[ad_1] This week was dominated by Microsoft’s Surface Duo news, with the company finally unveiling full details and availability info for its dual-screen device since it was first showed off last year. Cherlynn and Devindra discuss why this is such a compelling product and spell out some concerns that could hold the Duo back. How […]
Category: Android
Epic lawsuit claims Google blocked ‘Fortnite’ deals with OnePlus, LG
[ad_1] Epic Games already announced it’s suing Apple over the company removing Fortnite from its App Store due to the “Mega Drop” that offered players a way to purchase items directly from Epic for a lower price. Now Google has also pulled Fortnite from its mobile app store, and Epic Games has filed a lawsuit […]
Google pulled ‘Fortnite’ from the Play Store on Android
[ad_1] Just hours after Apple pulled Fortnite from the App Store, it appears Google has followed suit in its Play Store. Epic Games updated its blockbuster title with an in-app option that included a discount if players pay them directly. This goes against the policies of both stores, however on Android, at least, Epic could […]
Google’s next Wear OS update will bring more speed and a weather app
[ad_1] A Wear OS update rolling out this fall will bring improved performance and a new weather app. Today, Google announced that the next update will allow faster access to info and apps, more intuitive controls for managing watch modes and workouts, as well as a simplified pairing process. These changes are thanks, in part, […]
Google is making it easier to create apps using Chromebooks
[ad_1] ChromeOS.dev also has customizable Linux terminals, which have integrated tabs and shortcuts, along with adjustable backgrounds, frames, fonts and cursor colors. Google added full Linux app support to Chromebooks in 2018. Developers from Google, Chrome OS and the wider community will offer advice on making apps and delve into some challenges of creating them. […]
WSJ: TikTok used a loophole to track MAC addresses on Android
[ad_1] As the WSJ explains, Google presents an anonymized advertising ID that users can easily reset, as opposed to the MAC address that doesn’t have the same opt-out capabilities. There are other techniques used for this “ID bridging” that don’t involve the MAC address, and according to their investigation, TikTok removed its tracking with an […]
Microsoft’s xCloud on Android launches in beta today at 9 AM
[ad_1] This limited beta is critical to providing the best possible experience for members at launch and should not be considered indicative of the final experience or library. If you’re an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber in one of the 22 xCloud launch countries, you’ll receive a notification that it’s is available to test. There […]
Microsoft’s Surface Duo may launch with AT&T
[ad_1] The renders themselves don’t appear to share anything new, although they’re a friendly reminder that offering an Android device with Google apps also means agreeing to the search giant’s policies, including the presence of a Google search bar on one of the default home screens. The Duo might not be as expensive as you’d […]
Google adds Smart Compose autocomplete to its Docs mobile app
[ad_1] You’ll also have access to link previews in the same app. When you tap on one, you’ll see more details about what it points to, such as the title and thumbnail for a web page, or the owner and recent activity of a Google Drive file. A card with that information will pop up […]
Samsung extends Android support on flagship phones
[ad_1] After that, as Android Police pointed out, things are unclear. The policy applies to “flagship models,” suggesting that entry-level devices like A-series phones will still only get two years of Android updates. In any case, the shift brings Samsung’s flagships a bit more into line with Google, which offers Android updates on Pixels for […]