Category: Android
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A new look and feel for Chrome on Android tablets
Google Blog – 10.18.22 Tablets let you browse the web at home or on the go, whether you’re shopping for a new TV or finishing up some work. With the next release of Chrome on Android, we make it easier to navigate between tabs and get work done faster on your tablets. Source: A new…
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Lucky number Android 13: The latest features and updates
Google Blog – 8.15.22 Android 13 helps ensure your devices feel unique to you – on your terms. It comes jam-packed with new capabilities for your phone and tablet, like extending app color theming to even more apps, language settings that can be set on an app level, improved privacy controls and even the ability…
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Data Safety instead of App Permissions
Kaspersky Blog – 8.12.22 Starting July 20, all developers who publish Android apps in the Google Play store must detail what data they collect and how they use it. However, this undeniably positive innovation has been rather overshadowed by the forces of “optimization”: now, before installing an app, you have no way of knowing what…
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10 reasons to switch to Android
Google Blog – 6.29.22 In the last year, over a billion new Android phones were activated. Ready to join the fun, but not sure which phone is best for you? Consider one that’s loaded with the best of Google, that can fold to fit in your pocket or fit your budget, or has a camera that can capture any shot.…
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Coming soon: More ways to repair your Pixel phone
Google Blog – 4.8.22 We want you to have a great experience with your Pixel phone, and that includes easy access to high-quality and safe device repair if your phone is ever damaged. That’s why we’re working with iFixit to make it easier for independent repair professionals and skilled consumers with the relevant technical experience…
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A day in the life with Google Assistant
Google Blog – 3.28.22 The last few years have been full of change, and 2022 is no exception. Personally, I’ve begun heading back to the office for work — which is a pretty big departure from the days when I used to sleep, work, exercise and relax all inside my San Francisco studio apartment. Source:…
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How to Work Between Android/Windows for Apple Users — Snapdrop: Airdrop for All
OWC Blog – 3.12.22 (3.11.22) What do you do when there’s an Android or Windows device and you want to transfer a file, but Apple’s Airdrop won’t work? Snapdrop.net to the rescue! Source: How to Work Between Android/Windows for Apple Users — Snapdrop: Airdrop for All
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CES 2022: Better together with Android and beyond
Google Blog – 1.5.22 The average U.S. household had 25 connected devices in 2021, up from 11 in 2019. If you’re like me, you want to pick and choose the devices that work best for you regardless of brand. You also want to easily set up and move from one device to the next throughout your day,…
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Plan a perfect weekend with new Google Assistant features
Google Blog – 5.6.21 Moms everywhere can likely agree that this year (and then some) has had us working overtime. As a mom of two who’s working at home, I know that’s how I’ve felt. Maybe that’s why I’m extra excited for Mother’s Day this year. And just in time, there are a few new…