by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | Google, Google Pixel 9, News, Polls, Weather Apps
Alongside the new Pixel 9 series, Google rolled out its redesigned Pixel Weather app, which aims to please pluviophiles and minimalists alike. Google has a penchant for creating copies of apps it already has, especially since it only recently updated the older weather...
by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | Google, Google Pixel Watch 3, News, smartwatches
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google has confirmed to us that the Pixel Watch 3 can’t be repaired and can only be replaced. This is bad news for environmental reasons, suggesting that broken watches will end up in landfills. This isn’t the first Pixel...
by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | AT&T, News, Polls, T-Mobile, Verizon
Budgeting for a smartphone is an expensive undertaking. Do you fork out and grab one of the best phones around, or do you opt for something more affordable? There’s a lot to weigh up, but something that isn’t always considered alongside new hardware is the carrier...
by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 9, Google Tensor, News
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A Google executive has claimed that the Pixel 9’s Tensor G4 chip isn’t designed for benchmarks and speed. Instead, the new smartphone processor is apparently designed for Google’s own use cases. This echoes previous comments...
by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | Google, Google Pixel 9, News
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Pixel 9’s new Sound Matters collection of ringtones, alarms, and notification sounds is rolling out to older Pixel models. The collection will be available on the Pixel 4 and newer devices with version 3.1 (642123347) of...
by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | Messaging Apps, News, WhatsApp
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority WhatsApp is still actively working on implementing support for usernames as an alternative to sharing phone numbers. The messaging app may let users optionally set PINs to prevent anyone with their usernames from contacting...
by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | Google, google messages, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Dual-SIM support for RCS chats seems to be rolling out again with the latest Google Messages beta. The feature first appeared in January this year, but Google stopped the rollout shortly after it reached a few users....
by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | Circle to Search, Google, Google Apps, News
Circle to Search could soon gain audio support. The new functionality would allow you to search for music using CTS. You’ll be able to use the feature from anywhere. Update: The feature is now rolling out to Circle to Search users. Update, August 20, 2024 (12:22 AM...
by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | Google, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Google Discover feed could soon get a new card that will show details about new movies and TV shows. The option to enable the card will appear alongside the Air quality, Weather, Finances, and Sports options in the Customize...
by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | Anker, Chargers, Deals, News
Credit: Anker Most smartphones no longer come with chargers, leaving us all with the burden of having to find a charger to use with our new electronics. Not only that, but you have to worry about picking the right charger, and finding one that can reach the speeds we...