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Group Chats Getting Upgrades on Google Messages

Tim April 2, 2025 3

According to spotted code inside the latest Google Messages beta build, your group chats should be getting a few upgrades soon. In the future, it looks as though Google will allow for the sharing of group chats via links and QR codes, making getting friends...

Telegram Gets Chromecast Support, Better Ways to Verify Users

Tim March 10, 2025 1

Telegram announced yet another big list of changes this month, and while most of it is catered towards those looking to monetize their Telegram presence, there's a few things for us normal users, too. While we're totally cool with influencers and creators...

RIP, Amazon Appstore on Android

Kellen February 20, 2025 12

The Amazon Appstore, which I'm not sure I understood to still be around for non-Amazon devices, is going away on August 20, 2025. Amazon shared the news this week, saying that it was time for your Android devices to find another app store, you know, like the...

Android Automotive is Getting “Dozens” of New Apps and Games

Kellen February 19, 2025 13

Google's Android Automotive, the car infotainment system that powers vehicles from Volvo, Polestar, and others, is getting an app upgrade this week. Google says that "dozens" of new apps are coming to cars with Google built-in, thanks to the car ready mobile...

Google Search Adds the Handiest Little Shortcut to Its Widget

Kellen February 3, 2025 6

Rarely do we see updates to apps that add minor changes that turn out to be a big deal, but I think we may have that today with an update rolling out to the Google App and its Google Search widget on Android. You can now customize the Search widget with a new...

New Flappy Golf Title Soon Coming to Android and iOS

Tim January 30, 2025 1

Noodlecake publishes a lot of titles for both Android and iOS, but it's been roughly six years since they released an in-house title -- Golf Blitz was the last one in 20019. After a long wait, we're getting Super Flappy Golf, penciled for release in late March...

Google Play Introduces “Verified” Badge for VPN Apps

Kellen January 28, 2025 2

When making the decision to protect your data connection, you might find yourself in a position where the countless number of VPN apps can overwhelm. There really are more than you can possibly keep track of, but a bigger problem might be over whether or not...

New Android Phone for Christmas? Here’s Some Things We Recommend

Tim December 26, 2024 5

It's that wonderful time of year, when maybe you or someone you know got gifted a new Android phone for the holidays. If you're someone new to Android or maybe just want a few new recommendations to freshen up your smartphone experience, here's a post for you....