We've finally made it past the finish line, folks. The day is here, and at long last, the iPhone-to-Android messaging experience is about to get a whole lot better thanks to Apples (likely-reluctant) inclusion of RCS in iMessage. In case you weren't already familiar, RCS (the successor to SMS … [Read more...] about RCS is now rolling out to iMessage on iPhones with iOS 18
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Google Chrome is getting even more productive tab group features
There's no reason to deny it: we're all guilty of having too many tabs open at least some of the time. Over the years, Google has been working to address this problem in Chrome, and some of the updates that will be rolling out soon should help all those that find themselves buried in a mountain of … [Read more...] about Google Chrome is getting even more productive tab group features
4 new features coming to Chrome for iPhone and iPad users
The Chrome team at Google does a very solid job of keeping the browser on parity across all the platforms on which it lives. As with most software, Chrome does vary a bit from OS to OS but most features usually make it to all platforms sooner or later. Often, Chrome on Android will get new features … [Read more...] about 4 new features coming to Chrome for iPhone and iPad users
Sony partners with Backbone to give mobile gamers a tailored Playstation experience on the go
The Backbone One for Android just launched about a month ago, and with it, gave anyone with a Google, Samsung, or other Android phone a fantastic alternative to the GameSir X2. Along the launch of the mobile gaming controller, a $65 USD in value of free Stadia Pro, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and … [Read more...] about Sony partners with Backbone to give mobile gamers a tailored Playstation experience on the go
YouTube app for iPhone and iPad get picture-in-picture
iPhone and iPad users rejoice! It's been a long time coming, and finally, iOS and iPadOS 15.0 and higher will begin to receive picture-in-picture (PiP) over the next few days, allowing users to continue watching videos in a small mini player while simultaneously switching to other apps. The … [Read more...] about YouTube app for iPhone and iPad get picture-in-picture
How to fix your iPhone on Google Fi if you aren’t able to send or receive images, videos, or links
I’ve done it! I’ve finally managed to get my fiancée to switch over from T-Mobile to Google Fi. After years of using the service, the company added support for iPhones, and I couldn’t be happier. So, after an evening of swapping everything over, we finished up and had a unified phone bill and … [Read more...] about How to fix your iPhone on Google Fi if you aren’t able to send or receive images, videos, or links
Chrome on iOS to gain new features in upcoming version 103
iPhone and iPad users who use Chrome as their preferred browser will be treated to 6 new features in the upcoming 103 version. These new features focus on safer browsing, password security, an easier-to-use interface, and ways to help you get things done quicker. Enhanced Safe Browsing iOS … [Read more...] about Chrome on iOS to gain new features in upcoming version 103
iPhone and iPad users can now download Google TV from the Appstore
Apple device users have been forced to buy and rent movies from the web in order to cast them to a Chromecast since, well, forever. On Android, the Google TV app came out immediately alongside its release on smart TVs, so the experience for buying content and casting it is pretty seamless. I first … [Read more...] about iPhone and iPad users can now download Google TV from the Appstore
Waze users can now connect to Apple Music on iPhone
Waze is a community-driven map app acquired by Google in 2013 and is a favorite among those who prefer more immediate user-submitted data during their drive. The app shares real-time information on traffic conditions, accidents, police traps, blocked roads, and weather conditions. It works by … [Read more...] about Waze users can now connect to Apple Music on iPhone
Apple embraces Google’s Live Captions and introduces similar feature for iPhone, iPad and Mac
These days, iOS and Android have more in common as mobile operating systems than they have differences. Of course, you could argue all day long about which one does this more, but the fact remains that both borrow features from each other. Luckily, this results in both Apple and Google pushing to … [Read more...] about Apple embraces Google’s Live Captions and introduces similar feature for iPhone, iPad and Mac
How to use iMessage on your Chromebook
It goes without saying that Google's Chrome operating system lends itself much more to those of us who use Android smartphones. With the evolution of the in-built Chrome OS Phone Hub, the symbiotic relationship between Chromebook and Android phones has become near-seamless and it just keeps getting … [Read more...] about How to use iMessage on your Chromebook
[Update: Rollout confirmed] Google’s “Switch to Android” app quietly shows up in iOS app store, but not publicly launched yet
Update, April 21st, 11:50AM EST: Google spokesperson Ivy Hunt confirmed to The Verge that the rollout should be complete in a few weeks. The holdup is an upcoming update to Pixel devices that allows them to work with the app. Once the devices are all ready, then the app will be available in the … [Read more...] about [Update: Rollout confirmed] Google’s “Switch to Android” app quietly shows up in iOS app store, but not publicly launched yet
