Presently, as powerful Hurricane Ian continues its track toward Florida, many residents are scrambling to find the most up-to-date information in order to stay safe. The simplest way of staying in the know is by registering to get local weather alerts by using Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), which … [Read more...] about How to opt-in for emergency weather alerts on Android
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How to tell Web apps and Android apps apart on your Chromebook
ChromeOS is one of the few operating systems that allows you to install applications from other operating systems, as is the case with Linux and Android apps that run in their own separate containers. However, having a combination of web app shortcuts, PWAs, Android apps, and Linux apps running on … [Read more...] about How to tell Web apps and Android apps apart on your Chromebook
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 rolls out and gives us some unexpected insights
Following the stable release of Android 13, Google will continue the Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) to update the platform with fixes and improvements on a quarterly basis, much like it did for Android 12. Unlike developer previews and betas, the QPR builds are safe for general use and include … [Read more...] about Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 rolls out and gives us some unexpected insights
Here are all the new fun and helpful features coming to Android
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, … [Read more...] about Here are all the new fun and helpful features coming to Android
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 … [Read more...] about Android 13 September security update rolling out now to eligible Pixels
Android 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 … [Read more...] about Android 13 is breaking RCS for some Google Fi users
Android 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 … [Read more...] about Android Chrome’s Reader-esque feature is making its way to ChromeOS
Discord 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 … [Read more...] about Discord app for Android will get major overhaul and improvements
1Password 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 … [Read more...] about 1Password 8 for Android is out with new look and improvements
Android 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 … [Read more...] about Android 13 Beta 4.1 patch addresses some final bug fixes
How 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 … [Read more...] about How to connect a Chromebook to WiFi using Nearby Share
Pixel 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 … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro will let you automatically switch between two devices
