What you need to know Facebook will allow you to create multiple Facebook profiles, each with their own friends, settings, and feeds. You can switch between profiles in the Facebook app without needing to log out. Separate profiles do not need to use your real name, so long as they don’t impersonate someone or “misrepresent… Continue reading Facebook now makes it easy to lead a double life with multiple personal profiles
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Android 14 QPR1 beta offers big improvement for apps like Instagram on foldables
What you need to know Mishaal Rahman has shared a new app aspect ratio override feature on the latest Android 14 beta. It lets apps like Instagram be viewed in full-screen rather than letterbox view. The new update could benefit foldables, like the Pixel Fold, and large-screen devices, like the Pixel Tablet. Foldables are quite… Continue reading Android 14 QPR1 beta offers big improvement for apps like Instagram on foldables
TikTok tests Google Search integration to boost in-app results
What you need to know TikTok has been spotted, including Google Search links in some queries. The company confirmed that it is testing third-party integrations within the app, with tests being carried out in several different markets. This year, TikTok started including Wikipedia links in some search results through a partnership, while Google has also… Continue reading TikTok tests Google Search integration to boost in-app results
Google is already pushing the first Android 14 QPR1 Beta, available now
What you need to know Google is rolling out the first beta for Android 14 QPR1, which sets the groundwork for the first Android 14 quarterly update, likely in December. The beta features several bug fixes and likely includes plenty of user-facing changes, although there may be plenty of existing bugs. The list of eligible… Continue reading Google is already pushing the first Android 14 QPR1 Beta, available now
Google makes auto-archiving available for everyone on Android to help save storage space
What you need to know Google is giving users the ability to save space on their devices. The search giant is making auto-archiving apps available for everyone. Users can enable the feature by default, which wasn’t the case earlier. Archiving apps on your device is an excellent tool from Google via Play Store that can… Continue reading Google makes auto-archiving available for everyone on Android to help save storage space
Google Chat tweak aims to help you better follow the conversation flow
What you need to know Google is introducing new message bubbles on Google Chat. The aim is to differentiate incoming and outgoing chats. The rollout begins gradually for the web, followed by Android devices later this month. Google Chat finally got the much-needed redesign that makes it look more like Slack, Teams, and other messaging… Continue reading Google Chat tweak aims to help you better follow the conversation flow
Elon Musk says Twitter, now X, will charge all users a ‘small’ monthly subscription fee
What you need to know X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will go behind a paywall, making all users pay a monthly subscription fee. It’s unclear when this will happen or how much users will have to pay. Elon Musk announced this change during a live-stream on the platform. Elon Musk has… Continue reading Elon Musk says Twitter, now X, will charge all users a ‘small’ monthly subscription fee
Big Fitbit app redesign arrives on Android and iOS devices
What you need to know Fitbit is rolling out its redesigned app which simplifies the app into the Today, Coach, and You tabs. The “Today” tab features customization options so users can bring some focus to their most important stats and goals. The “Coach” tab makes finding the right workouts and instructors easier while the… Continue reading Big Fitbit app redesign arrives on Android and iOS devices
Bard now taps into the brains of Google apps to get even smarter
What you need to know Bard is now a supercharged AI assistant, with real-time info from Maps, YouTube, Hotels, and Flights at its fingertips, though you can disable these extensions anytime. Bard will also be able to access your Gmail, Docs, and Drive to help you find, summarize, and answer questions about your personal content… Continue reading Bard now taps into the brains of Google apps to get even smarter
YouTube Music might have you reaching for a tissue with its new mood filters
What you need to know Users on Reddit have started noticing additional YouTube Music mood filters such as Cry, Feel Good, Romance, Sleep, and Party. The filters, joining several existing ones, will display Quick Picks, Mixed for You, blends, and more related to the category. The filters are rolling out slowly and this is yet… Continue reading YouTube Music might have you reaching for a tissue with its new mood filters
Google’s Gemini AI inches closer to a showdown with OpenAI’s GPT-4
What you need to know Sources have allegedly stated Google is giving outside developers a chance to play around with its new Gemini AI system. Developers have gained access to a smaller version of Gemini while Google continues to “train” the full version. Gemini reaching a limited test could mean the company is getting closer… Continue reading Google’s Gemini AI inches closer to a showdown with OpenAI’s GPT-4
New Pixel update rolls out ahead of Android 14
What you need to know Google has released the September 2023 update for Pixel devices. The update includes the latest patches for the Android security bulletin. Google may release stable Android 14 in October, while the first QPR1 Beta will release this week, If you’re waiting for Android 14 to hit your Pixel phone, it… Continue reading New Pixel update rolls out ahead of Android 14
More than 100 new emoji are on the way with Unicode 15.1
What you need to know The Unicode Consortium just released its 15.1 standard, which includes the introduction of 118 new emoji. The latest emoji designs include shaking and nodding heads, a phoenix, a lime, an edible brown mushroom and a broken chain. We can expect to see tech brands provide new emoji support throughout the… Continue reading More than 100 new emoji are on the way with Unicode 15.1
The 7 best new features in OnePlus OxygenOS 14
We’re getting an early look at how the next version of Android will look on various phones; Samsung showed offĀ One UI 6Ā with a new visual design and feature-set, and OnePlus is next in line withĀ OxygenOS 14. The Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 will be rolled out for testing publicly later this month, and I got my… Continue reading The 7 best new features in OnePlus OxygenOS 14
Recent Google Wallet vulnerability could expose credit card information
What you need to know Recent findings have unveiled a loophole in Android, particularly with Google Wallet. Cards linked to the wallet risk exposing themselves if NFC and App pinning features are enabled. Google is said to be aware of the issue, and the recent September 2023 security patch for Android devices might have fixed… Continue reading Recent Google Wallet vulnerability could expose credit card information
The latest Find My Device update includes a new logo, new privacy features revealed
What you need to know The latest update to Google’s Find My Device app includes a redesigned logo that embraces the abstract, along with Google’s four-color theme. Users are also getting glimpse within the updates into the upcoming network feature. The network was delayed by Google, with no official word yet on an expected release.… Continue reading The latest Find My Device update includes a new logo, new privacy features revealed
Google lays off members of recruiting team as hiring slows
What you need to know Google has informed “hundreds” from its global recruiting team that they are being laid off this morning. Google declined to comment on what percentage of its workforce this impacts but states a “significant majority” will remain. Alphabet laid off 12,000 employees earlier this year, a time when other big tech… Continue reading Google lays off members of recruiting team as hiring slows
Google to release its first Android 14 QPR1 Beta next week
What you need to know Google has announced that the Android 14 QPR1 Beta will commence next week. This comes as a bit of a surprise, considering that the final version of Android 14 is not yet available. It’s unknown what new features may arrive in the QPR1 Beta, but we expect this to be… Continue reading Google to release its first Android 14 QPR1 Beta next week
Google rolls out new apps and other updates on Android-equipped cars
What you need to know Google announced today that Android Auto’s integrations with Zoom and Cisco’s WebEx are starting to roll out, with Zoom rolling out fully in the days ahead and WebEx in the coming weeks. Alongside the Zoom and WebEx integrations, cars with Android Automotive are getting several other apps in the streaming… Continue reading Google rolls out new apps and other updates on Android-equipped cars
WhatsApp expands Channels to over 150 countries
What you need to know WhatsApp Channels gain a bunch of new features as part of its global rollout, such as the ability to react using emojis. Channel admins also have a new option to edit updates for up to 30 days, after which they will be deleted. The directory has also been improved to… Continue reading WhatsApp expands Channels to over 150 countries