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 the August 2021 security update to its Samsung Galaxy lineup. Here’s the full list.
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Honor Magic3 series launches w/ Snapdragon 888+, Play Store access, IMAX camera enhancements
August 12, 2021
Former Huawei sub-brand Honor has now officially launched a trio of Magic3 devices with a number of impressive internals but most importantly for global markets, Google Play Store access.
Three devices make up the lineup, starting with the entry-level Honor Magic3, but…
The first Android 12 Beta worked out relatively well. There were no major bugs to speak of outside of one that prevented users from accessing the power menu easily. With Google Pay functional, it seems as though there were no major reasons to skip. After a second beta…
Google testing an ‘app’ launcher on the Nest Hub Max [video]
August 12, 2021
In October 2020, a big Smart Display redesign that brought more interactivity, as well as a dark theme, widely rolled out. Google is now testing an “app” – though it’s more akin to shortcuts – launcher on the Nest Hub Max.
Officially, apps on the Nest Hub Max are known as “Actions on Google,” and everything that launches is very simple, if not identical. Previously, you could open…
Chrome for Android will soon support locking Incognito tabs behind your lock/biometrics
August 12, 2021
Incognito mode on the Chrome browser can prove useful for a variety of reasons, and on Android, it may soon be picking up the ability to lock your tabs behind another layer of privacy.
A commit to the Chromium Gerrit spotted by ChromeStory shows that Google is working on…
Android’s Find My Device network preps to crowdsource locating lost phones, secure vehicle data
August 12, 2021
Google is preparing to upgrade its “Find My Device” system to use other Androids to anonymously find your lost phone, as well as gain the ability to protect data on a lost vehicle.
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Google provides a more detailed look at Nest Cam with floodlight, Doorbell set-up [Video]
August 12, 2021
The new Nest Cam (battery) and Doorbell (battery) will launch on August 24 in several countries, and ahead of that Google has released videos showing the set-up process. We also get to see more of the Nest Cam with floodlight variant.
At a high-level, you set up the new security cameras by scanning a QR code with the Google Home app. On the Cam (battery), it’s found on the sticker covering the…
Galaxy Z Fold 3 uses the tablet version of more Android apps including Google Chrome [Gallery]
August 12, 2021
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 makes a lot of physical improvements over its predecessor despite, on the whole, being a relatively minor upgrade. However, it also makes some tweaks to the software with the Fold 3 to show the tablet version of more Android apps.
One of the complaints…
Google Camera points to 50MP Samsung sensor on Pixel 6
August 12, 2021
The latest version of the Google Camera app suggests that the Pixel 6 series will use a 50 megapixel sensor made by Samsung.
Android 12 Beta 4 released earlier today, and with it, the Google Camera app was bumped to version 8.3.252. While nothing changed on the surface…
How to preorder the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3
August 12, 2021
Like in previous years, Samsung used its latest Galaxy Unpacked event to announce a slew of new devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. The two smartphones are already available for preorder starting at $1,799.99 and $999.99, respectively, and will launch alongside the Galaxy Buds 2 and a handful of other devices on Friday, August 27th.
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