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Google Photos Intros ‘Updates’ to Replace ‘Sharing’ Page

Tim November 7, 2024 2

Inside of Google Photos, the current Sharing page is where you access shared albums and conversations you have with other users. It can be messy at times, but to help clean it up, and also introduce new features, Google is replacing it with a new Updates page....

T-Mobile Customers, Get Your Free Gloves Next Week

Tim November 7, 2024 2

Every so often, T-Mobile drops an item through T-Mobile Tuesdays of straight fire, where customers flood stores and associates have to politely remind greedy people that these things are typically limited to 1 per customers. I'm obviously talking about that...

Verizon Details November Security Patch for Pixel Phones

Tim November 5, 2024 6

Verizon seems to be a tad early, detailing the November security patch for Pixel phones slightly ahead of Google. On its website where it lists software updates for phones on its network, the carrier shows that the latest security patch for each Pixel phone...

New Marvel SNAP Season Intros 6 Cards, Return of Deadpool’s Diner

Tim November 5, 2024 1

A new season of Marvel SNAP has launched, bringing with it six new cards, two new locations, plus the return of Deadpool's Diner. Titled War of the Nine Realms, the season focuses heavily on Asgard's heroes and villains, with characters such as Surtur,...

Gemini Users Can Now Control Smart Home Devices

Tim October 31, 2024 9

For those in the Google Home Public Preview, you can now control your smart home devices and compatible accessories with what's described as "natural language" thanks to the updated Google Home extension inside of the Gemini mobile app. This means that to...

Formovie’s Cinema Edge Projector is My Favorite Android Product This Year

Tim October 31, 2024 1

I have been waiting a long time for an upscale Android-powered projector, and thankfully, I found one that I love. Called the Cinema Edge from Formovie, a Mi ecosystem company (Xiaomi + Appotronics), this 4K UHD projector is powered by Google TV, making...

Official: Android 16 Release Scheduled for Q2

Tim October 31, 2024 7

Google announced a shift in its Android release timeframe this morning, with it confirmed that users can now expect to see a major Android release take place in Q2 of 2025. That's a big shift forward compared to what we've gotten used to from the folks in...

Google Play Gets Fullscreen Videos for Listings, Interest Picker for Apps

Tim October 31, 2024

Google announced a bunch of news concerning both Android developers and Android users this week, with the key points for people like us (regular ol' consumers) being upcoming changes for Google Play. A major change you will begin to see on app listings is the...