Google I/O 2021 signals the very start of the proper user-facing Android 12 Beta 1 update, which means we’ve been spending time delving in to find some of the top new features.
The Developer Preview phase came to a close with the third build, but now Android 12 Beta 1 is aimed squarely at “regular” folk — like you and me. It’s far more stable but still retains a ton of the…
Google’s new Wear OS looks like it will copy health tracking straight from Fitbit watches
May 19, 2021
As it turns out, the acquisition of Fitbit by Google really was about improving Wear OS for the better. Today at I/O, Google announced a revamp to Wear OS that hinges on Fitbit’s health expertise, and it includes essentially copying the step tracking and motivational…
Over the past few years, some malicious actors have leveraged Google Drive sharing to target people with spam-filled documents. Google now has a solution to that form of spam with user blocking in Drive.
Drive’s sharing capabilities fuel productivity and collaboration…
JumpCloud, the company behind the cloud directory solution, has released a new iOS and Android application to help enterprise IT departments with multi-factor authentication.
“Most organizations struggle to find the balance of appropriate security levels and convenience for employees. Security and IT teams are looking for solutions that eliminate friction, without incurring additional costs…
As documented in its release notes, iOS 14.6 includes support for Apple Card Family and Podcasts subscriptions, two service enhancements that will go live once the release goes public. But iOS 14.6 includes several other noteworthy updates, including our first look at…
Spotify getting accessiblity improvements on iOS/Android including auto podcast transcription
May 18, 2021
Spotify has announced three new accessibility updates heading to iOS and Android over the coming weeks. The most interesting may be a new auto transcription feature for podcasts so users can read their shows.
Spotify announced the accessibility news in a blog post…
Facebook announced today a new way to shop on its platform with Live Shopping Fridays. With this new feature, users will be able to “enjoy shoppable live videos from beauty and fashion brands.”
Facebook says that companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Alleyoop, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Clinique Dermalogica, Dolce Vita, Sephora, and ZOX are signing up for the platform.
For shoppers…
Google Photos new ‘Blissful buzz’ Memories collection highlights your best cups of coffee
May 18, 2021
Google Photos growing Memories collections now has a caffeine-focused “Blissful buzz” selection that will showcase some of your best cups of coffee.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has seen many coffee shops and cafes around the globe close, the ability to grab an…
The May 2021 security update or patch has started rolling out for a number of Samsung devices including the likes of the Galaxy S21 and more.
As we’ve seen previously with older patches, the May security patch isn’t technically fully released yet even though Samsung…
After skipping last year, Google I/O is back in 2021 as a free, virtual event that anybody can watch through YouTube. The developer conference starts with a keynote at 10 a.m. PT on Tuesday, May 18 and runs until Thursday, May 20.
Alphabet/Google CEO Sundar Pichai — after teasing “significant” announcements — will kick everything off Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. GMT with…
