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Google’s long-in-development Gabeldorsche Bluetooth stack quietly arrives with Android 13 Bluetooth is such a fundamental part of how so many of us use mobile hardware that it’s far too easy to take for granted, but a ton of work goes into making sure all these disparate devices are able to seamlessly communicate with each other. At the heart of that is the Bluetooth “stack,” the software running on our phones or computers that implements the standards needed for the Bluetooth protocol....

Google’s new wired Nest Doorbell is here a whole year after being teased Table of contents Google’s Pixel 7event is just around the corner, but it looks like the company doesn’t want to announce all of its products under one roof. Two days before the big launch, Google has released its latest contender forthe best smart doorbellcrown, and this time around, its new Nest Doorbell is a fully wired solution. There is no fiddling with batteries required, quite in contrast to theNest Doorbell (battery)....

How Secure Is HTTPS? A Primer on a Protocol That Protects Much of the Web With the widespread use of the internet, the protection of personal information and sensitive data has become a major concern. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is of particular importance as a protocol that ensures the security of communication on the internet. Here are the security measures HTTPS provides and the advantages it offers to internet users....

OnePlus could raise the bar with an even more outlandish concept phone at Mobile World Congress It’s easy to feel bored by smartphones these days. Despite howgreat Android phonesare these days — and new devices fromSamsung,Google, and others just around the corner — leaks and early reveals seem to indicate another generation of incremental improvements. If you’re looking for something exciting, OnePlus might have just what you’re looking for. With Mobile World Congress just a few weeks away, the company is rumored to have a new concept phone set for an unveiling in Barcelona....

Phone Link: What it is and how to set it up on Windows and Android The way an iPhone and a Mac computer integrate and work seamlessly with each other is something that Android users can only wish for. While Google has tried to bridge this gap in recent years, flagship Android phones like theGoogle Pixel 7 Prodon’t offer the same level of ecosystem integration as the iPhone. Microsoft tries to bridge this gap with Phone Link....

Some Pixel 6 users are reporting increased idle battery drain on Android 13 After months of beta testing, Google pushedAndroid 13to AOSP and seeded theupdate for compatible Pixel phonesin mid-August. Despite fixing over 150 Pixel-specific bugs, the update was not entirely without issues. Reports soon popped up after the OS’s release about usersrunning into wireless chargingandRCS problems. That’s not the only issue Pixel owners are facing after installing Android 13, though....

WWDC proves that Apple has replaced Google as the fun tech giant As Android enthusiasts, many of us have become accustomed to watching Apple announcements that bring in new products and features that look awfully similar tothings Google did first—not to say Android hasn’t borrowed a few things too. But in recent years, there seems to be another thing Apple has borrowed from Google—is willingness to have fun. Think back about five years, when we all made a game of trying to guess the next dessert name for Android, and the unveiling of each new Android statue was an event all its own....

YouTube Music wants to add recommendations to your phone’s lock screen YouTube Music may have been ill-received following the poor Google Play Music transition, but it’s shaping up to be a competitive entry to the music streaming market thatyou can get a lot out of. The service is constantly adding new features, revised designs, and more music, and now, YouTube Music has been spotted working on putting automated recommendations even more front-and-center than before, with some music suggestions appearing right in the media player area in the notification shade and on the lock screen....

5 Important 2023 BMW 5 Series Changes That Alter the Traditional Formula Unlike Mercedes-Benz, which has a parallel lineup of EVs that mirrors its range of internal combustion engine vehicles, BMW offers both electric and ICE versions of the same models. The latest 5 Series, the G60, continues this strategy, as it too will be available as a fully electric model, the i5. However, in turning its traditional 5 Series into an electric vehicle, BMW has had to make a few important changes to the traditional formula....

5 Ways to FaceTime on Your Mac FaceTime on macOS provides a convenient way to host meetings, reach out to friends, and receive phone calls on your Mac. All you need is a Mac with your Apple ID signed in, and you can enjoy all the many features the app has to offer. However, there are various ways to start a FaceTime call on a Mac. Some of them can be more convenient, depending on the context....

8 Remote Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree Thanks to the increase in awareness of skill development, companies worldwide now value skills more than professional degrees. As a result, many people with limited financial resources have gained access to hundreds of remote opportunities. If you are among those individuals, there is good news for you; you do not need to spend years in college to find a decent job. Whether you are considering a career change or making a career choice, this article will reveal several remote jobs that don’t require a college degree....

Google just made classic reverse-image search even harder to access Google is in the process of pushing Lens to everyone, whether they like it or not. While the image search and analysis tool is incredibly useful on mobile for copying text, translating bits and pieces, and for scanning QR codes, the utility on desktop is a little more questionable — especially when it’s supposed to replace Google Images’ reverse-image searching capabilities of old....

Got a OnePlus Phone? Here Are 7 Apps You Need to Be Using OnePlus phones have always been known for the satisfactory user experience that OxygenOS has provided. On top of that, several third-party apps tailored to OnePlus devices, in particular, have also surfaced that further enhance the experience of using your phone. In this article, we have featured some of the best apps for OnePlus devices that you should be using....