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Google has notified developers that they need to prepare their apps for a new way the "back" gesture will work in a future version of Android, possibly Android 14. Google calls it a "predictive back gesture", and it will display an animation as the user performs the swipe gesture that shows a preview of the screen that "back" will take them to. This will allow users to pause mid-gesture and decide whether to continue or cancel the action. http://dlvr.it/SVkjP9

Samsung is currently pushing the August 2022 security patch to some of its most recent flagships. http://dlvr.it/SVjqT8

The Twitter Blue subscription is getting a huge price increase, old subs will pay the new price starting October. http://dlvr.it/SVjJK1

Congress has passed the "Chips and Science" act which subsidizes the building of plants for the production of semiconductors in the U.S. http://dlvr.it/SVhTYz

Apple reported record revenue during the fiscal third quarter led by its Services unit. Handset sales also rose while other units posted a small decline. http://dlvr.it/SVhBjb

Asus has unveiled its next flagship phone: the Zenfone 9. The 5.9-inch display makes this high-end phone relatively compact. Uniquely, the phone has a "6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer" on its 50 megapixel Sony main camera. This plus an IP68 water rating allows it to double as an action camera. The Zenfone 9 is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, paired with 6–16 GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128–256 GB UFS 3.1 storage. Its Samsung-made AMOLED display has FHD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh. The 4,300 mAh battery supports 30-watt fast charging. It supports Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC. It has both stereo speakers and a headset jack. It will come in four colors: Moonlight White, Sunset Red, Starry Blue, and Midnight Black. US pricing and launch date are to be announced. http://dlvr.it/SVgXww

Apple has released the fourth beta version of iOS 16, and it makes significant changes to the way Edit and Unsend work in the Messages app. There is now just a two-minute window to unsend an iMessage, down from 15 before. There is also now a full edit history available to all parties. Further, iMessage editing is now limited to five edits. As before, editing is only available for 15 minutes after the initial iMessage is sent. The final version of iOS 16 is expected to be released this fall. http://dlvr.it/SVfbXq

The American Choice and Innovation Act may not be able to pass, according to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. http://dlvr.it/SVf2pn

Three new features are coming to Google Maps including aerial images of landmarks, location sharing notifications, and bicycle route navigation. http://dlvr.it/SVdBL6

If this latest pre-Samsung Unpacked rumor is to be trusted, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will be costlier than both the Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Buds Pro at their US launch. http://dlvr.it/SVctwt

While T-Mobile is still technically keeping its monthly plan prices unchanged, another important fee for a lot of customers is getting a hike in October. http://dlvr.it/SVcFFB

Traveling takes a lot of effort and sometimes you just can’t swing by the Big Ban in London, and the Giza Pyramids on one weekend. http://dlvr.it/SVbH0h

For the first time since the pandemic started, Unpacked won't be entirely virtual. http://dlvr.it/SVZl7H

Apple plans to use the new A16 Bionic chip on iPhone 14 Pro models with the non-Pro units loaded with the A15 Bionic. http://dlvr.it/SVYvR0

New images highlight the possible changes that Samsung has made to the Fold 4 to make it sleeker and more comfortable to use than the Fold 3. http://dlvr.it/SVYd6z

Samsung's ultra-high-end and ultra-high-priced Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G is more affordable than ever before at Best Buy... with upfront Verizon activation. http://dlvr.it/SVY0l4

The OnePlus 10T seems to be the next big thing for OnePlus fans, and Android phones aficionados. Now we can take a high-resolution look at it. http://dlvr.it/SVX4fw

There's a bit more than ten days left until the world sees the Z Fold 4 and the Z Flip 4 during an official release. A new leak shows a teaser of the event by Samsung. http://dlvr.it/SVWZd9

According to Amazon's website and app, the Pixel Buds Pro is the online retailer's number one new release in charcoal grills. http://dlvr.it/SVVnHJ

Samsung made history today as the first foundry to start shipping 3nm chipsets using gate-all-around transistors. http://dlvr.it/SVVVqX

Last year's phenomenal Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G is getting ridiculously cheap with the presumably even better Z Flip 4 right around the corner. http://dlvr.it/SVTw7M

Okay, the time has come to tackle this controversial subject! Which technology do you prefer? http://dlvr.it/SVT206

New yet scratched, the Pixel 6a assemblers strike again. http://dlvr.it/SVSXcQ

The Camouflage feature, which makes background items less distracting on photos taken with the Pixel 6a, is coming to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro on July 28th. http://dlvr.it/SVRmcW

App Store users wishing to subscribe to Netflix can now subscribe through Netflix avoiding the Apple Tax. http://dlvr.it/SVRXFk

