Late last week, amidst the buzz of Gemini's impending takeover of Google Assistant on Android, Google quietly slipped in another announcement: the discontinuation of seven more Assistant features. This comes after the 18 feature removals announced at the start of 2024, signaling the clear shift in … [Read more...] about Google Assistant is losing 7 key features on Android and Nest devices
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Chromebooks, ChromeOS and the Android Kernel: what we think is going on [VIDEO]
There's been a lot of talk, rumor, excitement and trepidation going around about Android replacing Chrome OS on Chromebooks. On one side, you have Google telling us just a bit about the changes under the hood in an announcement that was purposefully meant to sound benign. On the other, you have wild … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, ChromeOS and the Android Kernel: what we think is going on [VIDEO]
For some reason, I really want Lenovo’s new, smaller Android tablet, and I’m not alone
One of the new pieces of hardware shown off at CES 2025 was Lenovo's new, higher-end, smaller tablet - the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3. For all those who still hold Google's Nexus 7 tablets as favorites (perhaps nostalgically), this smaller 8.8-inch tablet from Lenovo likely hits a bit … [Read more...] about For some reason, I really want Lenovo’s new, smaller Android tablet, and I’m not alone
Android Quick Share is adding QR codes as an option to share files
Google is rolling out a really handy new feature for Android users after announcing it back in December: QR code-based sharing in Quick Share. First announced back in December, this update is set to simplify file sharing across Android devices. Here's how it works: when you're ready to share a … [Read more...] about Android Quick Share is adding QR codes as an option to share files
Android’s new ‘Screen Time Reminders’ are my absolute favorite wellbeing feature
Google has been quietly rolling out a new feature to its Digital Wellbeing suite on Pixel and other Android phones called Screen Time Reminders. This feature aims to help users avoid getting sucked into their favorite apps for hours on end, and I'm already 100% on-board with this helpful, … [Read more...] about Android’s new ‘Screen Time Reminders’ are my absolute favorite wellbeing feature
The Pixel Tablet can now sync notifications in Android 15: Here’s how to set it up
The Pixel Tablet is a fantastic device that I've been using a lot around the house, but one thing that has consistently bugged me is the duplicate notifications. Thankfully, with the launch of Android 15, Google now has a fix that allows you to sync notifications across Pixel devices, including the … [Read more...] about The Pixel Tablet can now sync notifications in Android 15: Here’s how to set it up
Android tablets are finally getting my most-wanted windowing feature
Google is about to give Android tablets a serious productivity upgrade with a new feature that could change how we use these devices. Google's testing a new feature that lets you resize and arrange app windows just like on a desktop computer. This means no more full-screen or split-screen apps … [Read more...] about Android tablets are finally getting my most-wanted windowing feature
iPhone 16 is here, but I’m hyped for just one reason: RCS on iOS 18
It's that time of year again, folks. As the tech world has sights set on the latest Apple event that is producing the new iPhone 16 as we speak, we all know we'll be seeing slightly improved phones, some impressive specs, and a few 'innovative" or "magic" new features from Apple. For me, however, … [Read more...] about iPhone 16 is here, but I’m hyped for just one reason: RCS on iOS 18
Android gets 5 new features for accessibility, convenience and safety
Google has introduced a handful of new features for Android that bring some interesting and useful new functionality to the OS. From enhanced accessibility to streamlined search capabilities and critical safety features, these updates legitimately improve the Android experience for users across the … [Read more...] about Android gets 5 new features for accessibility, convenience and safety
Lexar’s “iPhone” SSD is crushing it on Kickstarter and it works on Android too
Lexar recently launched a Kickstarter for a brand-new portable SSD system targeted toward smartphone content creators, and it had blown past its $10,000 target goal and is currently sitting at a whopping $835,000. It's safe to say this thing is generating some serious buzz and Android users should … [Read more...] about Lexar’s “iPhone” SSD is crushing it on Kickstarter and it works on Android too
Chrome for Android is getting a modern, seamless sync makeover
Google Chrome is by far the most-used browser in the world. It has a massive user base on both desktop and Android, and it is about to get a long-overdue update to how it handles your data. If you're tired of manually fiddling with sync settings or the outdated login screen that doesn't really … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android is getting a modern, seamless sync makeover
ChromeOS running on Android phones is still in the cards, it seems
Just over a month ago, a strange report hit the internet of Google testing out the ability to run ChromeOS in a container on Android. It was an odd proposition, but one that makes some serious sense when you stop and think of it. For Android phone users (maybe just Pixel users at first), having an … [Read more...] about ChromeOS running on Android phones is still in the cards, it seems
