In a bit of a surprise announcement, Microsoft recently announced the shutdown of Windows 11’s Windows Subsystem for Android. The feature that has allowed you to run Android apps directly on your Windows PC for the past year is already being deprecated, but when you look at the reasoning behind this decision, it makes sense. […]
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Google Pay app says goodbye in the US
For those who use Google’s payment system, it’s time to say farewell to the standalone Google Pay app. As of June 4th, 2024, Google is officially discontinuing the app in favor of Google Wallet. Google says this move aims to simplify their payment offerings and create a more unified experience for users. So what does […]
Continue ReadingWhy the Samsung Galaxy S24 being more Pixel-like could be a good thing for Google
Samsung’s recent Galaxy S24 launch was a pretty bold shift in the Android smartphone world, seeing the world’s former #1 smartphone brand drawing some pretty striking parallels to Google’s own approach with its Pixel phones. The spotlight on AI at Samsung’s Galaxy S24 event was impressive, but it marked a very clear turning point in […]
Continue ReadingWhere to watch Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event and pre-order the new S24 phones
It’s crazy cold outside and that means it’s time to gear up for Samsung’s much-anticipated Unpacked event. Slated for today at 1PM, this event is set to unveil the latest innovations in Samsung’s flagship smartphone line, the Galaxy S24, and introduce the world to some fun, new AI features. In a pre-Thanksgiving announcement last year, […]
Continue ReadingSold on the Fold: editing a complex video with just the phone in my pocket
Over the weekend, I wanted to try something out that I knew would push my phone to its limits. As many of you all know, I made the switch to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 about 3 weeks ago and my love for this device continues to grow stronger by the day. I continually […]
Continue ReadingFinally, Google adds a ‘select all’ toggle to Gmail for Android
In a move that is so overdue that most of us forgot all about it, Google has finally added a simple ‘select all’ toggle in the Gmail app for Android that is now widely rolling out. I know, you’re likely thinking to yourself, “This wasn’t a thing, yet?” And other than the fact that this […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks, PWAs and the Play Store: why we need a way to force Android app downloads
Back in 2020, Google began introducing the ability for app developers to push their PWA to Chromebooks from the Play Store instead of the Android app. And I 100% love this decision. In many cases, PWAs (progressive web apps) are a far better experience on the desktop and work much smoother with the overall way […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 is beginning to arrive on Chromebooks, but only for a few right now
Contents Found all the way back in February of this year, we’re finally beginning to see the roll out of Android 13 for some Chromebooks. With ChromeOS 118 arriving last week, it seems a handful of boards now have Android 13 moving forward. Without flags or any special settings, we’ve successfully tested quite a few […]
Continue ReadingGoogle says wallpaper and emoji help us ‘be ourselves’, but my Pixel’s impact is greater than that
In a recent article on ‘The Keyword‘ by Google, Sebastian Bauer celebrates Android’s customization features such as wallpapers, widgets, and emoji as tools that ‘help us be ourselves’ on our phones. However, to me, what truly empowers us to be ourselves on our phones is our data, and the phone serves as a gateway to […]
Continue ReadingIf you’re running Android 7, you won’t be able to play Pokémon Go anymore
Pokémon GO will soon end its support for devices running on Android 7, also known as “Nougat.” Android 7 was released in August of 2016 and for the first time, offered multi-window view, which allowed users to use two apps simultaneously in split view. Additionally, it revamped the notifications system, enhanced the Do Not Disturb […]
Continue ReadingThree of my favorite upcoming Android 14 features probably aren’t what you expect
The release of Android 14 is right around the corner with the hardware event for Google’s Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, and you’d think I’d be gushing about the battery improvements, or the cross device improvements for app developers such as the display adaptability tools, but no. Here are the three of the features I’m […]
Continue ReadingI wish Android would remind me to reconnect to Wi-Fi if I disable it entirely and here’s why
Alright, let me paint a picture for you. Imagine you’re at home, cuddled up on the couch, all set to embark on a YouTube binge session. But, hold on a minute – without realizing, you’re not connected to your home WiFi. And guess what? You’ve blown through your monthly data limits, just like that. Yep, […]
Continue ReadingYes, I have iMessage working on a Chromebook with Beeper for Android [VIDEO]
If you’re an Android user with friends or family on iPhones, you’re probably well aware of the “blue bubble, green bubble” frustration that comes from the incompatibility between Apple’s iMessage and Android’s SMS/MMS/RCS messaging. It is a deeply-entrenched issue that primarily persists in the US; but companies like Beeper are stepping up to offer actual […]
Continue ReadingGoogle working on a linking feature that lets you transfer your active phone call between devices
Per Nail Sadykov on X, an editor on the Google News Telegram channel (and later posted by Mishaal Rahman), Google seems to be working on an Apple-esque “Device Linking” feature that would allow you to seamlessly shift an active phone call between your phone and other devices, presumably a Chromebook. Anyone familiar with iPhones, Macs, […]
Continue ReadingMassive Gboard update will let you handwrite in any text field, fixes your grammar with AI, more
This past week, we saw Gboard, the keyboard that killed Swype for myself and probably all of you, get the ability to be resized for tablets and foldables. Now, according to a new 9to5Google APK Insights post, Google’s keyboard is getting a serious makeover in version 13.3. This update is packed with a bunch of […]
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