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Finally, it looks like Android 13 is on the way to Chromebooks
One of the things I've been harping on over the last few months is the fact that Android is still forked on ChromeOS into Android 9 and Android 11. Both are outdated, and the containers for both versions are different, too, giving some users the older ARC++ container and others the newer ARCVM one. … [Read more...] about Finally, it looks like Android 13 is on the way to Chromebooks
Android 14 will let you know what bloatware your phone carrier has snuck onto your device
Yesterday, we covered many of the most notable features and changes that dropped with the Android 14 developer preview. Today, it was revealed that Google will detect and show you which applications your phone carrier has installed in the background without your awareness upon setting a device up … [Read more...] about Android 14 will let you know what bloatware your phone carrier has snuck onto your device
Android 14 developer preview now available as Google further prepares for Pixel Tablet launch
Starting today, Google is making the first developer preview for Android 14 (Upside down cake) available to users who aren't afraid to flash their devices. Let it be noted, however, that at this stage in development, the average user should not concern themselves with installation of the new … [Read more...] about Android 14 developer preview now available as Google further prepares for Pixel Tablet launch
Android 14 may introduce the ability to use your phone as a webcam for your Windows or Mac PC
I was personally not aware of this, but apparently, you can use your Android phone as a webcam for your Windows or Mac PC. Color me surprised, though I suppose I shouldn't be - the technology is capable. I simply never thought to use my phone as a camera for the computer because I've always had this … [Read more...] about Android 14 may introduce the ability to use your phone as a webcam for your Windows or Mac PC
ChromeOS to receive Android 13 style Themed Icons as a part of the Material You redesign
Google is on a roll with its Material You design language. The beautiful, new visual elements are invading every aspect of the company's ecosystem, and I've written ad nauseam about where it appears, so I'll spare you the details this time around. Essentially, you'll be hard-pressed to visit any … [Read more...] about ChromeOS to receive Android 13 style Themed Icons as a part of the Material You redesign
The first ARM Chromebooks with the newer Android 11 ARCVM container are finally on the way
To say the transition to the newer Android container on Chromebooks (ARCVM) has been a long, painful journey would be a massive understatement. Started well over 2 years ago, ARCVM is a new way of delivering Android apps on Chromebooks versus the older ARC++ container. It handles display scaling … [Read more...] about The first ARM Chromebooks with the newer Android 11 ARCVM container are finally on the way
Developers are sick of bots installing their apps and the Google Play Store has a solution
Something I never knew before, but should have suspected is that bots (automated programs) often download Android apps from the Google Play Store. You may be wondering why this would be a thing whatsoever, and well, manipulation of download and usage statistics allows listings to reach the top … [Read more...] about Developers are sick of bots installing their apps and the Google Play Store has a solution
The new Android Auto update finally launched at CES 2023 and it’s rolling out now
The long-awaited "Coolwalk" update has been talked about a bunch over the past year, and we've even seen its new interface quite a bit (it's been out in beta). During The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year, Google finally announced it in a blog post and detailed its many exciting additions. … [Read more...] about The new Android Auto update finally launched at CES 2023 and it’s rolling out now
Windows 11 is beta testing Android 13 while many Chromebooks are still stuck with Android 9
Yeah, this one is pretty frustrating. I'll be clear right off the bat, here; I've not used Android apps on a Windows laptop yet. The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) only went live this fall, so it's one of those things that has been on the radar for a while but hasn't felt essential to try … [Read more...] about Windows 11 is beta testing Android 13 while many Chromebooks are still stuck with Android 9
Google Nest and Android devices will now work with Matter
We have covered "Matter" and the effects it will have on the Smart Home industry quite extensively on this site. Basically, Matter is a new standard for smart home platforms, apps, and devices that makes it possible to connect smart home devices from different brands with one hub that is compatible … [Read more...] about Google Nest and Android devices will now work with Matter
‘Material You’ tube: A stylish, new widget is officially available for your Android phone
Material You all the things! If you've been reading our coverage for any length of time, then you'll notice that pretty much everything Google owns from apps to services and so on have all been slowly updated to match the company's new, more personalized design language. Material You intelligently … [Read more...] about ‘Material You’ tube: A stylish, new widget is officially available for your Android phone
