At long last
Clubhouse is now open to everyone, because invites are so last year
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The audio-based social network is finally available to everyone without the need for an invite.
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Slide into their DMs
Clubhouse finally lets users slide into DMs with Backchannel
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Clubhouse has opened up one of the most important parts of social media messaging, peer-to-peer messaging.
Switch now
Google launches new Drive for desktop app, slowly kills off Backup and Sync
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Google today announced a rollout timeline for its Google Drive for Desktop as well as an end date to the Google Backup and Sync app.
Slip of the finger
The 'Pixel 6 Pro' might be called the 'Pixel 6 XL' after all
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A Google slip-up this week may have just revealed the names of the next Pixel flagships — and they're exactly what you'd expect.
Accessible 5G
The Motorola One 5G UW Ace debuts with Verizon's spatial audio
Verizon is launching another cheap 5G phone with the Motorola One 5G Ace UW. Sales for this model start from July 8 in Verizon stores.
Deals
The Microsoft Surface Duo just hit its lowest price, but only for today
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A time-limited price drop sees the Surface Duo drop to an all-time low on Woot.
A surprise model
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic leak shows off popular design feature
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According to a new rumor, Samsung is reviving the 'Classic' brand for its Galaxy Watch 4.
$199.99 counts right?
T-Mobile's REVVL V+ brings 5G and a big battery for under $200
T-Mobile announced the REVVL V+ 5G, a cheap 5G phone for prepaid customers. It's launching on Metro by T-Mobile for $199.99 on July 12, with wider availability from July 23.
AABs for summer
Google is moving away from APKs in the Play Store this August
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Google will now require new Android apps submitted into the Play Store to make use of its AAB format instead of the older and more universal APK. This change comes into effect from August.
Test results too
Google Pay can now show digital COVID-19 vaccination cards in the US
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Google is rolling out an update to its Passes API that'll let users download and display "COVID Cards" with Google Pay.
Everyone loves a freebie
Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can score six free months of Disney Plus
Amazon partners with Disney to offer an incentive for customers to sign on to the company's music service.
Keeping your smart home safe
Google will keep Nest devices updated longer than its Android phones
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Google today outlined a few of the ways it planned to keep Nest-branded smart home devices secure.
Fast Moving Stories
Google will now let you know when search results could be unreliable
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A new Google Search feature will alert users when their search results are likely to be in flux or unreliable. This change will apply to search around breaking news topics.
Squashing those bugs
Google releases Android 12 Beta 2.1 with bug fixes in tow
Running Android 12? Time to check for updates as Google rolls out a new bug fix to smoothen out the experience.
Support small businesses
Google is giving $10 to Pixel owners who shop at small businesses this week
In celebration of its dedicated International Small Business Week, Google will encourage Pixel owners to spend locally with a $10 cashback.
Buy yourself something nice
Google is offering some Pixel Buds A-Series owners $10 store credit
With the Google Pixel Buds A, you might be saving more money than the initial Pixel Buds A savings would have you think.
Good things don't come cheap
Xiaomi's first phone with an under-display camera is coming this year
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra may have been expensive, but Xiaomi is reportedly planning an even more ambitious Mi Mix 4 with an under-display front-facing camera.
An expected move
Instagram is bringing ads to Reels
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Instagram's TikTok competitor is, like the rest of Instagram, gaining ads. After a limited test in India and parts of Europe, ads are coming to Reels worldwide.
AI-Power
Spotify is buying Podz to enhance podcast discovery with AI
Spotify continues to become a powerful podcasting app with its acquisition of Podz, a startup that uses AI to speed up podcast discovery.
Send this later
Slack is the latest messaging app to pick up scheduled messages
Slack announced the rollout of scheduled messages to its mobile and desktop apps.