US. This update apparently bore firmware version S908USQU2AVF7 and S908U1UEU2AVF7 for locked and unlocked devices respectively.
  • June 4, 2022: The Samsung Galaxy S22 series got the July 2022 security update with firmware version number S90xEXXU2AVF9 in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.
  • June 10, 2022: Samsung pushed out an update with firmware version S90*NKSU1AVF1, according to a Korean forum post. This 1.7GB update delivered camera improvements, including sharpness/contrast tweaks, a fix for Single Take, and memory tweaks for video recording.
  • June 2, 2022: Samsung rolled out the latest security patch to its flagship series (via SamMobile). The update came at a hefty 1.7GB in size, indicating that it should have plenty of bug fixes and possibly some new features as well.
  • May 17, 2022: Samsung already pushed out its May 2022 update to the Galaxy S22 series, which included the May security patch. However, it appears Samsung wasn’t done there, as a new update — firmware version S90xEXXU2AVE4 — is rolling out now (via SamMobile).
  • April 25, 2022: Even though we’re still in April, Samsung is already pushing out the May 2022 Android security patch to the Galaxy S22 series (via S90xEXXS2AVDD). Specifically, the patch appears to be for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variants. So far, the update has been spotted in India, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka, although it will likely land elsewhere quite soon.
  • April 21, 2022: After pushing an Exynos-exclusive update yesterday, Samsung is now sending a different update to its Galaxy S22 series, according to Samsung’s Korean community forums (via Tizen Help). The update has the firmware version number S90xNKSS1AVDC, S90xNOKR1AVDC, or S90xNKSU1AVD8 and weighs in at around 636MB.
  • April 20, 2022: Samsung has pushed out an update to Exynos-powered S22 series phones, according to users on Reddit and Samsung’s European community forum. The update has the firmware version number S90xBXXU1AVDA or S90xBOXM1AVDA and weighs in at around 485MB. The update also comes with the April 2022 security patch.
  • April 4, 2022: Samsung delivered an update for the Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S22 series (firmware version S90xEXXU1AVCJ). This weighed in at 1.5GB and brought the April 2022 security patch as well. The update hit Exynos phones a few days before.
  • March 14, 2022: Samsung is now pushing out a hotfix for the game throttling issue on the Galaxy S22 series. The latest software carries firmware version S90xxXXu1AVC6 for the Galaxy S22 models with the Exynos 2200 processor.
  • February 24, 2022: Samsung pushed out a Day 1 update to the Galaxy S22 series (via SamMobile). The firmware version for the update is S90xEXXU1AVB3. Samsung said it fixes over 60 security and vulnerability issues.

What Samsung Galaxy S22 update are you running? Let us know in the comments. Also, if you’ve spotted an OTA that we haven’t, tip us!

If you’re looking for another update, be sure to visit our Android 12 update tracker.



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Poll: What do you think of the Pixel 7 colors? https://ift.tt/TJda86x

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Google has already given us a good look at all the colors of the new Pixel 7 phones. You’ve got Obsidian, essentially black, and Snow, a fancy way of saying white, as the standard colors for both the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.



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Wednesday, 28 September 2022

How to find, highlight and remove duplicates in Google Sheets https://ift.tt/k6GFUmV

When entering large amounts of data for long periods, it’s easy to accidentally add duplicate entries into your spreadsheet. That can alter the entire dataset you’ve worked so hard on with calculation errors. Fortunately, there are a few easy methods available to identify duplicates. Here’s how to find, highlight, and remove duplicates in Google Sheets.

Read more: How to add, hide, or remove columns and rows in Google Sheets



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How to turn on dark mode on Facebook https://ift.tt/k6GFUmV

Aside from looking pretty cool, dark mode helps to reduce glare and give your eyes a break from bright screens. While not for everyone, the dark mode is best suited for late-night social media scrolling. The feature has become so popular that pretty much everyone uses it. Here’s how to turn on dark mode on Facebook.

Read more: How to enable dark mode for Facebook Messenger



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Huge price drop on the Amazon Eero Pro 6E, and more wireless router deals https://ift.tt/L4Dl9OW

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Most people spend the majority of their time connected to Wi-Fi on one device or another. Yet, we rarely give our router a second thought, and that’s usually a good thing. After all, thinking about a router often means that it’s not doing its job very well. So if you’ve been questioning your router lately, here are a few of the best wireless router deals to help ease your mind.

Read more: The best Wi-Fi routers: Which one is right for you?



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Amazon announces a new e-ink tablet called the Kindle Scribe https://ift.tt/ziPmXl1

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  • Amazon has announced a new e-ink tablet called the Kindle Scribe.
  • The 10.2-inch e-ink tablet is said to have 12 weeks of battery life.
  • It will be available for $339.99 with preorders starting today.

Amazon is holding an event today to announce some new products. One of the first items that were revealed during the event was the company’s new e-ink tablet called the Kindle Scribe.

