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We Can’t Yet Use Android 14 DP2’s Best Feature: The Emoji Wallpaper

Tim March 8, 2023 2

With the release of a fresh developer preview for Android 14, we're seeing Google add in a ton of new features, some of which aren't yet accessible unless you're handy with the coding. I, personally, am not handy with the coding, but thanks to Mishaal Rahman,...

That ‘Task Killer’ App You’re Still Using Will Be Useless Starting With Android 14

Tim March 8, 2023 4

In the early days of Android, task killer apps were all the rage. Was your phone being a slow and janky piece of crap? That's an easy fix, just kill all of the ongoing tasks and it should speed right up, with the task killer designed to free up memory and kill...

Telegram Gets New Power Saving Mode, Enhanced Media Playback Speed Controls

Tim March 8, 2023 1

Telegram has another big update inbound for Android and iOS devices, with the main highlight being a new power saving mode for Android devices, plus performance enhancements for lower tier Android devices to ensure everyone is getting a smooth experience on...

All-Virtual Google I/O Happens May 10

Tim March 7, 2023 5

Google announced today that Google I/O, its annual developer conference, is now scheduled to take place May 10. Hosted next door to its campus at the Shoreline Amphitheater, we expect Google to showcase what's new in Android 14 and plenty else, but please note...

Google’s Workspace App Suite Gets Fresh Look and Feel

Tim March 7, 2023 2

Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides on the web are getting a fresh look in the coming weeks. Announced this week, Google is tweaking the appearance for the aforementioned services, moving features around, and simplifying the user interface for quicker...

Marvel Snap’s Latest Season, Days of Future Past, is Now Live

Tim March 7, 2023 1

Marvel Snap launched its latest season of fresh content last night, titled Days of Future Past. That's the same name as an X-Men film from 2014, the one where Jennifer Lawrence is naked and painted blue to play Mystique, but going back even further, Days of...

Sony Mobile’s Hardware Design Team Has World’s Easiest Job

Tim March 6, 2023 14

The running joke is that Sony hasn't changed the overall appearance of their phones in quite some time. In fact, I don't think they have drastically changed the look of their smartphones ever. The Xperia line is stuck in a time loop of hardware design, set to...

Dashlane App Prepping for Passkey Support in Android 14

Tim March 6, 2023 2

Dashlane announced late last week that thanks to Android 14, passkey support is coming soon. For apps and the web in general, passkeys are seen as the future, set to replace passwords. Introduced in the Android 14 Developer Preview, the major change is that...