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Amazon could launch its own Alexa-powered TV in the US very soon

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL; DR Amazon could soon launch a range of its own branded TVs in the United States. The start could already take place in October. The panels would be manufactured by TCL and include Alexa support. According to a new report, Amazon could launch a new range of its own…

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Samsung to bring OIS cameras to Galaxy A series in 2022

Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL; DR Samsung will bring OIS to its mid-range Galaxy A series smartphones in 2022. The technology could lead to vastly improved photo performance. Samsung’s mid-range smartphones could get a welcome boost in camera performance in 2022. According to a report from Korea, the company apparently plans to roll out…

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One-handed mode is no longer an essential Android feature

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority One-handed mode is a common feature on large-screen devices and is set to become a core function in Android 12 as well. It’s important for those with a shorter range, especially since the screens of smartphones have grown to just under seven inches. But how many of our readers…

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Microsoft may have just revealed Android app support for Xbox

TL; DR A new listing in the Microsoft Store indicates that Xbox consoles are getting Android app support. The store entry for the Windows subsystem for Android specifically lists the Xbox One. Microsoft will be offering Android app support for Windows 11 in the coming months, so you can enjoy some of the best mobile…

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WhatsApp fined a whopping $267 million for breaking privacy laws

TL; DR WhatsApp has been punished with a record fine for violating data protection and data protection laws in the EU. It is the highest fine ever imposed by the Irish regulator. The messaging platform will appeal the “disproportionate fine”. In a record fine against Facebook’s own messaging service WhatsApp, EU regulators have asked the…

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Asus debuts new creator-focused laptops with OLED screens

TL; DR Asus announced a flurry of new laptops in its ProArt, Zenbook, and Vivobook lines. The upgrades include new AMD and Intel chipsets, OLED displays, and developer-focused additions. The laptops will be available starting at $ 919 in the fourth quarter of 2021. Asus is launching a variety of new products this week, from…