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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...

Google Has New Design Rules for Wear OS Apps

Tim March 1, 2023 2

The Android Developers team at Google released new design rules for Wear OS app developers this week, set to take effect on August 31, 2023. That should be plenty of time for developers to ensure their apps aren't breaking any rules, as Google is looking to...

Use Your Wear OS Watch to Pay With Google Pay in New Countries

Tim February 28, 2023 2

Google announced this week that users in additional countries can use their Wear OS-powered smartwatch to pay for items with Google Pay. The addition of these markets brings the list of total supported countries for this method of payment to 60. That's a solid...

Android is Getting a New eSIM Transfer Tool

Kellen February 27, 2023 10

The mobile world has slowly been adopting eSIM support over many years, letting you ditch the physical SIM card you've used from phone to phone and instead bring your number with you digitally. The idea of an eSIM makes a lot of sense, especially for those who...