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The Motorola One 5G UW Ace debuts with Verizon's spatial audio
By Michael Allison published
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.

Leaks of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic show this is the watch you've been looking for
By Michael Allison published
According to a new rumor, Samsung is reviving the 'Classic' brand for its Galaxy Watch 4.

T-Mobile's REVVL V+ brings 5G and a big battery for under $200
By Michael Allison published
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.

Google is moving away from APKs in the Play Store this August
By Michael Allison published
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.

Google Pay can now show digital COVID-19 vaccination cards in the US
By Michael Allison published
Google is rolling out an update to its Passes API that'll let users download and display "COVID Cards" with Google Pay.

Amazon Music Unlimited customers in the US and Canada can score six free months of Disney Plus
By Michael Allison published
Amazon partners with Disney to offer an incentive for customers to sign on to the company's music service.

Google will keep Nest devices updated longer than its Android phones
By Michael Allison published
Google today outlined a few of the ways it planned to keep Nest-branded smart home devices secure.

Google will now let you know when search results could be unreliable
By Michael Allison published
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.

Google releases Android 12 Beta 2.1 with bug fixes in tow
By Michael Allison published
Running Android 12? Time to check for updates as Google rolls out a new bug fix to smoothen out the experience.

Google is giving $10 to Pixel owners who shop at small businesses this week
By Michael Allison published
In celebration of its dedicated International Small Business Week, Google will encourage Pixel owners to spend locally with a $10 cashback.

Google is offering some Pixel Buds A-Series owners $10 store credit
By Michael Allison published
With the Google Pixel Buds A, you might be saving more money than the initial Pixel Buds A savings would have you think.

Xiaomi's first phone with an under-display camera is coming this year
By Michael Allison published
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.

Instagram is bringing ads to Reels
By Michael Allison published
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.

Spotify is buying Podz to enhance podcast discovery with AI
By Michael Allison published
Spotify continues to become a powerful podcasting app with its acquisition of Podz, a startup that uses AI to speed up podcast discovery.

Slack will finally let you schedule messages
By Michael Allison published
Slack announced the rollout of scheduled messages to its mobile and desktop apps.

UK regulators think Google and Apple could have too much power
By Michael Allison published
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating whether Apple and Google are stifling competition in the tech industry.

Honor reportedly plans to launch its first foldable this year after Huawei split
By Michael Allison published
Honor's Magic Fold is reportedly coming this year as the market for foldables blooms.

These Huawei devices will be upgraded to HarmonyOS
By Michael Allison published
Huawei's HarmonyOS is finally here, and these smartphones, tablets, and smart screens are coming along for the ride.

Verizon offers 10% accessory discount to vaccinated customers
By Michael Allison last updated
Verizon's latest perk for vaccinated customers and first responders is a 10% discount on accessories. This deal runs through August 15.

Google will start updating Chromebooks monthly from November
By Michael Allison published
Chromebook updates are about to get much faster as Google is set to ramp up the pace towards the end of the year. The company will switch from a six-week schedule to a monthly one.

Facebook Messenger's latest update makes it easier to pay strangers online
By Michael Allison published
Facebook expands Messenger's payments features with support for QR codes and links. The company will also add new themes for both Messenger and Instagram, including a Fast and Furious 9 theme.

Amazon steals one of Apple Music's coolest features with DJ Mode
By Michael Allison published
Amazon Music's newest feature is DJ mode, coming to Amazon Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers in the U.S. today.

Biden administration officially reverses Trump's TikTok and WeChat bans
By Michael Allison last updated
After being kicked around in the courts for the better part of six months, the TikTok ban drama ends in a whimper.
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