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Sonos is ending support for local file playback on Android

Sonos will soon end support for a feature that allows users to stream files stored locally on their Android devices directly to its speakers. “As newer versions of mobile operating systems are released, it can sometimes change the way information is shared between devices, and this feature will no longer be compatible with newer versions of the Android operating system,” a Sonos…
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Google makes it easier to build sleek Android TV apps

Expect to see better looking Android TV apps, as well as more offerings from developers, in the future. At Google I/O today, the company announced the alpha version of Compose for TV, a framework that will make it easier to build attractive Android TV apps with less code and…
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Chipolo's new item trackers are basically AirTags for Android

Google doesn’t have a direct equivalent to Apple’s AirTags, but it might come close. Chipolo has teamed up with Google to introduce One Point (shown above) and Card Point (below) item trackers that work exclusively with Android’s Find My Device network. They take advantage of the phone platform’s ubiquity to not only increase the chances of locating your gear, but to find…
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You can now stream Android phone apps to your Chromebook

You won’t have to install Android apps on your Chromebook when you need them in a pinch. After a preview at CES last year, Google has enabled app streaming through Phone Hub in Chrome OS Beta. You can quickly check your messages, or track the status of a food order…
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Google Pixel Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: Battle of the foldables

After confirming its existence last week, Google has formally introduced the Pixel Fold, its first stab at a foldable phone. Like past foldables, the new Pixel has a vertical hinge that lets it unfurl like a book. When it’s folded, you get a more traditional form factor with a 5.8-inch display. Open it up, and you get a wider 7.6-inch screen for multitasking or watching videos. Both OLED…
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Quintar uses Google ARCore to help people navigate live events and big venues

Quintar wants to enhance navigation with augmented reality so you can have an easier time navigating live events at big venues for sports or concerts. And so it announced today at Google I/O that is has partnered with Google on its ARCore tech platform. Quintar tried out the tech recently as the official mobile augmented reality developer of the PGA Tour. It accurately places virtual objects on…
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