Google’s mobile search results are losing this 16-year-old feature for the sake of simplicity

by dbadmin | Jan 24, 2025 | Google, Google Search, News

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is removing the breadcrumb element from mobile search results Breadcrumbs show where on a site a search result comes from. The reason for the move is to simplify how URLs appear in mobile search results. Back in 2009,...

Pixel Watch now requires your confirmation before contacting emergency services

by dbadmin | Jan 24, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel Watch, News

Google is making a change to how the Pixel Watch handles Emergency SOS. So far, after tapping the watch crown five times, Emergency SOS would call authorities unless you canceled. Going forward, the new default Emergency SOS behavior will require you to confirm the...

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leaks in hands-on image, massive camera bump and all

by dbadmin | Jan 24, 2025 | News, Xiaomi, Xiaomi 15

Credit: @That_Kartikey A hands-on image of what appears to be the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has leaked. The photo appears to line up with previously leaked renders. Although the Xiaomi 15 series launched last year, we’re still waiting for the Ultra model’s debut. It’s expected...

Epic adds nearly 20 third-party games to its mobile store, launches free games program

by dbadmin | Jan 24, 2025 | Android, App Store, Apple iOS, Epic Games, Google Play Store, News

Nearly 20 third-party games are being added to the Epic Games Store on Android and iOS. The mobile store is also launching a free games program. Epic claims that the 100 highest-grossing mobile game developers aren’t willing to put their games on its store because of...

You’ll soon be able to customize the haptics for your Pixel’s ringtone and notification alert

by dbadmin | Jan 24, 2025 | Android Customization, Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel, News

An upcoming version of the Google Sounds app will let you change the vibration pattern for your selected ringtone or notification alert. Previously, the vibration pattern that was associated with a ringtone or notification alert was predetermined. This feature is...

Google’s Phone app may finally let you use filters to sort through your call log (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | Jan 24, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Phone app, News

Google Phone app currently includes a call log, but you can only filter it by missed calls. The latest Phone beta reveals work towards some new filter options. Those could include showing only calls involving your contacts, or those marked as spam. Calls, calls,...