Gesture navigation in Android works a lot like it does on iOS, and in turn, there’s a constant navigation bar at the bottom of the display to signal that you can use gestures. On iOS, though, the gesture bar remains in place on the Pixel Launcher, and Google says that won’t change anytime soon.
Quite a few Android enthusiasts have long criticized this behavior, saying it’s unnecessary and…
Google Photos brings ‘Sharing’ tab back to bottom bar, moves ‘Print store’ [Update: Back]
June 17, 2021
Last June, Google redesigned the Photos app with cleaner navigation, new logo, and a map view. In response to “user feedback and comments,” Google Photos is reverting one change to bring the “Sharing” tab back to the bottom bar.
Update 6/16: The updated navigation…
New Gmail with Google Chat rolling out for free accounts, here’s how to turn on [Updated]
June 17, 2021
Last year, Google announced that the future of Gmail will see Chat messaging and group Rooms join the existing Meet video calling integration. This is already available to enterprise Workspace users, and Google is now letting personal Gmail accounts get this…
Tim Cook talks Android vs. iOS, possibility of future AR products, and more at ‘Viva Tech’ conference
June 17, 2021
Tim Cook today sat down for a remote interview as part of the Viva Tech conference, which is touted as Europe’s “biggest startup and tech event.” During the 30-minute “fireside chat,” Cook discussed Apple’s commitment to privacy, the future of AR, how iOS is different than Android, and more.
On COVID-19
On COVID-19, Cook touted the various ways that Apple has contributed to relief…
Concept Part 2: How iOS 16 should improve apps like Photos, Music, Watch, Clock, Calculator, and more
June 17, 2021
Earlier this week, we shared the first part of our iOS 16 concept and explained why we were publishing these ideas so far in advance, especially with the first iOS 15 beta just dropping. That first piece focused on changes to system components, while this piece focuses on…
Congress to vote on new antitrust package that wants zero Apple pre-installed apps on the iPhone
June 17, 2021
Last week, Democratic Representative David Cicilline introduced new antitrust reform legislation that would prohibit Apple from pre-installing its own apps.
According to a report by Bloomberg, Cicilline says that “a proposal prohibiting tech platforms from giving an…
Knowledge Panels in Google Search are available for notable places, organizations, things, and people. The latter category includes journalists, with Google now showing a Knowledge Panel carousel of their published articles.
Today, Google surfaces basic biographical information, social links, and nominations/awards in Knowledge Panels for journalists and authors. This quick snapshot is soon…
It’s been over two years since Huawei was cut off from the Google Play Store and other crucial Android apps. Now, after splitting from Huawei, the Honor brand is launching its first device with Google apps in the flagship Honor 50 series.
Honor was sold to a…
Google launched a program to help teach kids about online safety four years ago. The latest update to the Be Internet Awesome curriculum today adds 11 new lessons following an outside evaluation.
The company commissioned a study from the University of New Hampshire that…
Stadia’s Android app is rolling out an experimental “Filter Search” to let you more easily find items in the store.
In April, Stadia’s web app gained a proper search bar, allowing gamers to find the games and expansions they’re looking for by searching for their name. In the time since then, many have been waiting for a similar feature to roll out to Stadia’s mobile apps. Our most…
