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 […]
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Google 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 […]
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If 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 […]
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Three 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 […]
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I 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, […]
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Yes, 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, […]
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Massive 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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Celebrate Google’s 25th anniversary with these playful Android wallpapers and discounts
Google’s 25th anniversary is not just a milestone for the tech giant; it’s a celebration that every Google user can partake in! From August 8th to August 22nd, Google Stores across the Asia-Pacific region are offering a 25% discount on Pixel phones, Nest smart speakers, Chromecasts, and Chromebooks. There are also two exclusive and playful […]
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Gboard is set to roll out a new “Resize” customization feature for tablets and foldables
Currently in the Beta version, Google’s Gboard is introducing a new feature called “Resize.” This addition brings a simple, visual way to make granular customizations to the keyboard’s height, width, and location on-screen: making typing on your Android devices a more comfortable experience and giving larger screen devices like tablets and foldables a bit more […]
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Though delayed, Google’s revamped Find My Device network for Android gets leaked early
According to a new leak from the Google News Telegram group, who’s been responsible for several neat sneak peaks lately including the Google Calendar and News widgets, the Google Weather redesign and more, Google’s “Find My Device” network will soon be completely revamped! We’d already known for some time that this was the case, but […]
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Android KitKat is ready to retire and Google Play Services will no longer support it
Believe it or not, Android 4.4 KitKat is nearly 10 years old. Google’s been working hard to reduce fragmentation and now less than 1% of users are still on this version of the Android operating system. So, in just a few days, the company will retire it for good! KitKat brought some significant updates to […]
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Google reveals Android Unknown Tracker Alerts for rogue AirTags, could potentially save your life
Do you recall hearing about Grogu, Google’s much-anticipated competitor to the AirTag? What about the new Find My Device network, which was expected to launch soon? Unfortunately, these have been postponed until the year’s end. However, Google today revealed an incredibly useful feature developed in cooperation with Apple to tide us over – Unknown Tracker […]
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How to personalize your Android phone’s appearance with Emoji Kitchen wallpapers
Google’s I/O conference this year brought with it exciting new developments, with one of the standout announcements being the roll-out of Emoji-based wallpaper styling options for Android. As per 9to5Google, this new feature is currently available for some users running Android 14 Beta 3, and while it’s still in the trial phase, we can expect […]
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Android is making it even easier to swipe away your work life when you get home
Android has long since had the ability to add Work or managed profiles and let you compartmentalize your life. Turning off work when you get home so you can focus on your family and personal data, and vice versa when you get to the office or start performing office tasks. With what we believe is […]
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