At Google I/O 2024, a pretty cool Android Auto announcement was made that is already making me a bit green with envy. Google Cast, the tech behind the Chromecast streaming devices, is making its way into cars equipped with Android Auto. This means you'll soon be able to cast videos, apps, and more … [Read more...] about The new Chromecast for Android Auto is making me really jealous
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Gemini for Android finally gets my most-missed feature
One of the most frustrating omissions of the Gemini voice assistant on Android has been the inability to set reminders. It was a glaring issue for me and many other users at launch that I think underscored how Gemini as a voice assistant wasn't quite ready for the spotlight. Thankfully though, … [Read more...] about Gemini for Android finally gets my most-missed feature
The Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for Android is a near perfect gaming companion
Contents The Backbone One PlayStation Edition was previously only available for iPhone users, and while I know I'm late to review this thing, I'm excited to do so because it's also available for anyone rocking an Android or Pixel phone. To be honest, it's a near perfect gaming companion for … [Read more...] about The Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for Android is a near perfect gaming companion
Silent Hill: Ascension coming to Android, is interactive and episodic, but it’s hardly a game
If you love psychological horror games, and you're already getting your fix this month with Google's new content for Play Games and Google TV, then you'll be happy to hear that everyone's favorite horror game, Silent Hill, is coming to Android soon! However, you may then be disappointed to hear that … [Read more...] about Silent Hill: Ascension coming to Android, is interactive and episodic, but it’s hardly a game
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 … [Read more...] about If you’re running Android 7, you won’t be able to play Pokémon Go anymore
This Android bug exposes your Google Wallet credit card details in plain sight via NFC
A security loophole has been found in Android that potentially puts your credit card details at risk through NFC, and yes, it displays your card number in plain sight! Google says it's preparing a fix for the issue that was discovered over on GitHub by MrTiz. By using an NFC device called the … [Read more...] about This Android bug exposes your Google Wallet credit card details in plain sight via NFC
Gmail’s Android app to introduce that “Select All” button you’ve wanted for years
If you've ever used Gmail's web version, you know how handy the "Select all" button is, right? It's that magical button that lets you select every single email with just one click, making your life a tad bit easier when you want to archive, mark emails as read, or do any other bulk actions. In fact, … [Read more...] about Gmail’s Android app to introduce that “Select All” button you’ve wanted for years
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; … [Read more...] about Yes, I have iMessage working on a Chromebook with Beeper for Android [VIDEO]
My favorite addition to the ChromeOS 116 out-of-box experience (OOBE)
Generally speaking, the out-of-box experience (OOBE) for Chromebooks has been a solid onboarding walkthrough, helping new and existing Chromebook users alike in finding their way around the most basic parts of the initial setup for a new device. And its utility has grown over the years, going from a … [Read more...] about My favorite addition to the ChromeOS 116 out-of-box experience (OOBE)
PSA: Android Nearby Share lets you transfer entire folders full of content over the air
There's an interesting feature in Android's Nearby Share that was first pointed out by Nail Sadykov and later mentioned by Mishaal Rahman. It turns out that you can share more than just individual files over the air, you can share entire folders full of content! Oh, and it works both directions … [Read more...] about PSA: Android Nearby Share lets you transfer entire folders full of content over the air
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 … [Read more...] about Android KitKat is ready to retire and Google Play Services will no longer support it
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 … [Read more...] about Google reveals Android Unknown Tracker Alerts for rogue AirTags, could potentially save your life
