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Google Search will now scroll almost forever on mobile devices.

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Google Search on mobile now automatically loads the first four results pages.
The new feature eliminates the need to tap on a button to view more results, at least for the first few sets of search results.
It’s rolling out to English searches on mobile devices in the U.S.

Google is making it easier to browse through its search results on mobile by automatically loading the first few sets of results pages as you reach the bottom, similar to how Facebook or Twitter social feeds work.

The continuous scrolling feature is gradually rolling out in the U.S. for English searches on many of the best Android phones and iOS devices. With the new capability, you no longer have to tap on the “See more” button for the first four pages of Google Search results.

Previously, you would need to manually load the next results page each time you get to the bottom of the results. The latest change saves you time a…

The startup also raised $50 million from investors, including the designer of Apple’s iPod.

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Nothing has partnered with Qualcomm to build new product categories powered by the Snapdragon platform.
Carl Pei’s startup has also raised $50 million in a new round of funding from investors.
The new alliance may herald Nothing’s foray into the smartphone race.

Nothing, a startup founded by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has found a new backup to power its future tech products. The firm announced that it has formed an alliance with Qualcomm and raised $50 million from investors in a Series A funding extension.

The new partnership allows Nothing to build new product categories by tapping into Qualcomm’s Snapdragon platform, which powers some of the best Android phones. Nothing didn’t share specific details about its upcoming products, but Qualcomm’s Enrico Salvatori may have hinted at what’s in the pipeline. The company’s senior vice president and president of Qualcom…

Watch the phones get bent, poked, and submerged in new video.

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Samsung has shown the internal tests that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 go through.
The tests show how the foldable devices fare in various environments, including submersion and repeated bending.
According to Samsung, the tests reflect real-world scenarios of how people use their phones.

Samsung wants to persuade you that its latest foldable phones are durable. The company has released a new video in which it puts the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 through rigorous folding and different climates, among other tests.

The video reveals some of the internal tests the company uses to ensure the foldable devices are up to the task. Samsung says the tests “reflect actual user patterns in real-world scenarios.” These include environmental chamber, water resistance, S Pen reliability, and folding test.

In the environmental chamber test, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 were subjected to va…

The phone may not have a faster charging speed than its predecessor after all.

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A new regulatory certification has revealed the charging speed for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S22 series.
The next-generation flagship smartphones could have a maximum charging speed of 25W.
Previous reports suggested that the Galaxy S22 phones would finally have an upgraded charging speed of 65W.

Samsung’s upcoming flagship phone may not have a significant charging speed upgrade as previously rumored. A new certification filed with regulators in China claims that the Samsung Galaxy S22 series’ battery will peak only at 25W.

Three models from the flagship series have received CCC certification, and documents obtained by WhyLab from Chinese regulators reveal a rather disappointing revelation about their charging capability. According to the screenshot below, the three Galaxy S22 series variants will only support 25W charging.

In addition, the devices may come with an optional t…

OnePlus couldn’t help but confirm the phone’s key specs ahead of its unveiling.

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OnePlus has officially unveiled the key specs of the upcoming OnePlus 9 RT.
The device will be powered by a Snapdragon 888 chipset instead of a Snapdragon 870.
Pre-orders will kick off on October 13, with availability scheduled for October 19.

The upcoming OnePlus 9 RT is set for launch on October 13, but the company has already confirmed its key specs this early. The phone’s chipset, display, battery, and more details are now official.

OnePlus has revealed on its Weibo page that the device will be powered by the same chipset found in many of the best Android phones, namely the Snapdragon 888. The phone was previously rumored to feature a Snapdragon 870 SoC.

The processor will be coupled with an LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. While OnePlus didn’t reveal the phone’s memory capacity, a recent Geekbench listing claimed that it would have 12GB of RAM.

Further confirming recent r…

It’s available on mobile and desktop with a quick search for “Google tuner.”

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Google Search has gained a new capability that helps you tune your guitar.
The built-in chromatic tuner is accessible from any device with an updated browser and a capable microphone.
After listening to your guitar, it will tell you whether you need to tune up or down as needed.

Google has a new music-oriented feature in addition to helping you guess the song you’re humming. It recently released a native capability in Search that makes it easier to tune your guitar on the fly without the use of tuning hardware.

According to Android Police, the built-in tuner uses your device’s microphone to help you find the right tune for your instrument. To use the feature, simply search for “Google tuner” in Search, and the chromatic tuner will appear at the top of the results page. It’s available on mobile devices, including the best Android phones, as well as laptops.

You’ll need to tap the …

The new and upcoming features are meant to make the platform “more inclusive and accessible.”

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YouTube has announced a bunch of new caption and audio capabilities meant to improve its accessibility.
The platform’s live auto captions feature is now live for all creators.
A slate of upcoming audio and caption features are also set for launch later this year.

YouTube has lifted previous limitations to its accessibility features for live streams with new improvements for its caption and audio capabilities, along with more features meant to make content more accessible to all types of viewers.

One of the platform’s useful capabilities that’s seeing an expansion is automatic livestream caption. The feature is no longer restricted to creators with over 1,000 subscribers, as YouTube has made it available to all creators. The most recent change should make live streams more accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

YouTube intends to expand the featur…

It’s compatible only with a handful of Arlo cameras, though.

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Arlo cameras now let Google Assistant speakers and displays send you voice alerts when motion has been detected.
You’ll receive voice announcements when an Arlo camera detects a person, package, vehicle, or even an animal within its field of view.
The new feature requires an Arlo Secure subscription and is compatible with a few Arlo camera models.

Arlo has updated its Google Assistant integration to support voice alerts, allowing your Nest Hub to verbally alert you when an Arlo camera detects motion.

The latest update expands the capabilities of Arlo’s smart motion detection alerts. When you connect your camera to Google Home, Assistant-powered speakers and displays will make voice announcements when Arlo detects a person or animal outside your door. Other activities, such as when a package arrives or a vehicle passes by, will also be detected.

Of course, you’ll have to connect your Arlo camer…

YouTube cancels Rewind permanently on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.

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YouTube has discontinued Rewind after 10 years of releasing annual year-end recaps.
Its 2018 edition became the most disliked video on the platform due to criticisms that it shifted focus from real YouTubers to mainstream celebrities.
The service promises a more interactive replacement for Rewind soon.

YouTube has revealed that it is permanently ending the decade-old Rewind feature following criticism of its year-end video compilation, which became the most disliked video of all time on the platform back in 2018.

The video-sharing service confirmed its decision to TubeFilter, saying it will shift its focus to a different kind of experience. However, YouTube fell short of disclosing specific details about Rewind’s replacement. It also announced its move on Twitter:

Thank you to all the creators involved in Rewind – we’ll be ? for your Rewinds as we refocus our energies on cele…

You can now access the web right from your smartwatch, albeit on a tiny screen.

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Samsung’s internet browser is now available on the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic.
The browser offers some handy featues for browsing on a small screen such as zooming in and swipe gestures.
You can download the browser from the Play Store for Wear OS.

Samsung has finally rolled out its internet browser to the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic, allowing you to browse the internet straight from some of the best Android smartwatches.

According to TizenHelp, the browser includes a slew of features designed to make browsing on a small screen easier, such as voice input and swipe gestures. You can also zoom in on a page to see what you’re reading more clearly.

For uninterrupted browsing, you can open your current page on a paired smartphone through the “Show on Phone” option. However, you shouldn’t expect the same browsing experience as you would with the app’s smartphon…