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Google Play Games brings Android games to PC, available now in select areas [Update: Invites going out]

March 15, 2022

Android games are now officially available on PCs, with Google launching the new Play Games app for Windows in beta, bringing a collection of games, starting with gamers in select areas. In recent years, Google has been putting effort into making the tech in your life work better together, particularly by syncing your information between devices. One particularly ambitious effort is that of…

I prefer the phone version: The underwhelming state of Google’s first-party tablet apps on Android

March 15, 2022

I want to use a tablet. In that fantasy, I’d use a large screen to quickly go through tweets, email, news, and other torrents of information during more laid back periods of the day (breakfast, lunch, etc). With the launch of Android 12L and the impending launch of updates…

Using Takeout to export your Google Photos – What you need to know

March 15, 2022

If you’ve been using Google Photos for any amount of time, you know that photos can stack up fast. That’s why you need to know how to export Google Photos safely if you ever need to move to a different service, like Apple’s iCloud. This guide will explain how you can…

Dirty Pipe: What you need to know about the major exploit affecting Pixel 6 and Galaxy S22 devices [Updated]

March 15, 2022

The security world has been abuzz this week about a new Linux exploit called “Dirty Pipe,” which also affects Android 12 devices like Galaxy S22 and Pixel 6. Here’s everything you need to know about “Dirty Pipe,” which devices it affects, and how best to avoid it. What can Dirty Pipe do? Recently disclosed by Max Kellermann as vulnerability CVE-2022-0847, “Dirty Pipe” is a security…

Google updates ‘Pixel Camera Services’ to enable Night Sight in Snapchat on Pixel 6

March 15, 2022

The March Feature Drop introduced the ability for Snapchat to take advantage of Night Sight on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Behind the scenes, this requires an update to “Pixel Camera Services” that is rolling out today. “Pixel Camera Services” is already installed on…

Google oddly promotes ‘the new Chromebook’ that unfortunately isn’t a Pixelbook

March 15, 2022

While Google hasn’t released a new Pixelbook since 2019, OEM partners have continued to release flagship Chrome OS devices and different form factors. In a rather peculiar Instagram post today, Google talks about a “new Chromebook” from HP as if it were its…

iOS 15.4 coming today: Here’s what’s new for iPhone and iPad users

March 15, 2022

After nearly two months of beta testing, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 are rolling out today to the general public. These updates include notable new features such as Universal Control, support for using Face ID while wearing a mask, new emoji, and more. Head below for a full roundup of everything that’s new in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4. Table of contents How to update to iOS 15.4 and iPadOS…

Hands-on: Here’s how to use iPhone’s Face ID With a Mask in iOS 15.4

March 15, 2022

Apple has delivered a lot with iOS 15.4 and one of the headlining features is the ability to officially use Face ID With a Mask. Support is also included for recognizing multiple pairs of glasses. Follow along for how to get going with the handy new feature. Up until now…

Here are the new emoji included with today’s release of iOS 15.4

March 15, 2022

With today’s release of iOS 15.4 comes a slew of new emoji. Users have access to a range of new emoji including beans, melting face, heart hands, disco ball, X-Ray, and more. There are 40+ new emoji included in today’s iOS 15.4 release, with over 120 new options when…

Download the new iPhone SE 3 wallpapers for your devices right here

March 15, 2022

The third generation iPhone SE was announced last week during Apple’s “Peek Performance” special event. Apple’s new entry-level smartphone features the A15 Bionic chip, support for 5G networks, longer battery life, and beautiful new wallpapers – and you can download iPhone SE 3 wallpapers for your device right here. iPhone SE 3 comes in three colors: Starlight, Midnight, and Red. Apple…