Android TV 14 beta hints at a customizable shortcut button on the remote

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What if you could launch your most-used app or switch inputs with just one button press? That’s what Google seems to be working on with the latest Android TV 14 beta builds, which hint at the possibility of remappable shortcut buttons on Android TV remotes. According to Mishaal Rahman, the beta builds of Android TV 14 contain strings that suggest users can create custom shortcuts to their preferred apps or input sources, and assign them to a blank button on their remote. This would allow users to quickly open their favorite app or switch to another device without navigating through menus and options. However, this feature is not enabled by default in the beta build.

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New small tweaks on iMessage for iOS 17

These iMessage features joins the new Check In feature (Image: Apple)

iMessage has new features that make communication easier and more enjoyable. Apple cleaned up iMessage apps by moving them into an expandable menu. It'll show your most used apps first. Search filters get more refined to help you find what you need quickly and accurately. 

There's also a new catch-up arrow that lets you jump to the first unread message in a conversation. Inline replies are also just a swipe away. As for live location updates and audio message transcriptions, you can access that within the chat.

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What is the USB-C adapter on Apple’s Vision Pro headset?

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Apple’s Vision Pro headset has a mysterious USB-C adapter on the right side, as seen in the Platforms State of the Union video for developers. Some people on social media have speculated about its function, but there is no clear answer yet.

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Apple's Journal app brings a new way to capture your memories

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Apple is launching a new journaling app on iOS 17. This app helps you reflect and appreciate your life through journaling, a practice that can boost your well-being. It uses on-device machine learning to give personalized suggestions based on your recent activity, such as photos, people, places, workouts, and more. You can easily add these moments to your journal entries, along with photos, audio recordings, and music. You can also set goals and reminders to keep up with your journaling habit.

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