In the latest roundup of features that the Android team has been working on, Google took to The Keyword to share all the new and fun developments. Some of these we had already covered before on this site as they were either in testing or available already but without an official announcement. Some, however, are […]
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Android 13 September security update rolling out now to eligible Pixels
Google has announced that the first monthly security patch for Android 13, or September 2022 monthly software update, is rolling out now to eligible Pixel devices. Unfortunately, for reasons unknown, the Pixel 6a won’t be getting this update until later this month. This update patch, build TP1A.220905.004, includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users. […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 is breaking RCS for some Google Fi users
Following the public release of Android 13 earlier this week, a resulting issue originally spotted back in May has resurfaced and prompted a response from Google. The problem affects RCS connectivity for a small number of Google Fi customers where RCS disconnects upon the phone switching from WiFi to cellular and getting stuck in “Connecting…” […]
Continue ReadingAndroid Chrome’s Reader-esque feature is making its way to ChromeOS
Earlier this year, we reported on a Google Reader-esque feature that Chrome on Android was in the middle of implementing. This feature allowed users to follow sites and view the feed on the New Tab Page in the “Following” section beside “Discover.” The sudden appearance of this feature gave many of us hope that Google […]
Continue ReadingDiscord app for Android will get major overhaul and improvements
Anyone who has used Discord’s Android app can tell you how frustrating the experience is. Compared to its iOS and desktop counterparts, the Android version of the app doesn’t get the same features, and updates are usually delayed in favor of the others. This is about to change as Discord has announced that their Android […]
Continue Reading1Password 8 for Android is out with new look and improvements
Although Chrome’s built-in password manager has come a long way, adding on-device encryption on Android, iOS, and Chrome, plus providing a home screen shortcut on Android devices, the fact remains that some users need a password manager that can store more than just website credentials and credit card numbers. For those that need a bit […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 Beta 4.1 patch addresses some final bug fixes
A new patch is available for Google Pixel phone users running Android 13 Beta 4. This 4.1 patch (TPB4.220624.008) is a minor update that includes some connectivity bug fixes, such as Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPS data. It follows Beta 4.0, which was released a couple of weeks ago as the final beta before the final […]
Continue ReadingHow to connect a Chromebook to WiFi using Nearby Share
Google introduced Nearby Share to Chromebooks back with ChromeOS 91, which has since become an indispensable feature for those who also use an Android phone and like to share files back and forth between these two devices. But that’s not the extent of what Nearby Share can do. During the last Google I/O Developer Conference, Google […]
Continue ReadingPixel Buds Pro will let you automatically switch between two devices
The much-awaited Android audio switch feature will debut with the Google Pixel Buds Pro, which are now available for pre-order. This feature builds upon the existing “Fast Pair” feature and will intelligently use information about what you’re listening to and what you’re doing to switch the audio to the appropriate device. This is similar to […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 final Beta 4 rolling out to Pixel Phones
The fourth and final beta for Android 13 is rolling out today, and it includes a release candidate build for Pixel devices and the Android Emulator. As the last beta before the official release, which is only a few weeks away, there aren’t any obvious user-facing changes but rather some final system behaviors and the […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 Restricted setting feature blocks sideloaded apps from notifications
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 determined that an app fits this description, the Accessibility settings for that […]
Continue ReadingPlay Store might be getting a new logo, Material You in tablets and Chromebooks
The last time Google changed its Play icon was back in 2016 when its signature interlocking triangles took on a new brighter look. However, six years later, The Google Play store and its icon remained largely untouched, donning its outdated UI and icon. At the same time, the rest of the apps in the Google […]
Continue ReadingPixel “At a Glance” widget may soon get three new features
The “At a Glance” widget on Pixels has seen quite a few improvements lately with the addition of Flashlight reminders, and Nest Doorbell alerts this past month. However, it looks like Google may not be done with additions to this integral part of the Pixel experience. As discovered by 9to5Google in their APK teardown, three […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel’s car crash detection feature may be coming to other Android phones
Google Pixel’s Car Crash Detection feature, launched alongside the Pixel and later made available for the Pixel 3 and subsequent Pixel models, instantly became a highly praised addition to the Personal Safety app. As you may be aware, Google Pixel phones can tell when a car crash has happened by using their location, motion sensors, […]
Continue ReadingYou 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 font sizes. Considering the app is […]
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