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TikTok ban in the USA

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SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER
TikTok App Ban Proceeds as Federal Court Rejects Delay
TikTok's ban in the United States is now closer than ever. This comes after the US Court of Appeals on Friday rejected the company’s emergency bid to temporarily block a law requiring TikTok to sell its US operations or face a nationwide ban. Also read: Use the same WhatsApp account in the same smartphone

by Jade Bryan

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A Google Pixel 9 Pro smartphone in pink color resting on a wooden table.

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TABLET
Farewell, Exynos? Google's Pixel 10 Could Switch to MediaTek's Modem
Google’s Pixel 9 launched just a few months ago, but early leaks about the Pixel 10 are already surfacing. While previous reports suggested Google might introduce a fully in-house chipset for next year’s Pixel, new information points to a potential switch to MediaTek’s modem, replacing Samsung's Exynos connectivity chip. Also read: Flagship Mobile Processors Compared

by Jade Bryan

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Chipolo One Point item tracker with the Google Find My app opened on a smartphone

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Detect and Disable: Android Introduces Anti-Tracking Features
With the growing popularity of smart tags and Bluetooth trackers, concerns about stalking and unauthorized tracking have increased. In response, Google introduced unwanted tracking alerts with cross-platform support with Apple. The company has now announced an update, adding two new features to enhance Android's anti-stalking capabilities. Worth a look: Best smart tags and Bluetooth trackers to buy in 2024

by Jade Bryan

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

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TABLET
Smooth Scrolling Ahead: Android's New Tool Relieves Car Ride Motion Sickness
Google has been rolling out meaningful enhancements to Android, some of which appear inspired by features recently introduced on iOS. Among these is Android’s upcoming version of Apple’s Vehicle Motion Cues. Thanks to new insights, we now have a clearer picture of how this feature will function once it becomes available on Android. Also read: How to enable and use Vehicle Motion Cues on your iPhone

by Jade Bryan

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Top 5 Apps of the week

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TOP APPS
Top 5 Apps of the Week: TED Tumblewords, AI Video Generator, and More!
With slightly more than a week to go before Christmas, have you given though to how you would like to spend your holidays? Do you have family and friends to spend it with, or are you going to take a break from humans this holiday season and spend some 'me time' in your home, with your smartphone? If so, perhaps you might want to take stock of what apps and games that you have.

by Edwin Kee

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A screenshot of the game The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria.

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SMARTPHONES
Only this Week: Download an Epic The Lord of the Rings Adventure for Free
Each week, you can save money on video games by checking out the current offer on the Epic Games Store. The quality and genre of the free games vary greatly, so it's worth checking in every week to ensure you don't miss out on any great deals. If the game of the week doesn't appeal to you, there's no harm in skipping it. This week, you can download The Lord of the Ring: Return to Moria.

by Corinna Oettinger

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Google Pixel Tablet

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TABLET
Android 15 to Feature Smarter Lock Screen Widgets
You might not expect it, but Google has largely removed native support for adding lock screen widgets on Android devices. However, that’s changing with Android 15, which introduces basic lock screen widgets — beginning with tablets. An upcoming update could further enhance this feature. A must read: How to add live weather widgets on Android's lock screen?

by Jade Bryan

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It is easy to mistake the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL from the iPhone 15 Pro Max from this angle.

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Google Pixel Phones Have a Hidden Battery Feature to Stay Them Cool
Google recently introduced a new charging limit feature for Pixel devices as part of the latest Pixel Feature Drop. While the feature primarily focuses on battery and charging optimization, Google also confirmed it supports battery bypass charging, offering unexpected benefits. Also read: Google Pixel 9 models compared

by Jade Bryan

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Apple Watch SE 2

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VR & AR
Next-Gen Apple Watch May Provide High/Low Blood Pressure Level Alerts
Apple has been working to add blood pressure monitoring to the Apple Watch for years. While rumors hinted the feature could launch this year, it ultimately didn’t materialize when the Watch Series 10 was released. Now, a new report suggests the feature may debut in next year’s Apple Watch lineup. Worth reading: How to use the blood pressure monitoring feature in the Samsung Galaxy Watch

by Jade Bryan

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An Apple iPhone 16 displaying the home screen with various apps and a weather widget.

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iOS 18.2 Update: Your iPhone Just Got Smarter with New AI Tools
Apple officially launched iOS 18.2 for eligible iPhone models. This marks the second major update for iOS 18, introducing a host of new Apple Intelligence features and enhancements.

by Jade Bryan

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