Google and Apple partnering on Android-iPhone switching (no, really) — here’s how it could work

Google and Apple have confirmed that they have teamed up to give iPhones and Android phones a smarter, built-in data transfer option for users who want to switch between their devices. The two companies confirmed as much in a statement to 9to5Google. And on Google’s side, the upgraded data transfer feature has made its first, …
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Medical AI at work in UK doctors’ surgeries

InTouchNow.ai is now offering doctors surgeries a piece of software designed to modernise phone answering, designed to reduce hold times and create a smoother, more responsive experience for patients and staff. In the UK, many GP (general practice) surgeries’ phone lines are tied up in the mornings as patients try to contact their medical practitioner …
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Starlink made ‘work from home’ possible from anywhere — now, I’m ready for a change

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on how to work anywhere, follow Thomas Ricker. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. I’ve worked from home for 20 years. In that time, I’ve seen technologies …
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