Google appears to be preparing a response to Apple’s Find My platform. In the beta version of Google Play Services, there was a code hinting at such a feature in Android. In particular, there is a mention of the Find My Device network, which should allow your phone to discover your devices and those of […]
Tag: Android
Messages with an asterisk appeared in the main Android messenger, Google Messages
Google has introduced an important innovation for Google Messages, the basic messaging app for Android smartphones. We are talking about the ability to mark important messages with an asterisk. It can mark both a simple text message and a photo from a video. To mark a message, you just need to press and hold your […]
Google unveils big Android Auto update: better messenger experience, redesigned interface for multimedia and more
Google has introduced a number of innovations for the Android Auto platform, and some functions have already become available to motorists. Google announced that it will expand its support for third-party apps, including apps for charging electric vehicles, navigation, and more. Support for messaging apps has also been enhanced. A universal “application” is now offered […]
Is Google going to rein in third-party shells for Android? The company collects feedback from developers about the software running in the background
Almost every smartphone manufacturer now offers its own skin for Android. Despite the fact that in recent years Google has not limited its partners in any way, this may happen in the foreseeable future. Reportedly, the search giant began to turn to application developers to get feedback from them about the work of their programs […]
Android 12 beta has become the most downloaded beta version of the OS ever
A few days ago, Google released the second public beta of Android 12, and as it turned out, users are showing increased interest in it. According to Dave Burk, Google’s vice president of Android development, Android 12 beta is the most downloaded Android beta in the entire history of the operating system. Obviously, users are […]
Playing Android games on DualSense will be more enjoyable. Support for new controller functions will appear
The PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller works with Android smartphones from the get-go. However, soon such a bundle will be more functional. A new Linux kernel driver (which will feature functionality in Android) adds support for various DualSense controller features and controls. In particular, we are talking about LEDs, motion sensors, touchpad, battery charge and vibration […]
Google intentionally hides privacy settings on Android smartphones
The unedited class-action lawsuit filed in Arizona against Google is evidence of deliberately making it difficult for users to access privacy settings on Android smartphones. The company’s executives and engineers knew that Google made it harder for smartphone users to keep location information private. This was reported by Business Insider. The lawsuit notes that Google […]
Secret mode was discovered in Android 12. Game Mode is already running
A secret game mode was discovered in the released beta version of Android 12. One of the Reddit users found it in the settings of the Digital Wellbeing app. And where there should hardly be a game mode: in the “Do not disturb” modes schedule. You can already enter the game mode itself. There is […]
WhatsApp and Telegram have been doing so for many years: pinned chats and flagged messages will appear in the main Android messenger, Google Messages
Google is preparing a couple of new features for Google Messages, the basic messaging app for Android smartphones. Enthusiasts from the XDA Developers community of mobile developers have discovered evidence of upcoming innovations in the application code. First, it’s about supporting sticky conversations. The function will allow to pin up to three (the number may […]
Google will teach Android smartphones to turn off without a button
Google is preparing a new convenient feature for smartphones with the Android operating system. The Google Assistant voice assistant (Google Assistant) in the new Android 12 gained the ability to start by long pressing the power button, which usually opens the Android power menu. However, this turned out to be not the only change. As […]
