With Android 13, Google will implement a change prohibiting the Accessibility APIs from being abused by sideloaded applications. Through the use of the "Restricted Setting" function, the user will be prevented from activating the accessibility service for potentially harmful apps. Once it's been … [Read more...] about Android 13 Restricted setting feature blocks sideloaded apps from notifications
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You can now drag images out of Keep into other apps on Android
Google Keep has been the subject of several APK teardowns lately that have revealed some interesting "possible" new features. Just last month, it was discovered that Keep is likely adding basic text formatting options, such as the ability to bold or italicize your text, as well as adding different … [Read more...] about You can now drag images out of Keep into other apps on Android
Android 11 on Nvidia Shield TV devices is breaking a bunch of apps among other issues
Who would have thought that a new Android version update for the Nvidia Shield TV and Shield TV Pro would end up breaking things? The new push to Android 11 brings with it per-use file permissions (scoped storage), so many users are now reporting things like apps that aren't able to access the … [Read more...] about Android 11 on Nvidia Shield TV devices is breaking a bunch of apps among other issues
The Google Play Store will now allow you to install Android TV apps right from your phone
Rolling out now is the ability to directly install compatible Android TV apps on your set-top boxes right from the Google Play Store on your Android devices. The feature was first discovered by a Redditor who goes by the name Avigi. For this individual, you can see below that in their attempt to … [Read more...] about The Google Play Store will now allow you to install Android TV apps right from your phone
Android 12 Beta 5 starts rolling out Material You redesigns for loads of Google apps
Android 12 Beta 5 just launched, and with this version of the mobile phone OS heading to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro that's completely upending its launch playbook, it's easy to see why people are excited for the entirely new direction Google is going. A complete redesign of the user interface that adapts … [Read more...] about Android 12 Beta 5 starts rolling out Material You redesigns for loads of Google apps
Microsoft abandoning Android in favor of web apps on Chrome OS
Last month, there was a lot of buzz around the Chrome OS community as numerous users reported that their free-standing Microsoft apps from the Google Play Store were telling them to make the move to the web. I, myself, wasn't too up in arms about this discovery for a couple of reasons. One, I do not … [Read more...] about Microsoft abandoning Android in favor of web apps on Chrome OS
Android and Linux apps can be moved between Virtual Desks in Chrome OS 92
Ever since Chrome OS launched its Virtual Desks feature, you've only been able to shift chrome tabs and web apps around between them. For anyone utilizing Crostini for Linux applications or the Google Play Store for Android apps, the very experience of using desks has likely felt incomplete. … [Read more...] about Android and Linux apps can be moved between Virtual Desks in Chrome OS 92
Android Studio update removes another obstacle for developing Chromebook-friendly apps
Google has been working diligently for the past two years to remove as many obstacles as possible in the hopes that developers will get on board with making their Android apps better-equipped for desktop devices. More specifically, I'm referring to how Android applications behave on Chrome OS. Over … [Read more...] about Android Studio update removes another obstacle for developing Chromebook-friendly apps
Android Enabled Chromebooks: Say Goodbye To Web Store Apps
One year ago, almost to the day, the Chromium project announced the phasing out of Apps from the Chrome Web Store for Windows, MacOS and Linux users. Citing the push for truly web-based apps, it now appears that Chromebooks will shift away from "Chrome Apps" as well. If you have an … [Read more...] about Android Enabled Chromebooks: Say Goodbye To Web Store Apps
Android Kiosk Apps Headed To Chrome Devices
Computer kiosks are becoming more widely adopted for uses that cover a wide spectrum of purposes. Information checkpoints, interactive displays and customer ordering stations are just a handful of the applicable use-cases for Chrome OS' kiosk mode. … [Read more...] about Android Kiosk Apps Headed To Chrome Devices
Google just dropped a new AI dictation app on iOS, and it looks like Android is coming soon
Google just released a brand new offline-first dictation app called Google AI Edge Eloquent. It is currently available on iOS and is designed to take on the growing market of AI-powered transcription services like Wispr Flow. It offers a surprisingly robust set of features completely for free and it … [Read more...] about Google just dropped a new AI dictation app on iOS, and it looks like Android is coming soon
Gemini is about to start checking off your to-do list by actually using your apps
For a long time, the true AI Assistant dream has been a bit of a tease. We can ask Gemini to write an email or summarize a doc, but when it comes to actually doing something—like booking a ride or ordering dinner—we’ve still had to do the heavy lifting of opening apps and clicking through menus … [Read more...] about Gemini is about to start checking off your to-do list by actually using your apps
