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Voice Access on Android makes your phone easier to navigate without all that tapping

You’ll soon be able to tap, scroll and navigate your phone using your voice on Android. Google’s new Voice Access feature is a move to improve accessibility for anyone who needs to use a phone without relying on their hands or arms. Announced during Wednesday’s Samsung Unpacked, the feature will launch as a built-in option …

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Driving on icy roads this winter? Download these 6 safety apps

A gigantic winter storm is freezing the US right now, and it might not be the last of the season. Snowy streets, black ice and sludge pose dangers for even a quick trip to the grocery store.  You might be thinking, “I’m a good driver. It’s everyone else who needs to learn how to drive.” I’ve thought that too, and …

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Google sued by multiple states over how it handles your location data

Attorneys general from Indiana, Texas, Washington state and Washington, DC, filed suits against Google over its use of location data, they announced Monday. The lawsuits, filed separately in each jurisdiction, allege that the search giant makes it “nearly impossible” for people to stop their location from being tracked, accusing the company of deceiving users and invading their privacy. DC Attorney General …

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5 great last

It’s a tough year for gift-giving, with so many items either out of stock or held up by shipping delays. Fortunately, we have plenty of tech for making our own gifts, not that you needed another reason to fire up your 3D printer or laser cutter.  All the maker-culture tech out there is inspiring, and I’ve used these devices to …

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Take your best ever landscape photos on your phone: Top tips and tricks for better shots

Recent phones like the iPhone 13 Pro, Google Pixel 6 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra have incredible cameras that can snag the sort of stunning photographs you’d normally expect to see coming from pro-level DSLRs with sky-high prices attached. Even older or more affordable phones like the iPhone 11, OnePlus 9 or Pixel 5 can take stunning shots that’ll impress …

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The 8 best Android apps of 2021

It’s hard to imagine that just over a decade ago, Android apps didn’t exist. Now they’re an integral part of many Android users’ daily life. The Google Play store launched in 2008 with 50 apps, and as of 2021, it’s grown to a playground of over 2.8 million apps that have changed how we communicate, travel, watch TV and play …

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A sneaky piece of data every iPhone photo gives away (and how to turn it off)

There are plenty of reasons why your iPhone keeps track of all your locations: Many of your phone apps depend on accurate location tracking to function, from directions in Google Maps to looking for a nearby restaurant on Yelp. That precise location awareness extends to the images you capture with your Photos app, too. Anytime you snap a photo or …

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Google Maps beefs up tools for holiday shoppers and travelers

Google on Tuesday unveiled new enhancements to Google Maps to help people navigate malls, airports and transit stations as shoppers and travelers gear up for the holidays. Google Maps’ Directory tab in action. Google The tech giant is expanding its Directory feature to help people better find their way around large buildings, allowing them to quickly see what shops are …

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How to turn off location services on your iPhone

When you first sign in to a new iPhone it’s quite possible you enabled location services and your phone has been tracking you ever since. And for the most part that might be absolutely fine, but what if you want to take more control over your location data? Thankfully, it’s easy to turn off for either the whole phone or …

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Samsung unveils Thom Browne

Keeping in line with other premium-styled pieces of the Galaxy lineup of devices, Samsung is unveiling new Thom Browne editions of the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, each showcasing the New York-based designer’s aesthetic. Available on Samsung’s website next Wednesday, Sept. 29, the fashion-forward smartwatch goes up for sale in limited quantities at an asking price of $799. Samsung A 42mm …

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