#android

#android

Google has rolled out in-line translation support for Circle to Search

Translation happens in-line, replacing the original text entirely [ more ]

Afterplace receives significant post-launch support with new features and improvements.

Latest update for Afterplace includes new dialog, postgame content, scenes, and fixes on both iOS and Android. [ more ]

The vue-x-platforms project enables Vue.js applications to run on various platforms.

The supported platforms include web, iOS, Android, and Vision Pro. [ more ]

Cutting, copying, and pasting on Android is straightforward and consistent across apps.

The process for selecting, copying, and sharing text involves pressing and holding on a word, dragging the handles to select more words, and using the options that appear above the selection. [ more ]

CES 2022 saw a trend of interoperability across different devices and ecosystems.

Big tech brands like Google, Samsung, and LG are collaborating with competitors to improve user experiences. [ more ]

Google lost an antitrust lawsuit over its Android app store, with the jury deciding that the company's payments system was anticompetitive and harmed consumers and developers.

Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, brought the lawsuit and the verdict is seen as a win for the game developer community. [ more ]

Epic Games wins court battle against Google over Android app store monopoly

Google plans to appeal the decision [ more ]

Gmail may soon add an "Unsubscribe" button for Android users to easily stop receiving promotional emails.

The button will be located at the top of the email, just like it is on the web version of Gmail.

Google is also working on a predictive back navigation function that will only be available on devices with Android 14. [ more ]

OnePlus has released the stable Android 14 update for the OnePlus 11, starting with users in India.

The update includes features such as Fluid Cloud, File Dock, Content Extraction, and Smart Cutout.

Improvements have been made in system stability, app launch speed, and animations. [ more ]

Opera's AI tool Aria can now summarize text-based web pages on Android for quick understanding. [ more ]

Phones continue to dominate despite Humane AI gadgets; Google shifts focus to more AI integration in Android with Gemini as a potential game-changer. [ more ]

AI-assisted Q&A feature on Android may impact YouTube viewing experience and creators' revenue. [ more ]

Google enhances Circle to Search on Android for math and physics problem instructions. [ more ]

Bard, Google's AI for Android, will be able to read and analyze users' private messages to improve messaging experiences.

Concerns about privacy arise as Bard will store message requests in the cloud for 18 months, raising questions about data privacy and potential human review. [ more ]

Google and Apple are introducing anti-stalking features for Android and iOS to detect unauthorized tracking devices, emphasizing user safety and privacy. [ more ]

Google launches Find My Device network for Android.

The Find My Device network includes over a billion devices and supports Bluetooth tags. [ more ]

Android provides tools to manage app permissions.

Regularly auditing app permissions is important. [ more ]

Creating a Wi-Fi hotspot for internet access can drain a phone's battery, but creating a Bluetooth hotspot is more power-efficient.

On Macs running macOS 11 "Big Sur" or later, creating a Bluetooth hotspot is no longer supported, but you can still tether your Android phone to the Mac using a USB connection. [ more ]

You can easily share your location with trusted friends and family from your Android phone using Google Maps.

Location sharing can be a one-way or two-way arrangement, giving you control over who can see you and when. [ more ]

Google's version of Tile/AirTags for Android is ready to launch with partners Pebblebee and Chipolo shipping their tracking tags soon.

The Bluetooth tracking network on Android will enable tracking tags from various hardware partners like Pebblebee, Chipolo, Eufy, Jio, and Motorola later this year. [ more ]

The OnePlus Watch 2 is a strong contender in the smartwatch market for Android users.

It offers a handsome design, useful workout tracking, and impressive battery life. [ more ]

Google's January 2024 Google Play System update, which was pulled after causing issues with users' phone storage, is now rolling out again.

The update originally caused crashing apps, screenshot issues, and inconsistent storage on devices with multiple user accounts or work profiles. [ more ]

Capcom released Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective remaster for iOS and Android this month.

The iOS version of the game is free to start with a single in-app purchase while the Android version is a premium game. [ more ]

Dragon Quest Builders is on sale for $9.99 on iOS and Android, originally priced at $27.99.

The game has been ported to PC via Steam, maintaining its blend of Minecraft and Dragon Quest elements. [ more ]

Playdigious has discounted most of its library on iOS and Android by 30-50%.

Featured games include Dead Cells receiving its last major update soon. [ more ]

Warframe now available on iOS, with Android release later.

Features cross-save and cross-platform functionality for gameplay continuity. [ more ]

Microsoft is adding touch controls to its Xbox apps for iOS and Android devices.

The touch controls are identical to the ones found on Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming service. [ more ]

Android 13 introduced a privacy-focused photo picker that only allows apps access to selected photos and videos stored locally on a phone.

Google has updated the photo picker to allow access to files stored on the cloud, starting with Google Photos. [ more ]

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GridView scrolls automatically [ more ]

Tilting Point and Hilfiger Ventures have released the interactive fashion game Fashionverse on iOS, Android, and Netflix Games for mobile.

Fashionverse allows players to create fashion sets and mood boards, with other players voting on their creations.

The game will also have virtual Pop-Ups as events in collaboration with fashion and art brands. [ more ]

Lenovo is releasing a range of new laptops, desktops, and accessories at CES 2024 to cater to a varied audience.

The ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is a 2-in-1 detachable laptop that offers the best of both Windows and Android worlds. [ more ]

Turn off personalized ads and delete advertising ID on Android

Use privacy-friendly apps like Signal, DuckDuckGo, and Proton for messaging, searching, and email [ more ]

To change the time on a Huawei Watch GT 4, you need to change it on your paired smartphone.

Android users can change the time zone by going to Settings > General Management > Date and Time on their phone. [ more ]

There's a simple hack to allow Android and Windows users to join FaceTime calls.

Non-iPhone users can open FaceTime links on Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers. [ more ]

Android devices get updated Emoji Kitchen sticker combinations.

Google Messages for Android gets Voice Moods feature with animated emojis and customizable backgrounds.

Wear OS gets updates for controlling smart home devices and automating daily tasks.

Google TV adds ten new free channels to choose from. [ more ]

Spotify struck a special deal with Google to pay no commission when users sign up for subscriptions using its own payment system on Android.

Under the same deal, Spotify paid Google only four percent commission if users signed up through Google, much less than the usual 15 percent for other apps.

Google's partnerships head stated in court that if Spotify didn't work properly on Android, people would not buy Android phones. [ more ]

Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified in an antitrust trial regarding the Google Play Store's business practices.

Epic Games is arguing that Google's payment processing system harms consumers and developers by driving up prices and suppressing competition.

Pichai's testimony in this trial follows his previous appearance in a separate antitrust trial regarding Google's dominance in the search engine market. [ more ]

Nothing is partnering with Sunbird to hide the fact that users are sending text messages from an Android handset to iPhones via Apple's iMessage.

The workaround involves using Sunbird's unified messaging platform, which routes communication through a server farm of Mac Minis.

This situation is unique to the US, as most of the world uses third-party platforms like WhatsApp. [ more ]

If you've already decided on an iPhone, decision-making is somewhat easier, but the variety within Apple's offerings can still bring complexity. Choosing between Android and iOS involves considering ecosystem lock-in and software support, as well as how the phone fits with other devices. [ more ]

Location tracking can be convenient but also raises privacy concerns.

Google tracks your location through multiple built-in apps on Android phones. [ more ]