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Google signing free users out of Hangouts for iOS, Android as part of ‘switch to Chat’ prompt

August 7, 2021

In late 2021, classic Hangouts will stop working for enterprise Workspace customers and only Google Chat will be available. Google is now beginning that process of deprecating the Hangouts app and website for free personal accounts with a warning and sign out. As we were expecting, opening Hangouts for Android and iOS today shows a blue “Hangouts is being replaced by Google Chat” banner at…

Google app removing ‘More’ tab & placing settings, reminders in avatar menu [Update: Rolling out]

August 7, 2021

While Discover and Assistant Snapshot have gone through a handful of visual revamps in recent years, the rest of the Google app has remained the same. Google is now testing a settings redesign on Android that removes the “More” tab. Update 8/6: After first being…

Google Duo homescreen redesign with ‘New call’ button widely rolled out [U]

August 7, 2021

With Meet getting Google’s full attention over the past year, Duo has not seen a meaningful update in quite some time. Google Duo is soon receiving a homescreen redesign that adds a “New Call” button that hopes to simplify the app. Update 8/6: As of today, the Google…

How much is your iPhone 12/Pro worth right now?

August 6, 2021

The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are still the best iPhones you can buy as of this writing, but within a matter of months they no longer will be. Whether you’re looking to sell your iPhone 12 to upgrade to the upcoming iPhone 13 or downgrade to a smaller iPhone SE, you’ve come to the right place. First, let’s find out how much it’s worth and how to get the most value for your trade-in. How much…

Latest Apple Arcade games for iPhone, Mac, Apple TV [New: Super Stickman Golf 3]

August 6, 2021

Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly with over 180 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on the latest from Apple’s gaming service. New for 8/6: iOS hit Super Stickman Golf 3 has arrived on…

Apple suppliers still struggling to recruit enough iPhone 13 workers

August 6, 2021

We learned in June that Apple suppliers in China were having to increase bonuses to help them recruit enough iPhone 13 workers, and a new report today says that they are still struggling to do so. Both Foxconn and Pegatron were already offering bonuses worth well over a…

Alphabet Scoop 131: What Google is setting out to do with the Pixel 6 and Tensor

August 6, 2021

This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Kyle Bradshaw, and special guest Stephen Hall discuss what Google is planning to do with their brand new Tensor chip and possible future Google silicon. Subscribe Google Podcasts Spotify Overcast New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday/Friday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new…

Lenovo may debut a flagship Android tablet w/ Snapdragon 888-powered ‘Tab P12 Pro’

August 6, 2021

Despite the demand for tablets increasing a bit in recent years, most Android tablets still focus on the low end of the market as Apple’s iPad dominates the higher end. Samsung has really been the only big name left in high-end Android tablets, but it seems like Lenovo may…

Samsung August 2021 security update is now rolling out for these Galaxy devices

August 6, 2021

Android updates are still not perfect, but we’re seeing things improve year over year. Samsung has accumulated a stellar update track record as of late and is now among the best in the business when it comes to rolling out Android updates. Now, the company is rolling out…

Leia launches its 3D Lume Pad Android tablet

August 6, 2021

All the sessions from Transform 2021 are available on-demand now. Watch now. It’s not easy to innovate in the tablet market, but Leia has done that with the launch today of its 3D Lume Pad. It’s a 10.8-inch Android tablet, and its 3D images pop out of the screen. And before you say, “Not 3D again,” Leia has done a good job collecting applications and games that go with the tablet, which…