Chrome is perennially criticized for its memory usage, and Google has been working to address those complaints in recent browser releases for Mac, Windows, and Android.
With the latest Chrome release, Google is using its own advanced memory allocator. PartitionAlloc is optimized for low allocation latency, space efficiency, and security. It’s now used everywhere on Chrome for Android and…
Former Facebook employees detail how iOS 14 privacy features are affecting the company
March 12, 2021
Apple has become even more aggressive with its privacy policy since the introduction of iOS 14, which added multiple new features to let users control how third-party apps use their data. Facebook has been criticizing these changes, and now some former employees explained…
Chrome is perennially criticized for its memory usage, and Google has been working to address those complaints in recent browser releases for Mac, Windows, and Android.
With the latest Chrome release, Google is using its own advanced memory allocator. PartitionAlloc is…
Design and branding studio TIN has created a series of beautiful new time and date widgets for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 called “Timedash.” The app includes several different analog and digital clock widgets that also incorporate weather and step counting. There are 30 different unique combinations inspired by 70s wristwatches, ranging from fun and colorful to sleek and edgy.
There are four…
Oppo isn’t a big deal in the US, but the company’s latest flagship leaves me a little envious of that. After using the Oppo Find X3 Pro for a few days, I’ve been impressed by a well-designed, powerful, and easy-to-use flagship Android phone that has a truly killer…
Pixelbook Go gets first Google Store discount of 2021
March 12, 2021
Google announced the Pixelbook Go in October of 2019, and it’s currently the only first-party Chrome OS device following the Pixel Slate’s quiet discontinuation at the start of this year. The Pixelbook Go is now seeing some slight discounts on the US Google…
Google is introducing a new way for Maps users to contribute without having to leave a review. Google Maps photo updates will be available in the coming weeks, while a “Local Love” challenge is kicking off.
Photo updates in Google Maps are comprised of images and a short text description. This new content type lets you capture a “recent snapshot of a place” without having to leave a…
Crowdsourcing plays a big role in keeping Google Maps accurate and current. Google is introducing a more immersive desktop tool to edit roads in Maps over the coming months.
From maps.google.com, you open the side navigation drawer and click “Edit the map” — towards…
After integration between Netflix and Google TV was shuttered last year, things are finally back on the repair. On Chromecast with Google TV, the Netflix directory is back in action.
Chromecast with Google TV allows users to link their various streaming accounts and…
Google adding quality, performance guidelines for smart home devices that work with Assistant
March 12, 2021
Google Assistant capabilities created by third-parties, including developers integrating smart home devices, are known as “Actions.” The company today announced an updated Google Assistant Actions policy that introduces device quality and safety guidelines.
Google wants to ensure “reliable and timely responses” when you ask Assistant on your phone, speakers, and Smart Displays to control…
