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Magisk v22.0 adds support for Galaxy S21 series, app hiding improvements, plus more

February 24, 2021

For those still happy to root and tinker on their Android devices, Magisk is an essential. The latest Magisk v22.0 build is now available, and it adds support for the recently released Galaxy S21 series alongside a few extra tweaks. Previous updates to the tool have added Android 11 support, with beta releases also adding support for the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. The Magisk v22.0 update is now…

Huawei wearables will soon support third-party apps

February 24, 2021

While Huawei smartphones have been a hard sell across the globe due to hard US sanctions limiting Google Mobile Services access, the Chinese firm’s wearables division had grown substantially. One major criticism of Huawei’s LiteOS-powered wearables has been the lack of…

Doppler iPhone FLAC music player gets CarPlay app, Siri support, more

February 24, 2021

For those who like to own their music library and want support for hi-res formats like FLAC, Doppler for iPhone is a great solution. And now with the app’s latest update, a custom CarPlay app, Siri commands and suggestions, and more have arrived. High-res audio is back…

Google Pixel foldable will reportedly use a display from Samsung

February 24, 2021

We reported last year that Google’s roadmap for future Pixel smartphones included a foldable model, and now there’s a bit more to add to the story. According to a new report out of Korea, Google has requested a foldable OLED display from Samsung. TheElec reports that Google has requested a new foldable OLED display from Samsung Display. Details are scarce, but apparently, this foldable panel…

Google to complete shipping free Bose headphones w/ Pixel 5 pre-orders by March 15

February 24, 2021

Often the US gets some of the best pre-order bonuses for smartphones, but with the Pixel 5, we Europeans were given the gift of a free pair of Bose QC 35 II noise-cancelling headphones so long as orders were placed before a certain date. The “Pixel Promo” relied…

Google is bringing games to Android Auto, and no, it’s not Stadia

February 24, 2021

Google’s Android Auto platform makes infotainment in your car easy, and it’s about to get a new feature. Soon, Android Auto will have games, but not the ones you’re probably thinking of. Alongside a bunch of other Android announcements made today, Google revealed…

Google Maps dark theme officially announced, coming soon to Android

February 24, 2021

Since 2019, Google has been rolling out night modes to all of its apps. The last major holdout is Google Maps, but that’s fortunately coming to an end as its dark theme is set to soon launch globally on Android. Google Maps for Android’s dark theme sees the pill-shaped lookup field, carousel of search suggestions, and bottom bar, as well as other buttons, switch to light gray. A soft blue is…

Google Assistant lockscreen commands are now accompanied by glanceable cards

February 24, 2021

Google is optimizing the experience of using voice commands on phones by taking better advantage of the available screen. On Android, Google Assistant voice commands from the lockscreen will feature new glanceable cards. The goal is to make Assistant “[work] better even…

Android’s ‘Autofill with Google’ manager now warns about compromised app passwords

February 24, 2021

Back in 2019, Google introduced an extension that warned about compromised credentials, and it later became a native Chrome feature. Password Checkup is now being integrated into Android’s “Autofill with Google” system when signing into third-party apps. Autofill…

Android TalkBack updated with new gestures, customization, more

February 24, 2021

TalkBack, part of the broader Android Accessibility Suite, gives spoken feedback to your taps, enabling you to use your phone without needing to see the screen. Today, among a suite of Android updates, Google has announced version 9.1 of TalkBack, adding new gestures, in-depth customization, and more. First up, TalkBack is gaining new multi-finger gestures to help with editing text, controlling…