Back in July, Google’s storage subscription service made phone backups free on Android and announced plans for iOS. The next move for Google One is including a VPN on higher storage tiers.
VPN by Google One is pitched as providing an “extra layer of online protection for your Android phone” and “peace of mind that your data is safe.” This follows Google Fi offering a similar service to…
As of the start of this month, Workspace customers can get access to an integrated Gmail experience that includes Chat and Rooms. Google is now boosting the Gmail experience by letting Chat users set an “away” or “Do not disturb” status.
The new presence menu will…
Google Messages may soon support ‘Call and Message Continuity’ on Samsung Galaxy phones
October 30, 2020
For a few years now, Samsung’s Galaxy Tabs have been able to send and receive calls and text messages from Galaxy phones. While this feature, called “Call and Message Continuity,” currently requires you to use Samsung Messages, it looks like Google Messages may soon…
Sundar Pichai teases Google’s ‘deeper investments in hardware’ and roadmap next year
October 30, 2020
Alphabet today hosted its Q3 2020 earnings call. Sundar Pichai was asked by an analyst about Google’s approach to phones and hardware in 2020. The CEO notably hinted at what’s coming next year.
Pichai started his answer by noting how Google had some deeper investments in hardware, and that they take some time to mature.
We’re doing some deeper investments in hardware, which some of it…
In recent weeks, Google has worked to attract more customers to its MVNO with a new phone subscription program and by adding Samsung devices. Google Fi is now making it easier to troubleshoot connection issues on Android 11.
Version 33.0 of Google Fi for Android is rolling…
Earlier this week, Google rolled out several themed 3D Animals, including a hot dog — really — and dancing skeleton. With Halloween in 24 hours, Google is kicking the 2020 celebration into full gear with a sequel to the Magic Cat Academy Doodle from four years ago.
The…
Watch Dogs: Legion is now available on Google Stadia
October 30, 2020
Ubisoft has a few big titles releasing before the end of the year and to kick things off, the latest Watch Dogs game is hitting the scene. Watch Dogs: Legion is now available on Google Stadia.
Watch Dogs: Legion sees players building a resistance in London, recruiting and playing as virtually any character they see in the game. Each character has a different skill set and backstory, making every…
OxygenOS 10.5.9 rolls out for OnePlus Nord w/ October patch, new Fnatic mode tweaks, more
October 29, 2020
OxygenOS 10.5.9 has now started rolling out for the original OnePlus Nord — not to be confused with the as-yet-unavailable N10 and N100 — bringing with it the October 2020 security patch plus some other notable new features.
As always, the OxygenOS 10.5.9 update was…
The 4-year-old Galaxy S7 receives September 2020 security patch
October 29, 2020
Samsung’s recent solid track record of keeping devices updated with the latest patches continues as the now 4-year-old Galaxy S7 is getting a rare update in the form of the September 2020 security patch.
Although now officially unsupported, the Galaxy S7 is getting a…
Voice interaction has flourished in recent years as Google brings Assistant to more and more form factors. Adobe XD is now picking up a Google Assistant integration to make it faster to prototype voice experiences.
Adobe wants to simplify the testing phase when developing for voice. After adding a free Google Assistant Preview plugin to Adobe XD, you’ll be able to access prototype voice apps…
