If there is one thing I do envy about Apple’s ecosystem, it is the synergy between the company’s various pieces of hardware. Moving between your Mac, iPhone and iPad has become a refined process that is all but unparalleled by any other hardware/software combo. (See? I can say nice things about Apple.) Now, Google has […]
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Android to implement automatic app archiving to help you save a bunch of space on your phone
The Google Play Store’s Nextbit Robin-style app archiving tool was rolled out at the end of last year, and today, Google announced on its Android Developer Blog that this feature would begin working automatically instead of relying solely on users’ archival actions. According to Google, this one action can save you up to 60% of […]
Continue ReadingThe Google Play Store will soon let you easily revoke permissions from an app developer
Google is continuing its efforts to increase consumer trust in developers by helping them showcase their commitment to user privacy and data ownership. In an Android Developers Blog post, Google announced that it will soon implement a new data deletion policy designed to “empower users with greater clarity and control over their in-app data.” This […]
Continue ReadingSunbird is steaming forward to bring iMessage to Android
Correction: I mentioned another app that is offering iMessage for Android and stated that it will not be free. I was incorrect as Beeper has announced that the app will be free with a Plus plan that will cost $5-$10/month. Back in early December of 2022, news broke that a new company was attempting to […]
Continue ReadingTransfer files seamlessly with Android Nearby Share for Windows, now in beta
Google’s Nearby Share feature was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show last year, and since then, it has made its way to Android and Chromebooks. Now, Google is expanding this feature to Windows PCs through a beta release of an official app. To download the app, you need to have Windows 10 or 11, as […]
Continue ReadingSet it and forget it: Chrome for Android is about to make desktop view on mobile a breeze
Mobile browsing has improved a lot in recent years, but there are still times when you need to switch to desktop view to get the most out of a website. That’s where Chrome for Android’s desktop mode toggle comes in. The only problem? It used to be a hassle to use, requiring you to set […]
Continue ReadingApps installed on one of your Android devices may soon automatically sync to the others
If you’re someone who uses multiple Android phones or tablets, you know the hassle of downloading and installing all of your favorite apps across each device. However, a recent tweet from a user by the name of @AssembleDebug suggests that Google may soon introduce a feature to the Play Store that makes syncing apps across […]
Continue ReadingGoogle will be much more strict on task killer apps starting with the release of Android 14
Google just hinted that it may start implementing stricter measures against “task killer” apps with the release of Android 14. These apps are designed to force-stop background processes in order to free up memory and save battery life. However, they can often do more harm than good. Android already has built-in measures to manage tasks […]
Continue ReadingGoogle introduces a ‘Credential Manager’ to further kill off passwords
Google has been making strides in improving the sign-in experience for its users. Since last year, the company has been actively seeking ways to reduce the traditional use of passwords (read: It wants to kill passwords entirely). Now, the tech giant has unveiled its latest update to the passkey initiative. In a recent post on […]
Continue ReadingPre-register: Niantic hopes to catch Pokémon Go’s lightning in a bottle again with Peridot
Just back in May of this past year, Niantic, the game developer behind the phenomenon that actually got everyone walking around the real world revealed the upcoming release of their new game, Peridot. This time, instead of catching and training Pokemon, players are set to adopt and raise cute fictional pets. The game now has […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 15 is codenamed after one of the most popular sweet treats in the world
After months of speculation, the name of Android’s next major release has been spotted by teamb58 and shared by Mishaal Rahman on Twitter. According to a Tradefed commit, Android 15 will be called “Vanilla Ice Cream”. For those who are unfamiliar, each version of Android is named after a sweet treat. From Cupcake to Donut, […]
Continue ReadingPopular Nintendo DS title ‘Nintendogs’ could be coming to Android phones as an AR game
Nintendo could be developing the first Nintendogs game in over a decade, according to a recent USPTO application. While the Nintendo DS is long gone and the Nintendo Switch did not receive any games in the franchise despite being on the market for six years, this new game may give fans some much-needed renewed hope. […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Fast Pair for one-tap Bluetooth headphone connections finally releasing “soon”
Google has some exciting new features coming to Android and ChromeOS that will make its hardware and software work better together and be more accessible for its users. Over on its Keyword blog today, the company announced that these new updates will simplify how you interact with your phone, Chromebook, and accessories, ultimately allowing you […]
Continue ReadingPSA: You should uninstall apps on your phone in bulk using the Play Store, not Files by Google
Ever since 2018 when Google introduced a new ‘Free up space’ option in the Play Store and let users mass select apps to uninstall as opposed to manually pressing and holding each one in the app drawer to remove it from their device, we’ve been plagued with a troubling situation. For those of us who […]
Continue ReadingGboard’s extended toolbar options just received an appealing redesign
For years now, Google’s keyboard – cleverly named “Gboard” – has remained pretty much unchanged. To be fair, it doesn’t really need to be tweaked much. In fact, it’s one of the absolute best keyboards on the Google Play Store, and it’s baked into many Android devices out of the box now. After a quick […]
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