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Microsoft launched the Surface Duo 2 last week with several improvements over its predecessor. Microsoft apparently addressed all of the concerns raised on its first try, from the displays to the chipset, camera hardware to battery capacity. But is the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 hot? We asked our readers that question in a recent survey…

TL; DR Google Illustrations launches today and enables users to choose from hundreds of small pieces of art for their Google profile. The images can also be modified so that they can be viewed in different color options. The feature launches today for Gmail for Android users and will be expanded to other Google services…

TL; DR Google will be rolling out third-party controller support for its Stadia cloud gaming service on large-screen TVs on September 27th. The new function supports Android TV-based televisions as well as Chromecast Ultra and Chromecast with Google TV. You can even take your Android or iOS mobile device and turn it into a touchscreen…

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL; DR The new YouTube Music app is now available on select Wear OS 2 watches. Users can download music to their devices and listen to it offline. Eligible devices include Fossil Group 6th generation models and more. YouTube Music brings good news for Wear OS users who haven’t upgraded…

TL; DR In addition to its new smartphone series, Xiaomi has launched a new smartwatch. The Watch Color 2 offers a comprehensive health tracking kit and long battery life with a choice of colored ribbons. It will sell for ~ $ 155 in China later this week. As a support act for its new Civi…

https://www.androidauthority.com/newsletters/da-september-27-2021/ 15 minutes ago 🌄 good morning! German elections were held here at the weekend, and surprisingly, Berlin ran out of paper voting cards for a while because the Berlin Marathon was running with many road closures everywhere. Classic Berlin. The 7.2 kilowatt Pro Power Onboard ™ is available and has four 120 V 20…

TL; DR Xiaomi has launched its new Civi smartphone in China. The device appears to be a successor to the CC series. Expect a sleek, lightweight design and a focus on selfies. Xiaomi teased a new smartphone called the Civi earlier this month, with images below showing a design-led phone similar to the CC series….

Adam Molina / Android Authority TL; DR Samsung reportedly canceled the launch of the Galaxy S21 FE. The lack of chipsets and the strong performance of the newly released phones are reportedly part of the decision. It is now unclear whether the Galaxy S21 FE will even debut. Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 FE in…

TL; DR A team of Korean researchers has developed a display that can be folded like origami. The so-called foldable 3D display can be folded into planes, pyramids and more. However, it has a number of disadvantages at this stage of development. Foldable phones have grown in popularity thanks to devices like the Samsung Galaxy…