From 2022, Verizon will begin preloading Google Messages as the default SMS and RCS messaging app on all Android phones sold by the US carrier.
Announced today, Verizon will join AT&T and T-Mobile in adopting the RCS for interoperability between all major US carriers. This now means that the three largest US mobile carriers will soon adopt the Universal Profile and ensure that all video…
Google gently pushes Apple to adopt RCS by pointing out the poor security of SMS fallback
July 20, 2021
Messaging has always been a tough point for Android phones compared to iPhones simply because iMessage is, put simply, very good both for its experience and its security. As Google finally solves that problem with expanded adoption of RCS with end-to-end encryption, the…
The Chromecast with Google TV launched last year with a special bundle offer that delivered six months of Netflix access and the device for a cut cost, and now a similar offer is launching with HBO Max.
Starting today, Chromecast with Google TV buyers can get their…
Gboard redesign with Material You theming rolling out for more on Android 12 [Update: Google Sans]
July 20, 2021
With Beta 3 earlier this week, Google’s upcoming design language is appearing in more places throughout the OS. Some Android 12 users are now seeing the Gboard Material You redesign live.
Update 7/20: The Gboard Material You redesign, with its “Dynamic Color” option in “Theme” settings, is appearing for more people today following last week’s initial availability. However, it’s not…
Google will shut down ‘Bookmarks’ in September, possibly affecting Maps ‘starred’ locations
July 20, 2021
After 16 years of service, Google is about to shut down a service that isn’t very well known. On September 30, 2021 “Google Bookmarks” will be closed off for all users.
The announcement has been fairly quiet, but as was spotted this week, a banner now appears on…
Honor will launch the Magic3 smartphone on August 12, as confirmed earlier. The device is going to be among the first smartphones with a Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, and thanks to a new video on Weibo, we also know it will have a dual selfie camera in a pill-shaped punch…
There’s ample evidence that Realme is gearing up to release its first Android tablet soon. Now, tipster is bringing us our best look at the upcoming tablet from all angles alongside some preliminary specs.
Realme Pad renders (source)
The Realme Pad will pack a 10.4-inch display with slim uniform bezels. The tablet’s measurements are 246.1mm x 155.8mm x 6.8mm and there appears to be a slot…
Always-on display (AOD) tech has been around for well over a decade yet Apple has been reluctant to bring this functionality to its smartphones until now. According to a fresh scoop from Bloomberg’s Apple will bring AOD functionality to its next generation of iPhones. The…
Tomorrow OnePlus will hold a “limited flash sale” for the Nord N series in Europe. It will be a short one, lasting only 30 minutes from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM CEST.
On offer will be the OnePlus Nord N100 at half price, €100, and the Nord N10 with a significant discount…
Samsung is rolling out an update for the Galaxy Wearable app with an empty changelog – or rather a redacted one. This version of the app adds support for the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic, as well as the Galaxy Buds2. Of course, Samsung doesn’t want you to know that yet.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 in all five colors
As part of the update, the app can now display images of the Buds2 in all…
