The process of shutting down classic Hangouts for Workspace users is almost complete as Google this week enables the integrated Gmail with Chat and Rooms for even more paid accounts.
Following our reporting, Google in late 2018 confirmed that it was shutting down classic Hangouts for Chat and Meet. The legacy service is being split into standalone messaging — with a group productivity focus…
Whether you’ve just gotten your first iPhone or iPad or have had iOS devices for a long time and need a quick refresher, it’s useful to know how to print directly from your device. Read on for several options for how to print from iPhone and iPad.
The easiest way to…
Google sees Android apps on Mac, Windows as its ‘Games Future,’ according to internal plan
August 20, 2021
Google is infamously known for starting multiple projects to accomplish what is more or less the same task. That practice extends to gaming, with court documents today revealing an Android and Google Play-focused “Games Future” that’s apparently running parallel to…
Comment: MagSafe Duo has turned into my go-to accessory for iPhone 12 and Apple Watch
August 20, 2021
Alongside the iPhone 12 last year, Apple unveiled its new MagSafe wireless charging technology. The MagSafe ecosystem has grown to consist of a variety of accessories, including the MagSafe Duo two-in-one charger with one MagSafe puck and an Apple Watch charging puck.
When unveiled, the MagSafe Duo was mocked by many as a less-ambitious version of Apple’s failed AirPower all-in-one charger.
How to play PC strategy games on macOS and iOS
August 20, 2021
Playing PC strategy games on macOS and iOS wasn’t always possible, but those days are over thanks to . AAA titles including the newly added historical strategy game make GeForce NOW a must-have cloud gaming service for games looking for console-level experiences on Macs…
Hulu adds homescreen widgets to its Android app
August 20, 2021
If you’re binging your favorite content from Hulu on an Android phone or tablet, the app just got a handy new tool. Available now, Hulu has homescreen widgets now.
Released in the latest update on Android, Hulu has picked up two widgets. One, the “Discover” widget…
Google sees Android apps on Mac, Windows as its ‘Games Future,’ according to internal plan
August 20, 2021
Google is infamously known for starting multiple projects to accomplish what is more or less the same task. That practice extends to gaming, with court documents today revealing an Android and Google Play-focused “Games Future” that’s apparently running parallel to Stadia.
“Games Future” is an internal “Google Confidential” presentation that was made public as a result of the Apple…
Epic Games claims Google considered locking down sideloading on Android during Fortnite feud
August 20, 2021
As Epic Games continues its legal battles with Google and Apple, court documents are revealing a lot of interesting details regarding conversations behind the scenes. Today, an unredacted document sees a claim from Epic Games that, at one point, Google had apparently…
Google ‘Premier Device Program’ paid Android OEMs to skip third-party app stores, docs reveal
August 20, 2021
In newly unredacted court documents from the Epic vs. Google case, a previously unknown program has come to light. Google’s “Premier Device Program” offered Android phone-makers an incentive to exclusively use the Play Store instead of third-party options.
Noted on…
Wireless Android Auto ups the convenience factor for Google’s in-car platform, but support in vehicles is still incredibly scarce. The first dongle designed to easily add support for the feature to existing cars made its way to market last year, and now, another is making its debut with “Carsifi,” a “Wireless Android Auto adapter.”
Live now on Kickstarter, “Carsifi” is essentially…
