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Facebook in the Metaverse of Madness

11.07.2021 - By Android CentralPlay

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Facebook has changed their corporate name to 'Meta', and we have thoughts! The gang chat about this and its impact on Oculus.They also check out some Samsung rumors, One UI 4 beta, and some lingering issues with Pixel 6. Links: Facebook changes company name, is now called 'Meta' | Android Central Is a Meta rebrand enough to heal the toxicity of the Oculus name? | Android Central Facebook's Meta rebranding could start a trademark battle with a PC company | Android Central Oculus Quest to become Meta Quest, drop Facebook login requirement in 2022 | Android Central Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is coming to Oculus Quest 2 | Android Central Meta acquires popular VR exercise app Supernatural, a sign of things to come | Android Central Beat Saber surpasses $100 million in revenue on the Oculus Quest platform | Android Central Meta says it's shutting down the Facebook facial recognition system | Android Central Privacy in the new Metaverse | Android Central Leaked Galaxy S21 FE backplate shows a familiar design, with one exception | Android Central Samsung Galaxy S22 ready for early 2022 launch, reportedly in mass production | Android Central One UI 4 (Android 12) beta arrives for U.S. Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 models | Android Central Samsung Internet is finally getting one of Google Chrome's most useful features | Android Central Google to fix Pixel 6 'residual light' flickering issue with December update | Android Central Google Pixel 6 loses its smooth display when this Telegram feature is turned on | Android Central Google Pixel 6 Pro stock is running low following its release | Android Central Google is reportedly already working on a new Tensor chip for the Pixel 6 successor | Android Central Generator giant Generac acquires smart thermostat maker Ecobee for $770 milllion | Android Central NVIDIA's $40 billion Arm acquisition set back yet again by EU regulators | Android Central Sponsors: Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people and help grow their teams faster. Get started right now with a free $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/acp. Offer valid through December 31. Terms and conditions apply. Mint Mobile: Switch to Mint Mobile and get premium wireless service, starting at JUST $15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/acp!

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