Nothing opens sign-ups for phone (1) Android 13 beta test

Nothing has previously said it won't release Android 13 for the Nothing phone (1) this year. But it might be changing things up, at least for those willing to test out the operating system ahead of a full, stable release. The company looks like it's planning to test a beta version of the mobile OS before the year is over. A closed beta is already ongoing, but an open one is expected sometime this month. If you're interested in trying this out, you can register on Nothing's website. The feedback you give will help improve the Nothing OS before it gets widely released.

As with other beta tests, though, you should expect bugs, crashes, and other issues that the unfinished software might throw your way. If your Nothing phone (1) is your main device, we're going to advise you don't take part in the test. It's unclear what the timeline is from beta to the wider release, but we hope it comes earlier than expected in 2023.

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New Spotify Wrapped 2022 features

You've probably woken up to posts of people sharing the highlights of their Spotify Wrapped 2022 lists. And you might have seen the new additions to the list. If you're consistently on Spotify, you can access your Spotify Wrapped experience on your iOS or Android app. But what are the latest additions to the social media phenomenon? Let's check those out.

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LinkedIn gets native post scheduling

LinkedIn has been testing in-app scheduling for months, and now it's finally starting to roll out the feature. To access the feature, you just have to tap on the clock icon beside the post button. You can schedule posts on the platform up to 90 days in advance. That includes posts, videos, and images. Android and desktop users are the first to get access to scheduling, but it's coming to iOS "soon."

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Waze lets you drive with Santa Claus

Santa Claus is back in town and is now on Waze. Get into the festive mood as you navigate through holiday traffic. Mrs. Claus also makes an appearance for drivers with their apps set to English U.S. language setting. You can pick to drive along in Santa's signature Sleigh or Mrs. Claus' C-Wagon, and choose from three holiday Mood icons: Naughty, Nice, or Santa.

You can activate this holiday experience in the Waze app by tapping "My Waze" and the "Drive with Santa" banner. Mrs. Claus will appear in your selection card if it's available for you. Santa Claus is available in English, French and Spanish globally, and Mrs. Claus is available in English U.S.

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