by dbadmin | Aug 17, 2024 | Features, Google, Google Pixel
Opinion post byRobert Triggs I’m going to date myself here — I remember writing about Android well before Google’s Pixel series was a thing. Looking back, I’m a little surprised we’re still talking about Google phones all these years later, and in a positive light, no...
by dbadmin | Aug 17, 2024 | Features, OnePlus, Samsung, smartwatches, Wearables
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Before I get to it, I hope anyone perusing this article knows to read the title at the pace and tone of Septa Unella in Game of Thrones. Shame has been earned. Now that that’s out of the way, I am very disappointed in both...
by dbadmin | Aug 16, 2024 | Google, Google Chrome, Google Lens, News
Google has been working to bring Lens to Chrome, complete with Circle to Search functionality. That feature set could extend to image-based translations. While not yet active, it’s possible to force Chrome to display this translation interface already. Circle to...
by dbadmin | Aug 16, 2024 | Google, google messages, News, YouTube
The in-app Messages YouTube player was introduced back in October 2022. Google’s latest Messages beta reflects the removal of the YouTube PiP player. Google giveth, and Google taketh away. Back in 2022, Google had prepared a major refresh to its Messages app,...
by dbadmin | Aug 16, 2024 | Epic Games, Google, Google Play, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A California judge criticized Google for resisting a jury verdict that found the company guilty of monopolizing Android app distribution. The judge’s upcoming ruling could force Google to open up its Play Store, potentially...
by dbadmin | Aug 16, 2024 | Apple, Apple MacBook, Deals, News
Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Are you looking to get a really good laptop on a tighter budget? The latest and greatest are nice, but sometimes you can find the best deals if you look back at slightly older models. The Apple MacBook Air with M2 came out in...
by dbadmin | Aug 16, 2024 | Google, Google Pixel 9, News
The Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL feature improved Video Boost technology, faster video rendering, and the ability to zoom up to 20x without losing video quality. The phones also introduce AI-powered 8K upscaling for 4K videos, which also enables users to extract...
by dbadmin | Aug 16, 2024 | Google, Google Search, News
Circle to Search appears to be preparing a change to its default behavior. Rather than waiting for you to select something, you’d start with a thumbnail of the entire display. While this isn’t live just yet, Google has already prepared an introductory screen. Circle...
by dbadmin | Aug 16, 2024 | AT&T, News, T-Mobile, Verizon
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority AT&T and Verizon are requesting the FCC to block SpaceX and T-Mobile’s satellite-to-mobile service due to concerns about interference with existing mobile networks. Both companies argue that SpaceX’s proposed increase in...
by dbadmin | Aug 16, 2024 | Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Plus, Entertainment lists, Netflix
We’re back with a new list of shows you can get caught up on this weekend. Lots of old favorites coming back! Let’s get started. The best new streaming shows this week Feel free to click on any links that pique your interest.