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You Can Now Pin Conversations in Google Messages

Tim June 18, 2021 4

Google is beginning to push a new function out to its Messages app, that being the ability to pin up to three conversations to the top, allowing you to quick access your go-to conversations. To pin a conversation, you'll simply long press on a thread while on...

NVIDIA SHIELD TV Gets Discover Tab

Tim June 17, 2021 4

If you boot up your updated SHIELD TV device this afternoon, you'll likely notice a change. Starting this week, the Discover tab is headed out to all SHIELD TV units, with rollout expected to be completed by next Thursday. The Discover tab lives next to your...

Godzilla Battle Line Released Worldwide for Android

Tim June 17, 2021 1

Godzilla, for me, is right up there with the Alien franchise. It's my childhood, so whenever something Godzilla-branded makes its way to Google Play, you better believe I'll be checking it out. Unfortunately, TOHO, the company behind Godzilla, doesn't have the...

Verizon Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Note 9 Snag June Security Patch

Tim June 16, 2021 3

Verizon is shipping out the June security patch to owners of the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung's best phone, as well as the Galaxy Note 9. Nothing else is listed in the updates, but hey, an update is an update. Once updated, your Galaxy Z Fold 2 will have software...

Spotify Launches Greenroom, Looks About as Boring as Clubhouse

Tim June 16, 2021 11

Because I'm getting old and crusty, maybe I just don't get it, but apps like Clubhouse do not interest me. What are people talking about that's so intriguing? There's no way anything out there is as fun to listen to as the Droid Life Show, so if you really...

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...