The Kindle Scribe is built to be both a reading and writing device that merges the best parts of Amazon’s Kindle tablets and e-readers. It is the company’s latest stab at trying to achieve its end goal with the Kindle line — to create a device that’s as versatile and easy to interact with as paper.



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Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Intel wants to help make Windows play friendly with both Android and iOS https://ift.tt/hYdMGUm

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  • Intel is working on an app that will allow Android and iOS users to connect their phones to Windows PCs.
  • The app will allow your PC to do everything from making calls to receiving notifications.
  • Intel expects the app to launch on 12th Gen Evo systems from Acer, HP, and Lenovo PCs this holiday season and will expand to 13th Gen Mobile processors and Evo designs in 2023.

Have you ever wished that your computer and phone could work seamlessly together? There are some solutions out there like Microsoft’s Phone Link, but they are severely limited. Intel is currently working on a more comprehensive solution that will work whether you have an Android or iOS phone.

After purchasing the company behind Screenovate and Dell Mobile Connect, Intel has reworked and optimized the software to create what the company calls Intel Unison. According to Windows Central, Intel Unison connects with your handset and allows you to do just about anything on your computer that you can do on your phone. This means you have the ability to make calls, send texts, transfer files, receive notifications, and more all from your PC.



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Save up to 75% on dozens of PS4 games, and more of the best PS4 deals https://ift.tt/Jg8qStv

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The PlayStation 5 is here, but consoles and games come at a premium. Instead, many people are picking up the PlayStation 4, given that the most anticipated PS5 exclusives are yet to come. We’ve rounded up all of the latest and greatest PS4 deals from across the web to help you find what you’re looking for at the best price.

Related: A guide to PlayStation consoles



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How to add new backgrounds to Zoom https://ift.tt/2gFHhxr

If you find yourself out and about during a meeting or in a messy room you swear you will clean sometime soon, you can hide your surroundings behind a virtual background. Whether it’s a natural landscape or a sci-fi vista, a background can add more privacy and fun to your presentations. Here’s how to add new backgrounds in Zoom.

Read more: How to change your Zoom background



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New leak gives us first look at the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus https://ift.tt/toa6FY8

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  • Renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus have appeared online.
  • The renders show that the device will see several design changes.

As we get closer to the end of the year, one can’t help to wonder what Samsung’s next flagship phone will look like. The company tends to release its Galaxy S series of phones in either January or February. Thanks to a new leak, we now at least know what the Galaxy S23 Plus may look like.

Provided by Smartprix in collaboration with noted leaker OnLeaks, a series of renders have surfaced revealing the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus. Based on the images, it appears that the device will see a number of changes from this year’s handset.



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What’s new on Hulu in October 2022: Hellraiser, Schitt’s Creek, and more https://ift.tt/lgRmuja

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What’s new on Hulu in October? The Disney-owned streamer is rolling out some exciting titles, including spooky Halloween content like a Solar Opposites Halloween special and a brand new Hellraiser movie, along with other brand new streaming premieres and library titles.

Read more: The best Hulu originals



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Save 25% on the WD 1TB My Passport Ultra, and more external hard drive deals https://ift.tt/HMAEqUD

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Enough is never enough when it comes to storage, especially with many games taking up a good chunk of space. So it makes way more sense to grab an external hard drive instead of uninstalling and reinstalling games when you want to play them. If you’re ready to upgrade your storage, then we’ve rounded up some of the best external hard drive deals around.

See also: The best cloud storage apps for Android



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You can now create and share links for WhatsApp video calls https://ift.tt/IkOUBzd

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  • WhatsApp is introducing a new Call Links feature.
  • It’ll allow users to create and share links to WhatsApp video calls.
  • The option will roll out to WhatsApp users in the coming weeks.

WhatsApp is debuting a new feature called Call Links. As the name suggests, it allows users to create and share links for pre-arranged WhatsApp video calls.

Up until now, users could only add their contacts to ongoing video calls or initiate video calls from pre-made groups.

The new feature makes it easy for anyone to join a WhatsApp video call by simply accessing the shared link. You can even share a WhatsApp Call Link with someone who is not on your contacts list.

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Monday, 26 September 2022

The best NEW Android games from September 2022 https://ift.tt/k32Yzho

Android gaming is getting bigger and better every month, it seems, and there is always a slew of new titles coming to Google Play. Whether you’re a casual gamer or you want something with a bit more meat on its bones, there’s usually a game coming out to suit everyone’s taste. Some months are better than others, but there is usually at least one great new game on mobile every month. Let’s take a look at the best new Android games from the last month! You can also check out our picks for the best new Android games released in all of 2021.

The best free Android games from September 2022


Infinite Magicraid

Price: Free to play



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The best NEW Android apps from September 2022 https://ift.tt/k32Yzho

App developers are pushing the envelope on a daily basis, trying to improve and enhance our smartphone and tablet experiences. In fact, so many Android apps come out daily that it’s difficult to track them all, especially when Google provides zero resources to help find new apps.

It’s difficult to usurp the best of the best but if you’re getting bored with what you’ve got and want to try something new, check out the best new Android apps from the last month. You can check out our selections for the best new Android apps released in all of 2021 here.



