Nothing ear (1) adds Google Assistant, Siri, Alexa support

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Nothing backtracks on its initial statements, saying it wouldn't add virtual voice assistant support to its ear (1) earbuds. The company released an update that brings Amazon's Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple's Siri to the earbuds. To call the assistant of your choice, you need to triple tap on the earbuds.

The update comes through firmware version 0.6700.1.86, but 9to5Google reports that the earbuds often miss the third tap. The site recommends deleting and re-installing the ear (1) app to get the feature to work. Or you can choose to unlink and re-pair your earbuds to get rid of any lingering issues.

Amazon reportedly fixed Appstore issues with Android 12

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Amazon has reported that it rolled out an update for its Appstore, which supposedly fixes the issue that Android 12 users have been having for over a month. Android users who downloaded the latest version of the operating system found the Amazon Appstore wasn't working correctly. The problem is likely caused by the lack of compatibility between Amazon's built-in DRM and the mobile OS.

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Some 4th-gen Echo speakers can detect motion

Amazon has started rolling out a new feature to the fourth-generation Echo and Echo Dot to detect if someone is in the room. It now emits an "inaudible ultrasound wave," so you can enable features like turning connected devices on and off when you enter a room. 

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Amazon releases Billie Eilish limited-edition Echo Studio in the US

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Billie Eilish fans in the US can show their love for the singer with a new Amazon Echo Studio model. The limited-edition speaker features the cover art of Billie's latest album, Happier Than Ever, on the fabric covering it. Amazon markets it as "perfect for listening to Billie Eilish's latest collection of songs" by using its spatial audio feature available through its Music Unlimited service. There's no price yet for this special edition version, but the regular Echo Studio goes for $259.99.

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