As the next major version of Google’s mobile OS progresses through the Beta Program, Android 11 remains the stable release throughout the summer. Google is now rolling out a more quiet July security patch to address bugs on the Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), and Pixel 5.
There are 20 issues resolved in the July security patch dated 2021-07-01 and 24 for 2021-07-05.
For the past year or so, Google has primarily focused on catering towards the enterprise video calling market to beat Zoom. Google Meet is now making a push for personal users with a set of fun effects, like filters and masks.
When you’re in a Meet video call on Android…
OnePlus confirms it is limiting the performance of many Android apps to save battery life
July 8, 2021
OnePlus flagships are among the most high-power smartphones you can buy, and if benchmarks are your deciding factor, they’re often near the top of any list. However, like many other brands before it, OnePlus has just been caught red-handed limiting the performance of most…
YouTube, which calls itself a “Google company,” has its own branding and design direction that’s independent from the broader organization. YouTube Studio is now getting a new icon that shares some similarity to YouTube Music.
Update 7/7: The new YouTube Studio icon is now widely rolled out on Android with version 21.24.100. It’s slightly smaller than before.
Original 6/30: YouTube…
Following the complete revamp of its app earlier this year, Google Pay is now getting a usability upgrade for Android users. Starting this week, Google Pay balance can be used for in-store NFC payments using a virtual card.
Rolling out this week, the Google Pay app now…
US states file lawsuit over requirement that apps in Play Store must use Google IAP billing system
July 8, 2021
In the US, Google is already subject to advertising and Search complaints. Several US states are now targeting the Google Play Store in a new antitrust lawsuit.
At issue is the requirement that Google announced last year that all Android apps downloaded via the Play Store…
One aim of the Workspace suite for Google is to adapt to the “future of work,” including the growing popularity of hybrid working arrangements. As such, Google Calendar meeting invites will soon let you specify how you’re attending.
The “Yes” button at the bottom of an invite (on the web) will feature a new dropdown with accompanying icons for each option:
Yes
Yes, in a meeting…
The latest easter egg in Google Search celebrates the 2001 classic Legally Blonde ahead of the movie’s 20th anniversary.
Legally Blonde, a classic tale of defeating stereotypes, released in theatres on July 13, 2001. In it, Reese Witherspoon takes on the role of Elle…
Facebook-commissioned ‘study’ claims Apple’s pre-installed apps unfairly dominate the iPhone
July 7, 2021
A new study has been published that aims to show how popular Apple and Google’s first-party apps are and to specifically make the case that they limit competition as they’re preinstalled. The Verge got an exclusive look at the study that was paid for by one of Apple and…
OnePlus Nord 2 revives ‘flagship killer’ name, will be powered by an exclusive MediaTek chip
July 7, 2021
OnePlus made its debut on the smartphone market by calling its first phone a “flagship killer” for its high-end specs and impossibly low price. Over seven years later, it’s abundantly clear that OnePlus no longer holds that title, but the OnePlus Nord 2 is bringing it back with an exclusive MediaTek chipset.
Today, OnePlus officially confirmed that its next mid-range smartphone will be the…
