Google Play services powers many key features on Android devices that might not be obvious to end users, and Google is now offering an explanation directly on your phone as part of a new approach.
If you go to Settings > Apps > See all > Google Play services, you’ll see a new “All Services” item as the first thing in the App info list underneath Disable and Force stop. Tapping lets…
Gmail for Android’s bottom bar is now appearing more often [U]
November 12, 2022
Back in September, Gmail for Android removed text labels from its core navigation element; this change now makes sense as Google is making the bottom bar more persistent.
Update 11/11: This persistent bottom bar is more widely rolling out on Gmail and appearing on several…
Hands-on: Android Auto’s split-screen redesign gets thoughtfully retooled & enters beta today
November 12, 2022
At I/O 2022 in May, Google previewed a big redesign of Android Auto that brings a split-screen mode to in-car displays of all sizes, including smaller 5- and 6-inch screens. The summer launch was delayed due to Google incorporating feedback from early testing and polishing…
Samsung expands Android 13 to some Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Fold 4 users, Galaxy A73 too
November 12, 2022
Samsung continues to speed up its Android 13 rollout, this week bringing the update to the affordable Galaxy A73 as well as some early Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 users.
Starting with the Galaxy A73 5G, XDA spotted the update rolling out to users in Malaysia. The update carries a firmware version ending in BVK2 and arrives just days after the Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A33 were updated with the…
Google looks to be discounting the Pixel Watch for Black Friday [U]
November 12, 2022
The Google Store is expected to have more deals for Black Friday than what was previewed today, and one such discount could be on the Pixel Watch.
Update 11/11: Another Google Store ad has appeared for some Google Discover users. It confirms the deal and reiterates how…
As Google Tensor makes a splash in the premium space, could MediaTek be a better partner?
November 12, 2022
Qualcomm has always dominated the high-end smartphone space, but that’s slowly changing. MediaTek this week unveiled its Dimensity 9200 SoC for high-end Android phones, which appears to be a very strong option, but it’s happening as Google is also pushing its…
Samsung November 2022 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices
November 12, 2022
Samsung is continuing its streak of offering consistently timely updates for its full line of Android smartphones. Many Galaxy phones and tablets have already begun receiving Samsung’s November 2022 security update.
Samsung November 2022 security update – here’s what’s new:
Every month, Google and its partners release a new Android security patch, publicly detailing every way in which your…
iPhone & iPad: How to clear cache, history, and cookies
November 12, 2022
It doesn’t take long for caches to fill up on iOS. From the default Safari browser, to third-party apps, follow along for how to clear the cache, history, and cookies on iPhone and iPad.
While clearing the cache in Safari is quick and easy with one fell swoop, the process…
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro lineups are set to be popular gifts this holiday season. The decision between choosing an iPhone 14 model can be tricky. The iPhone 14 Pro is obviously more powerful and capable, but you also have to factor in differences like pricing, battery…
Among a number of other changes, iOS 16.2 also includes some nice changes to the built-in Stocks app on iPhone and iPad. The update brings new sorting options for your different watchlists in the Stocks app, which are also reflected in updated widgets for your iPhone and iPad home screen.
With iOS 16.2, which is currently in testing with developers and public beta users, the Stocks app now gives…
