Following the Google Store, Google Fi’s Black Friday takes $300 off the Pixel 7 Pro for both new (number port in required) and existing MVNO subscribers.
The Pixel 7 starts at $399 for the 128GB model and $499 for 256GB after the $200 discount. This compares to the Google Store and others, like Amazon, just taking $100 off in the US. Curiously, the Pixel 6a just has a $100 discount to $349…
Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S21 FE are now getting Android 13
November 22, 2022
Samsung is now bringing Android 13 to the Galaxy S20 FE and the Galaxy S21 FE, starting in select regions.
Following updates to the rest of the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series, Samsung is now expanding One UI 5 to its pair of “Fan Edition” devices. The Galaxy S20 FE and…
Google tweaking Nearby Share with a touch of Material You [Gallery]
November 22, 2022
The other change Google is making to Nearby Share are UI tweaks that infuse Material You to the main sheet you interact with.
About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store.
How to switch back to taskbar widgets on the Android Auto redesign
November 22, 2022
Android Auto’s new beta comes with some new tricks up its sleeve, including a new taskbar redesign. Well, what if you don’t really want the new look? This guide will take you through switching back to having media control and Maps taskbar widgets on your Android Auto device.
No matter what version of Android Auto you’re running, the main goal is to present an information hub during your…
An official Google social account is now on Mastodon
November 22, 2022
The Twitter upheaval has affected everyone from end users to advertisers and brands. It will be interesting to see where the latter group lands, but Google — via its Search Liaison account — now has an official presence on Mastodon.
@searchliaison@mastodon.social joined…
Over the past few years, Google has been transitioning to Android App Bundles as part of modernizing development practices. In May of 2023, App Bundles that support archiving will be required for Android/Google TV devices.
Storage is the big reason for this change, with…
How to watch the World Cup on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and web plus free full-match replays
November 22, 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is here, the most-watched sporting event on the planet. Whether you’re looking to follow along at home, on the go, or at the office, here’s how to watch the World Cup on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and web.
The 2022 World Cup officially kicked off on November 20 with the quarter and semifinals starting in December and the final match slated for December 18.
While Fox has…
Researchers say iPhone usage data isn't as anonymous as Apple claims
November 22, 2022
Code sleuths at Mysk are challenging Apple’s vaunted focus on privacy. The developers claim Apple’s anonymous usage data for some in-house apps includes a Directory Services Identifier (DSID) uniquely linked to your Apple ID and iCloud data. Apple could…
This week marks the somewhat overdue start of the 2022 World Cup. This guide will direct you to the best streaming service you can use to watch the World Cup on your Android, Google TV, or ChromeOS device.
This year, the World Cup is being held in Qatar, making it the…
Android 13 fixes Android Auto call issues on Pixel phones; Google still investigating Pixel 7 issues
November 21, 2022
If you’ve been having issues between Android Auto and Pixel phones, Google might have some good news for you. In an update to its known issues thread, Google says that the Android 13 update on Pixel phones should fix some calling issues when using Android Auto.
For months now, a thread on Google’s support forums has capture reports of users seeing phone calls on Android Auto coming through…
