Google's Find My Device app has surpassed 500 million downloads on the Google Play Store. The app was released on December 11, 2013, and has undergone a redesign, switching from a map-based UI to a device carousel. The app allows users to see the location and status of their Android phones, tablets, Wear OS watches, and other devices.

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Samsung has stopped asking users to enroll their fingerprint during the initial setup of Galaxy phones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The setup process typically prompts users to enroll their fingerprint, but recent Samsung devices seem to be skipping this step. This bug has been observed in multiple devices, not just the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

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Google released its July 2024 system updates, which include bug fixes for Account Management services on phones and Wear OS devices. The Google Play Store update allows users to choose app categories for personalized recommendations. Additionally, the Remote Lock feature was announced. The updates were released on July 8 and 10, 2024, respectively.

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Apple's Apple Pencil (USB-C) is the most affordable option, available for $69 shipped from Amazon and Best Buy, matching the lowest price tracked on Amazon. Best Buy also offers excellent condition open-box units for $60.99 shipped, the lowest price tracked from a retailer with a full 1-year warranty. The Apple Pencil (USB-C) is compatible with the new M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air.

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Google Messages is preparing to introduce new features, including the ability to read transcripts of voice memos and react to messages with any emoji. These features were discovered through APK Insight, which decompiles the latest version of the Google Messages app to reveal potential future features.

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WhatsApp has released a new beta for Android, adding voice message transcription to the messaging service. This feature was previously limited to Google Messages on Pixel phones. The latest WhatsApp beta for Android v2.24.15.5 includes voice message transcription, which will be available in several languages.

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Samsung has started rolling out One UI 6 Watch beta 3 to the Galaxy Watch 6 series. The company also launched the Galaxy Watch 7 series, which includes the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra. The new series features One UI 6 Watch, the latest software available for Samsung's flagship wearables.

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Samsung has updated the fingerprint enrollment process for its Galaxy Z Fold 6 series, allowing users to add their fingerprint whether the display is closed or open. This change comes after the company required users to open the device to add a new fingerprint in previous models.

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Arianespace and the European Space Agency are set to launch the Ariane 6 rocket for its maiden flight on July 9 at 2:00 PM ET from the ELA-4 launch pad at the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana. This comes after years of delays and issues. The rocket will be followed by two SpaceX launches on July 8 and 12.

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 features an ECG (electrocardiogram) that automatically detects irregular heart rhythms. The feature is not enabled by default and requires setup. Users can enable ECG notifications for irregular heart rhythms on the Galaxy Watch 6 and previous versions.

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