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**Related issue:** For #33391
## Testing
- [X] Added/updated automated tests
there's a number of tests for this, if they still pass we're in good
shape
- [X] QA'd all new/changed functionality manually
I tested the front-end successfully, and saw an auto-update go through
on an ipad. Also verified that the activity metadata is correct.