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Google Play Games for Windows PCs rolls out in limited beta

Today, Google is opening sign-ups to begin testing Google Play Games for PC as a beta in three countries: Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
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5G rollout has been a disaster in the U.S. Here’s why

AT&T and Verizon are going live with their new C-band 5G spectrum after weeks of wrangling with the aviation industry and government officials. But what's next?
Mobile Features
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T-Mobile’s 5G leads the pack in Ookla’s latest speed report

T-Mobile has once again taken the crown for the fastest and most consistent 5G speeds in the U.S. in Ookla's fourth-quarter market report.
Mobile News
Three silhouetted passengers in airport waiting area with large airliner in background.

FAA says 50 U.S. airports won’t get expanded 5G coverage until later in 2022

The Federal Aviation Administration has published a list of 50 U.S. airports where AT&T and Verizon's expanded 5G coverage won’t be arriving initially.
Mobile News
Satechi's 4-port USB-C charger in stand beside a MacBook Pro.

Satechi just launched a crazy 165-watt, 4-port USB-C charger

Satechi has just launched a powerful new USB-C charging hub at CES 2022, offering a single, compact connection point to handle power-hungry USB-C devices.
Mobile Computing
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Google is making Android devices work better together with expanded Fast Pairing

Google has new features designed to bring all the devices in your life into harmony around your Android smartphone of choice.
Mobile News
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Verizon moves forward with 5G UW expansion despite airline concerns

Verizon expects to use its new C-band spectrum to bring faster 5G Ultra Wideband service to more than 100 million people this month.
Mobile News
Quantus plane.

AT&T, Verizon backtrack on airline fears, agree to delay rollout of 5G spectrum

AT&T and Verizon have agreed to a two-week delay of the new C-band 5G spectrum rollout that was requested by senior U.S. transportation and aviation officials.
Mobile News
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TCL unveils 3 new TKEE tablets for kids at CES 2022

TCL has unveiled three new TKEE tablets at CES 2022 designed from the ground up to meet the needs to active and inquisitive kids.
Mobile News
Aircraft coming in for a landing at dusk over a runway with Swiss Alps in the background.

AT&T and Verizon forge ahead with new 5G deployments despite aviation industry fears

AT&T and Verizon are moving ahead with the deployment of their midband 5G spectrum, despite aviation industry concerns.
Mobile
iPhone 13 Pro in car being attached to Scosche MagicMount MSC.

Scosche unveils several new iPhone MagSafe car mounts at CES 2022

Scosche is kicking off 2022 with new MagSafe versions of its MagicMount lineup, allowing iPhone owners to easily anchor and charge their devices on the road.
Mobile
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Google Play Games is coming to Windows PCs in 2022

In a major cross-platform move, Google is bringing Google Play games to Windows PCs, starting next year. 
Mobile Gaming
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Google brings Digital Car Keys, quicker access to Snapchat to Pixel phones

On the heels of the launch of its new Pixel 6 lineup, Google is rolling out several new features exclusively for Pixel owners to get more out of their phones.
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Reddit is getting more interactive with new real-time features for mobile

Reddit fans should soon feel more connected with their fellow Redditors, thanks to a handful of new real-time features that the service is rolling out today.
Mobile
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Google unwraps several new and festive holiday features for Android

Google is closing out 2021 with a potpourri of new features to help Android fans get more out of the holiday season.
Mobile
Jack Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of Twitter

Jack Dorsey resigns as CEO of Twitter, hands reins to CTO Parag Agrawal

It looks like Twitter’s founder, Jack Dorsey, is leaving the chief executive's office once again — but this time it's by choice. 
Mobile Android
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Pokémon Unite tops the list of Google Play’s Best Games of 2021

Google has announced the Best of Play winners for 2021, highlighting key apps and games that it feels made positive contributions over the past year. 
Mobile Android
Aircraft among clouds descending for a landing.

Verizon and AT&T propose 5G midband power limits to avoid aircraft interference

Verizon and AT&T have agreed to temporarily lower the power of their new midband 5G towers to quell fears that the new spectrum could interfere with aircraft.
Mobile News
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A flaw in MediaTek audio chips could have exposed Android users’ conversations

Security researchers have discovered a flaw in a MediaTek audio chip that could have been used to listen in on private conversations.
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Clubhouse app page on iPhone App Store.

Clubhouse now supports live captions on the iPhone

Clubhouse is making its social network more accessible with a significant update to its iOS app that finally enables live captions for audio rooms.
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A person texting on a smartphone.

FCC approves ‘988’ for texting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The FCC voted unanimously today to improve access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by allowing people to send a text message to 988.
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Instagram welcome screen on iPhone.

Instagram is shutting down its Threads messaging app

Instagram’s stand-alone message app, Threads, will soon be shutting down as part of the ongoing consolidation of messaging apps by Meta.
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Hand holding the Apple iPhone 13 Mini.

Apple releases iOS 15.1.1 to help iPhone users with dropped calls

Apple has just released iOS 15.1.1, a minor update to address problems with dropped calls on iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models.
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Google Maps is adding new shopping tools for the holiday season

Google has several new features in Google Maps to help you avoid crowds, find your way around malls, and get your holiday dinner shopping done.
Mobile News
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Samsung partners with Best Buy for free same-day pickup

Samsung has expanded its recent partnership with Best Buy to offer same-day pickup for customers purchasing items from the Samsung online store. 
Mobile News
New Gmail widget on iPhone.

The Gmail iOS app is finally getting a much more useful widget

Google is updating its Gmail app for iOS devices with a new widget that will provide much more useful information.
Mobile
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Amazon is letting subscribers easily share clips from its Prime Video shows

One of six original Apple-1 computers featuring a wood case was just sold at an auction for an astounding half a million dollars.
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Spotify is finally making it easier to block unwanted followers

A new Spotify feature will make it possible to permanently block followers -- without calling customer service.
Mobile Music
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Calls for Google Fi users on Android are now end-to-end encrypted

Google Fi is adding end-to-end encryption for Android devices to make sure your calls stay private and secure.
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