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How to connect Apple AirPods to an Android phone https://ift.tt/k32Yzho

Although Apple loves its walled garden, the Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro can connect to Android devices. Why: Bluetooth connection is a standard across millions of devices, including Android smartphones. While Apple has some tricks in its iPhones and other devices, standards like Bluetooth and many of its codecs work with Android and PCs, even PS5s with an adapter, not just Apple gear.

To learn all about AirPods problems and how to fix them, check out this article from the audio experts at our sister site SoundGuys.

QUICK ANSWER



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Pay just $291 for the Switch OLED model, and many more Nintendo Switch deals https://ift.tt/ZQhfp6w

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The Nintendo Switch has been in high demand for a long time, but with the Nintendo Switch OLED model now on the market, we’re now starting to see the consoles return to the shelves at their retail price. Although there aren’t many doorbuster deals on the original consoles, there are offers on many Switch-related products. We’ve rounded up the best Nintendo Switch deals available right now.

Read more: Nintendo Switch buying guide: Everything you need to know



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How to set up and use live captions in iOS 16 https://ift.tt/7YVugJs

It’s a sad fact of life that many people have disabilities that prevent them from fully enjoying things that perfectly healthy people can enjoy. But one of the great things about technology is that adjustments can easily be made to accommodate the needs of disabled people to level the playing field, so to speak. One of these features is Live Captions. Here, we explain what Live Captions in iOS 16 are all about and how to set up and use them.

Read more: How to change the iPhone wallpaper on iOS 16



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Poll: Do you still care about phone thickness? https://ift.tt/CJTdpPs

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A thin design used to be one of the most important factors for mobile phone manufacturers prior to the smartphone era. But even the modern smartphone era saw some brands obsess over reducing thickness, particularly in the late 2000s to early 2010s.

In saying so, it seems like today’s smartphone manufacturers aren’t too obsessed with thickness anymore. Is this something consumers care about, though? That’s the topic of our featured poll today, so let us know by casting a vote below.



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Does your phone support Seamless Updates? Many readers don’t know. https://ift.tt/fCzXJRm

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Seamless Update functionality has been around on Android for years now, letting a system update install in the background and then asking users to simply reboot to apply the update.

Some companies like Samsung still don’t support Seamless Updates, though. But it emerged last week that Google will enforce a key change that could lead to this update method being mandatory on Android. So with all that in mind, we thought it would be a good idea to ask readers whether their phones supported Seamless Updates in the first place. Here’s how you answered the survey.



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Daily Authority: πŸ“± Practice makes Pixel perfect https://ift.tt/Ss7phYu

🀧 Good day, and welcome back to the Daily Authority! Our household has come down with some sniffles, but don’t worry; it’s only a mild cold made particularly worse by hay fever. Spring was never going to be kind after two years spent sheltering indoors.

Consistency is key

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Noticed weird glitches on old images in Google Photos? You’re not alone. https://ift.tt/qB4dHYF

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  • Many Google Photos users are seeing corruption in their old images.
  • Weirdly, the photos appear as if they’ve had some water damage.
  • Cracks and other distortions are also appearing in older photos stored in the app.

Google Photos users reminiscing old memories have found some weird glitches in their old images. Several complaints spotted by 9to5Google show that people scrolling through images on Google Photos from several years ago are noticing corrupted pictures.



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Apple Watch Ultra survives hammer beating while table underneath it cracks https://ift.tt/3tCfiq8

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  • A popular YouTuber performed a durability test on the Apple Watch Ultra.
  • The smartwatch survived a drop on its face and a roll in a jar of nails.
  • When beaten with a hammer, the wearable held together even as the table underneath it cracked.

Apple calls the Watch Ultra its “most rugged and capable smartwatch” ever. The wearable has a titanium case that surrounds the sapphire crystal display and is MIL-STD 810 rated, meaning it can withstand high levels of environmental stress. But all that is just marketing speak until you really put a product through its paces. One YouTuber did just that with the Apple Watch Ultra, and it looks like the device is indeed a tough nut to crack.

TechRax subjected the Apple Watch Ultra to his popular durability test, where he dropped the smartwatch on its face, put it in a jar of nails, and repeatedly badgered it with a hammer.

The watch survived the drop with just a few scratches on the case while the display remained intact. The nails also failed to scratch the display of the Apple Watch Ultra. However, the most dramatic durability test of them all was the hammer beating.

The YouTuber hit the face of the Apple Watch Ultra with a hammer using varying blow strengths. It’s impressive to see how the watch took that beating like a champ. After several blows, the Apple Watch ultimately cracked, but not before the table on which it was placed broke first. That’s quite something to watch in the video.

While the Apple Watch Ultra held its own after a number of hammer beatings, it eventually failed to turn on. This probably means that the display was tough enough, but the device’s internal components did get damaged during the test. Even so, if you’re spending all that money on the Apple Watch Ultra, rest assured you’ll have a pretty tough wearable on your wrist.



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