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End-to-End Encryption Exits Beta for Google Messages

Tim June 15, 2021 18

Google introduced end-to-end encryption for one-on-one conversations in beta inside the Messages app last November. This week, the feature has apparently exited beta, available to all inside of the app via the Chat Features menu. There's no need to do anything...

Locked Folders in Google Photos Has Arrived for Pixel Phones

Tim June 15, 2021 9

Pixel device owners, the new Locked Folder feature for Google Photos has officially arrived this week, allowing you to hide possibly sensitive photos from your main photo timeline and from ever being shared. Finally, a home for all your no0ds. To toss photos...

New Fan-Toting Pixel Stand on the Way for Pixel 6

Tim June 14, 2021 11

The original Pixel Stand was a sweet little device, but if we're being honest, it puts out a measly 10W of charging speed and in 2021, it's getting plenty up there in terms of age. It's time for a refresh, and according to recent findings, it looks like the...

Report: Galaxy S21 FE Up in the Air Amid Chip Shortage

Tim June 14, 2021 4

There are likely plenty of people looking forward to the Galaxy S21 FE, a followup to last year's surprisingly popular Galaxy S20 FE. The FE models offer the fun things -- like higher display refresh rates -- of its more expensive siblings, but in a more...

Supposed Launch Dates for Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3 Detailed

Tim June 14, 2021 13

We're uncharacteristically excited for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 4, thanks to the team up between Samsung and Google for the new unified wearable platform that should be launching alongside the device. It's basically the rebirth of wearables for Android users,...

Android 12 Most Installed Android Beta ‘By Far’

Tim June 10, 2021 16

Google's Dave Burke, VP of Engineering for Android, detailed this week that the Android 12 beta is by far the platform's most downloaded and installed beta ever. That, obviously, is fantastic news for Google. Unfortunately, Burke doesn't provide specifics and...

Chromecast With Google TV Gets Its Stadia Support Update

Tim June 10, 2021 5

As you can see above, Google is shipping out the QTS1 update to the Chromecast With Google TV, the update that brings along support for Stadia. If you've been waiting patiently for this support, the day has come. In addition to support for Stadia, the...

Verizon Galaxy S20 Family Gets June Security Patch

Tim June 10, 2021 5

Verizon and Samsung are sending out the June security patch to owners of Galaxy S20 devices. This continues Samsung's ongoing legacy of being the King of Android updates, and if you can't tell by now, we're having a lot of fun with that title. All that's...