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Android 13 Could Be “Tiramisu”

Kellen July 27, 2021 9

The codename or dessert nickname fun for new releases of Android ended years ago when Google decided that its mobile operating system was serious and would only be referred to publicly by numbers. It ended a yearly guessing game, hunt for clues, and an...

Videoleap Now on Android. Time to Step Up Our TikTok Game

Tim July 27, 2021 2

If you are one of the millions of people hoping to strike it rich on TikTok, allow me to introduce you to one of the better mobile video editing apps you'll find. Previously unavailable to us poor Android users, Videoleap is now on Google Play, ready to help...

Now It’s Easy to See ‘What’s New’ on Spotify

Tim July 26, 2021 5

Spotify announced this morning a new way to discover the latest releases on the streaming service. Soon, you'll notice a fancy new bell icon in the top right of the Spotify home page. When tapped, that bell will take you to the all-new What's New feed,...

Enter the Android Auto Beta Test Now

Tim July 22, 2021 25

There's a new beta in town. This time, it's for Android Auto, but should you choose to give yourself over to the beta and its ever-tempting power, do note that Google says, "testing versions can be less stable and some features might not work properly." That's...

Netflix is Getting Serious About Mobile Gaming

Tim July 20, 2021 9

In a letter to investors this week, Netflix reiterated its video game intentions. If you weren't previously aware, it was reported that Netflix wanted to get into video games, but at what capacity was unknown. As stated in this new letter, the video streaming...

New Venmo Arrives This Week to Protect Buyers, Take Money From Sellers

Tim July 20, 2021 5

PayPal has introduced the new and improved Venmo for Android and iOS this week, with a whole new take on the peer-to-peer payments platform. According to PayPal, it's now more social, more easy to explore, and is also focused at offering protection to users...

‘Heads Up’ is Rolling Out to More Android Phones

Tim July 19, 2021 5

Heads Up, a part of Digital Wellbeing, is reported to be rolling out to more Android phones thanks to an app update. For Pixel folks, they have had this feature for a bit, but if you're tired of nearly walking into something because your face is buried deep in...

Google Gives 992 Emoji a Brand New Look on Android, Gmail, and More

Kellen July 16, 2021 7

World Emoji Day is tomorrow, so to celebrate we have big emoji news. Google announced this morning that they have given 992 emoji a brand new look that makes them "cuter, more accurate, and more flexible in meaning." Because I know that you want them all as...