When two emojis really love each other...
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New emojis and combos
It's been more than a year since Google introduced the option to combine two emojis in Gboard to create a totally new mashup sticker that embodies both, and yet, I still find myself in awe when I discover a new combination that...
Google's new wired Nest cam makes an early appearance in the Google Home app

Google recently announced four new cameras for its Nest lineup, but only two of them were actually available at the time of the announcement: The Nest Cam (battery) and the new Nest Doorbell (battery). The anticipated Nest Cam (wired) may have just reared its head, though. A recent version of...
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Northgard update brings online multiplayer support to Android and iOS, complete with cross-play

2v2, 3v3, and 2v2v2 modes supported
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Online multiplayer added to the mobile version of Northgard
Back in June, the release date for the Android port of Northgard was revealed in a YouTube trailer. This popular indie strategy game had already made its way to iOS in April but is only just now...
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Russia threatens to block YouTube after it suspended a state news channel over COVID misinformation

Russia suspects that Germany is behind the ban, claiming the country is starting a media war
Russia and Google have never been best friends, but things are about to get much worse if the two parties can't find an agreement in the latest dispute. After YouTube deleted the Germany-based branch of Russia's...
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Celebrated paranormal shooter Control is free for Stadia Pro subscribers in October

It's a good chance to grab it if you missed that Epic giveaway
Stadia Pro subscribers get access to a couple of free games every month, but they're usually not all that notable — Google sticks with smaller, cheaper titles if it's giving stuff away. But next month's additions include a critical darling...
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13 temporarily free and 31 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday

Don't miss out on the sales for Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins, ReactionLab 2, and Burly Men at Sea
Welcome to Wednesday, everyone. Despite a slow week, I have some solid sales to share with everyone, including a few standouts. First up is a sale for Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins, an enjoyable...
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Samsung Health's profile page is way more useful in One UI 4

There are also more gender options to choose from
Samsung Health has steadily been getting better over the years, with new features consistently being added and increasing diversity in the fitness data it can track. The app is getting even better in the latest update that's rolling out in the One...
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Gboard's selfie-based 'Mini' stickers are going the way of the dodo

Another Google project dying an early death
Gboard is jam-packed with extra features that augment the regular typing experience, particularly if you love using GIFs, stickers, and emoji when you communicate — Emoji Kitchen, in particular, is incredibly fun to play with. However, one of the most personal...