How to enable the Pixel Watch's hidden grid view app launcher right now
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How to enable Circle to Search right now on Pixel phones
If you didn't catch Samsung's launch of the Galaxy S24 series at Unpacked last week, Google announced a new feature called "Circle to Search". You just long press the home button or gesture nav han...
2024-01-22 20:57:20 +0000 UTC View PostThis hidden Android 14 feature reduces system resource use of preinstalled apps
If you judge every new Android release by what Google's marketing or your OEM's update changelog tells you, then you'll probably be disappointed by how few new features there seem to be. In my expe...
2024-01-02 23:39:21 +0000 UTC View PostAndroid's new 3D robot: Coming soon to a boot screen near you
Happy New Year! Hope y'all had a wonderful break. I've had a lot of time to unwind and relax with family and friends, but I'm ready to kick things into high gear once again. I have quite a big back...
2024-01-02 21:14:04 +0000 UTC View PostHow to enable Google Photos integration in Android's Photo Picker
Earlier today, I published an article about a feature I've been waiting a long time for: Google Photos ...
2023-12-16 00:35:50 +0000 UTC View PostNiagara Launcher Pro giveaway!
In case you missed it, I just made a post about the latest Niagara Launcher beta release which adds a neat feature called Anycon. You can read my post about it on 2023-11-14 18:42:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Confirmed: Pixel 8 supports display output. Here's a first look!
Y'all, it's real. The Pixel 8 series actually DOES support display output, and here's video proof that it does (thanks to Micha Lechner AKA 2023-10-15 16:24:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Here are the 164 wallpapers I made using the Pixel 8's generative AI wallpaper app!
The Pixel 8's generative AI wallpaper app lets you create brand new wallpapers that nobody else has eve...
2023-10-04 16:21:13 +0000 UTC View PostAndroid could finally be getting a native PDF viewer
After reading the headline, I know what some of you are probably already thinking: "Mishaal is crazy! Android already has a native PDF viewer app!" It might seem silly, but Android actually can't n...
2023-09-27 19:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostGoogle is expanding its war against 32-bit apps in Android 14
The vast majority of the Android apps you use on a day-to-day basis are either architecture agnostic or are explicitly compatible with 64-bit CPUs. Apps that don't support 64-bit CPUs are scarce no...
2023-09-21 15:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostAndroid 14 QPR may bring "virtual" dual SIM active support to Pixel
While I personally only use a single phone line when I'm not traveling*, I know many people use two (or more) lines on a daily basis. Some keep multiple lines so they can have one for personal cont...
2023-09-18 15:30:00 +0000 UTC View PostSources: To improve security, Google's making it (slightly) harder to contribute code to Android
By now, I'm sure you're aware that the Android operating system running on your phone is based on open source code provided by Google. The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) comprises the core OS f...
2023-09-14 15:00:20 +0000 UTC View PostRumor: Google is finally pushing OEMs to enable key camera features for third-party apps
While there are many Android phones with exceptional camera setups that in many ways outperform the iPhone, to get the best image quality out of them, you have to use the stock camera app. Many use...
2023-09-13 17:39:46 +0000 UTC View PostHow Google verifies your phone's fingerprint scanner is secure
As I explained earlier today, biometric authentication methods are classified into three tiers: ...
2023-08-28 21:09:53 +0000 UTC View PostPixel 8 may let you instantly reply to incoming notifications through Google Assistant
Getting Google Assistant to do something can be a chore when it struggles to recognize your voice, but it's also annoying that you have to say "Hey, Google" to get the Assistant's attention nearly ...
2023-08-24 18:05:17 +0000 UTC View PostAndroid 14 can automatically add a URL if you share a screenshot of a web page
Raise your hand if you've ever done this: You took a screenshot of a webpage to send to a friend or colleague but you didn't also send the link along with it. Maybe you wanted to only show them a s...
2023-08-22 17:12:44 +0000 UTC View PostYou may eventually be able to use your Android TV as a Bluetooth speaker
Most TVs that run Android TV/Google TV let you connect a pair of Bluetooth headphones so you can watch your favorite content without disturbing others. If you want to do the opposite, that is, use ...
2023-08-17 17:51:25 +0000 UTC View PostGoogle is preparing big upgrades for Android's taskbar
Android's taskbar for large screen devices debuted in Android 12L, but its current UI and functionality has changed significantly since then. For starters, the initial release of Android 13 brought...
2023-08-14 18:13:10 +0000 UTC View PostAndroid 14 could add a bubble bar for large screen devices
One of the features pioneered by Meta's Messenger app for Android is the chat head. Chat heads were floating windows that allowed users to send messages to their favorite contacts from any screen. ...
2023-08-11 20:00:59 +0000 UTC View PostAndroid may soon stop users from leaking their 2FA codes on the lock screen
It's going to take a while for everyone to switch over to passkeys, so in the meantime, we still have to contend with the fact that a lot of people use weak passwords and insecure two-factor authen...
2023-08-11 18:53:02 +0000 UTC View PostSources: Google will soon require foldable phones to meet hardware quality standards
Foldable phones are continuing to become more and more popular, and with each new generation, they're getting more and more accessible. Flip style foldables like the Motorola Razr+ and Galaxy Z Fli...
2023-08-10 15:32:26 +0000 UTC View PostHere's when Google plans to release Android 14 (to AOSP)
When will Android 14 be released? I've gotten this question a LOT from users over the last few months, but it's something I've avoided answering because I didn't want to give out a date that later ...
2023-08-08 23:24:22 +0000 UTC View PostAndroid 15 will introduce a new "Remote Authentication" feature
Google introduces new Mainline modules with each Android release, and of course Android 15 "Vanilla Ice Cream" will be no different. The company is working on a new Mainline module called "RemoteAu...
2023-08-08 23:06:37 +0000 UTC View Post