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Yes, the use of biometrics can make getting into your favorite device faster and more convenient. But is it everything it’s cracked up to be? There are some definite pros and cons to consider when using biometrics. Current Trends and What’s to Come with Biometrics Current Trends and What’s to Come with Biometrics Biometrics are starting to make their way into more public arenas. Once reserved for high-level security needs, like scientific labs and government buildings, an automated identity confirmation is making its way into airports, regular places of employment, and academic campuses....

Because this is the final beta, that means that there is not a whole lot of new features here in this beta. This is mostly bug fixing, and continuing to finalize APIs. Developers can now get their apps ready for Android 13 and start publishing those updates on the Google play Store. Google says that for SDK, library, tools, and game engine developers, it is important to release your compatible updates as soon as possible....

If you own a Nintendo Switch, the Pro Controller is the perfect accessory to pick up and pair with the Switch. Primarily because it makes it much easier to game on the Switch when it is docked. As the Joy-Cons aren’t that great for playing the Switch while it’s docked. Since they are so small. You can dock the Switch or use the kickstand on the table with the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller....

As per Reddit user u/micku7zu (via Android Police), the issue occurs when an accessibility service with the “canPerformGesture” permission is turned on. When this is the case, the screen can pause for a couple of seconds whenever the battery drops by 1%. Needless to say, this is a pretty annoying bug, especially for a flagship of the Pixel 6’s stature. The remedy, according to the Reddit user, is to disable all accessibility services on the device....

The new Windows 11 third-party widgets will be available as companions to existing PWA or Win32 apps The new Windows 11 third-party widgets will be available as companions to existing PWA or Win32 apps But having third-party widgets on Windows 11 won’t be straightforward. Widgets will only be supported as companions to PWA (progressive web app) or Win32 apps. “We’re energized by the customer feedback on Widgets to date, people are enjoying the quick access to content most important to them in a way that is seamless without breaking their flow,” Microsoft’s EVP and Chief Product Officer, Panos Panay, said....