Android

Android 14 apps will soon use your terms of address to personalize how they address you

Ever cringe when an app clumsily addresses you with the wrong pronoun? Well, it seems people at Google are not fans of this, and as a result, the latest Android...
Dec 12, 2023 1 Min Read
Android

Android 15 could bring native support for app archiving

Remember the clunky dance of uninstalling and reinstalling apps just to free up space? Google Play’s app archiving feature offered a much-needed solution, but its limitations left...
Dec 12, 2023 1 Min Read
Android

Android 14 QPR2 beta 2 brings landscape mode makeover to the notification panel

Ever flipped your phone sideways and felt like navigating the screen was a workout? You’re not alone. The Android interface, while adaptable, hasn’t always played nicely...
Dec 12, 2023 1 Min Read
Android

Android 14 QPR2 beta 2 brings new 'Circle to Search' gesture to Pixel phones

With the latest Android 14 QPR2 beta 2, Android expert Mishaal Rahman discovered that Google is prepping a ‘Circle to Search’ gesture in Android 14 that’s...
Dec 12, 2023 1 Min Read
Android

Android 14 takes aim at notification spam with 'Cooldown' feature in latest beta

Google often introduces new features with beta updates, and the latest Android 14 QPR2 beta 2 release is no different. As part of the new update, Google is now working...
Dec 12, 2023 1 Min Read
Google

I got Video Boost on my Pixel 8 Pro using THIS trick (without even having December update)

Here’s the crux of the article in video form: Video Boost started rolling out to the Pixel 8 Pro with the December Feature Drop, but its gradual availability...
Dec 12, 2023 1 Min Read
Android

PSA: Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro won't let you hide the camera cutout in Developer Options

Google has quietly removed the option to hide the camera cutout in the latest Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro devices. This move comes after years of offering the feature...
Dec 11, 2023 2 Min Read
Google

Pixel 8 Pro 'Video Boost' before-and-after videos emerge on social media as majority still waits for the feature

The December 2023 Pixel Feature Drop introduced several exciting new features, including Video Boost, which promises to significantly enhance the quality of videos captured on the Pixel 8 Pro. However...
Dec 11, 2023 3 Min Read
Android

ICYMI: Here’s why your Google Pixel hasn’t received December 2023 Feature Drop

Google’s December 2023 Pixel Feature Drop promised exciting new features and improvements, but many Pixel users are still waiting for the update to arrive. While some received it...
Dec 11, 2023 1 Min Read
Android

Samsung's One UI 6.1 update to bring Pixel 8 AI Wallpapers to Galaxy phones

AI has become a key selling point for Google, with Pixel 8 showcasing its prowess across various features. The Pixel 8 Pro takes it a step further, having received additional...
Dec 11, 2023 1 Min Read
Android

Can you turn off emoji animations in Google Messages? Here's the answer

A recent Google Messages update introduced a delightful feature for emoji enthusiasts — animated emoji for messages containing only emoji. This builds upon Google’s playful approach to emoji...
Dec 08, 2023 1 Min Read
Google

Google shares method to restore missing files from Google Drive due to recent bug

Last month, Google started investigating a significant data loss issue impacting some Google Drive users. The issue came to light through a South Korean user’s forum post, quickly...
Dec 08, 2023 2 Min Read