iOS14 public beta is released, Google’s Pixel 3A is discontinued, and Samsung's event is coming soon The Vergecast

Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, and Dan Seifert discuss Apple's iOS14 public beta, the future of Google's phones, and what to expect at Samsung's next hardware event.
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Reddit says it’s fixing code in its iOS app that copied clipboard contents

LinkedIn says it will stop repeatedly copying iOS clipboard

Apple promises to support Thunderbolt on its new ARM Macs

Intel’s Thunderbolt 4 standard looks to raise the bar for USB-C devices

Google’s Pixel 3A is discontinued, but these retailers are still selling it

Samsung reportedly won’t include chargers with some phones starting next year

Samsung needs a splashy product for its splashy product launch

Mysterious new Samsung wearable revealed in FCC filings

Logitech is already giving up on its Alexa-powered Harmony remote control

Google’s upcoming Nest speaker revealed in regulatory filing

BMW is going all-in on in-car microtransactions

A weakened version of the EARN IT Act advances out of committee

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