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Wednesday Question: Pixel Owners, How’s Android 15 Treating You?

Tim October 16, 2024 33

It's been less than 24 hours since Google began rolling out Android 15 to Pixel devices, but already we're pretty curious how it's been treating owners. We're looking for the hot takes, people. I've come across a couple of very minor hiccups so far, but...

New YouTube Features Include Improved Miniplayer, Sleep Timer for All

Tim October 15, 2024 2

YouTube has announced a whole bunch of new features, all either now rolling out to users or available very soon. A lot of the new stuff is based on what users were apparently asking for, according to YouTube, with things like fine-tunable playback speed (0.05...

Theft Protection Features Go Global, New ‘Identity Check’ Detailed

Tim October 15, 2024 1

Google confirmed this morning the global rollout for the suite of Android Theft Protection features that have been getting released little by little. Things like Offline Device Lock and Remote Lock started rolling out gradually, but now these features will be...

Many Galaxy Devices Getting October Security Patch (Updated)

Tim October 15, 2024 1

Samsung is pushing the October security patch to a suite of Galaxy devices. Devices included in this rollout are the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Fold 6, as well as the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Flip 6. Nothing is listed in the changelog in addition to...

Buy and Play Xbox Games Inside Xbox App Starting in November

Tim October 11, 2024 3

The court's recent ruling to open up Google's mobile store in the US is already starting to create new opportunities for publishers. Announced this week, Microsoft will begin selling Xbox titles via its own Xbox app, which gamers can purchase and then...

Home Panel Rolling Out in Preview to Chromecast With Google TV Users

Tim October 10, 2024 7

Back in September, Google announced that the Google TV Streamer's new Home Panel function would be rolling out to all Chromecast with Google TV devices. That rollout has taken a while, but at last, there's proof that it's hitting devices. Available to those...

Dead Zebra’s New Glow in the Dark Android Mini Takes Me Back

Tim October 10, 2024 4

It's been a long while since we've showcased an Android mini from Dead Zebra, but this one is too good not to share. On sale now, there's a glow in the dark Android mini available, priced at $14. These little figures measure in at 3.25" tall, with posable arms...

DOJ Considers “Splitting Off” Chrome and Android From Google

Kellen October 9, 2024 26

Google issued a statement last night after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) shared an outline of demands it is considering following a judge finding that Google is a monopolist through how they distribute Google Search. The statement from Google talks...