Phones with ads and buying your next iPhone like it's a Spotify subscription! Will Apple and Samsung fill your phones with ads to make them cheaper? Would you like that? Vote in the poll! http://dlvr.it/SVR530

Verizon reported much fewer net new phone subscribers during the second quarter than Wall Steet expected. http://dlvr.it/SVPwXk

Verizon reported much fewer net new phone subscribers during the second quarter than Wall Steet expected. http://dlvr.it/SVPwWJ

Images depicting iPhone 14 and 14 Max and iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max camera arrays reveal they will not have a hotly tipped feature. http://dlvr.it/SVPVCt

A business that purchased 125 Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra units from Samsung has been shortchanged more than $35,000 after taking advantage of a trade-in deal. http://dlvr.it/SVPHrH

Apple, but also Samsung and Google simply don't want to let you take "real" photos. The problem? Too much computational photograph. But there's light at the end of the tunnel! Take a look! http://dlvr.it/SVP36D

Don’t you just hate it when you snap a screenshot on your phone and then it disappears into some god forgotten folder somewhere? http://dlvr.it/SVMnls

The next WhatsApp update is rolling out and if you’re participating in the Google Play Beta Program, chances are you already have the version 2.22.16.12 of the popular chat app. http://dlvr.it/SVMnkG

Apple Arcade is adding new games every month but did you know that the gaming service will soon start to remove titles from your subscription? http://dlvr.it/SVKLpv

You get to have more options when creating Reels on Instagram now. http://dlvr.it/SVKLNC

TikTok is launching a new batch of accessibility tools, aimed to bridge the language gap and globalize its content. http://dlvr.it/SVKLLb

A new teaser image of the new TicWatch is circulating on the internet http://dlvr.it/SVJtcj

Fewer sensors of higher quality await next year's A-line models. http://dlvr.it/SVJtbg

Google Pay is becoming Google Wallet on Android and WearOS, but wearable owners might get a bit frustrated with the update. http://dlvr.it/SVG9RR

Apple's new report focuses on health and how the company's products have helped empower people to live healthier lives. http://dlvr.it/SVG96r

Google Pay is becoming Google Wallet on Android and WearOS, but wearable owners might get a bit frustrated with the update. http://dlvr.it/SVG93J

A Samsung executive explains that Samsung has plans to make its foldable phones, especially the Galaxy Z Flip, more mainstream this year and in years to come. http://dlvr.it/SVFhdP

A Samsung executive explains that Samsung has plans to make its foldable phones, especially the Galaxy Z Flip, more mainstream this year and in years to come. http://dlvr.it/SVFhZj

Qualcomm has introduced a new chip designed to power the next generation of smartwatches. The Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 is a major leap over the company's previous efforts, offering "50% lower power, 2X higher performance, 2X richer features, and 30% smaller size compared to previous generation". Much of the raw efficiency benefit comes from moving to a 4nm manufacturing process, the current state of the art for high-performance chips. The previous generation (Snapdragon Wear 4100+) used a relatively old, inefficient 12nm process. The new chip supports Bluetooth 5.3 and LTE, as well as cameras. It has several new features that enable various low-power modes, and it's paired with an always-on co-processor chip. Qualcomm says the new chip is powerful enough to enable features such as "3D watch faces, rich real-time maps, and even two-way video calls." Qualcomm says that 25 new smartwatches will launch soon using the chip. http://dlvr.it/SVBwMG

Verizon recently added bandwidth to its C-Band (mid-band) 5G network, improving 5G speeds and network capacity in "many markets". Verizon launched its mid-band 5G network in January with 60 MHz of bandwidth in most markets. But thanks to a recent agreement with the satellite companies that are in the process of vacating the C Band, Verizon is now able to deploy 100 MHz of bandwidth in many markets. Verizon says its testing shows real-world speeds of up to 1.4 Gbps using this upgraded part of its network. When the C Band is fully deployed around the end of 2023, Verizon will offer even more bandwidth in this band: 140–200 MHz nationwide. http://dlvr.it/SVBwJS

Which is the best Pixel phone in 2022? We explore the current best phones released by Google. http://dlvr.it/SV7jZv

In a tweet, the company shared images containing a coded message revealing the exact date of the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event http://dlvr.it/SV7jF4

Blame the crazy post-pandemic supply chain. http://dlvr.it/SV7htL

Perhaps an HP4 sensor, or a modified HP3? http://dlvr.it/SV7hWw

Which is the best Pixel phone in 2022? We explore the current best phones released by Google. http://dlvr.it/SV7hSG