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Android 13 Takes Over Just as Android 14 Releases

Kellen October 31, 2023 14

We used to regularly keep tabs on Android version distribution numbers as a way to see how quickly (or slowly) phone makers were adopting the latest version of Google's mobile OS. But then from the end of 2018 into 2019, Google mostly cut off public access to...

Google Photos Soon Getting Photo Stacks to Help Organize Your Library

Tim October 26, 2023 3

Google is reported to be working on a new feature for Google Photos that will help clean up and organize your library. Called Photo Stacks, the name is literal, taking similar photos that were taken together and automatically grouping them into a stack....

Hey, Seattle: Google Wallet Getting ORCA Card Support

Tim October 26, 2023 8

Google Wallet is detailing upcoming changes for the app this week. Both listed as "coming soon," Seattle and nearby residents will be excited to learn that ORCA transit card support is coming to Wallet, and in addition, enhanced ride history, savings insights,...

Google Maps Now Has Immersive View for Routes, Updated Colors

Tim October 26, 2023 5

Last year at Google I/O, the Maps team introduced Immersive View. Using AI, Google created an explorable digital model of supported areas using billions of Street View and aerial images. The end result is pretty sweet, and now, Immersive View for Routes has...

Android Turns 15: Here’s Some Memories for You

Tim October 25, 2023 41

It was late 2008 when T-Mobile introduced the G1, aka the HTC Dream running the Android OS. Believe it or not, 2008 was now 15 years ago, and due to this milestone, Google is celebrating. Google is sharing its favorite Android memories this week, so we figure...

YouTube Music Gets Generative AI for Playlist Art

Tim October 24, 2023 5

YouTube Music is the latest service from Google to receive the AI treatment, with generative AI getting added into the app to help you create amazing playlist cover art. I'm telling you right now, this looks like fun. Starting today, US users can access this...

Spot Malicious Apps With Google Play Protect’s Real-Time App Scanning

Tim October 20, 2023 2

For those of you who find themselves downloading apps and installing them from sources other than Google Play, this news is for you. Detailed this week, Google Play Protect is getting real-time app scanning, utilizing on-device machine learning and similarity...

Typhur’s Sous Vide Station Might Get Me to Finally Try Water Cooking

Tim October 5, 2023 16

Ever heard of Typhur? Before 2023, I was unaware of the company, but I was made familiar with their existence back when a close friend of mine showed me their own Typhur-made InstaProbe after I wouldn't shut up about my beloved MEATER smart meat thermometer....