Mobile

In addition to the set of updates previewed last week, the Google TV app is getting a Material You redesign on Android. It of course starts with a new bottom bar that’s taller and makes use of pill-shaped indicators to note your current tab. It’s a long overdue addition that was first showcased in March of this year with the launch of the Highlights news feed. Meanwhile, the app bar has been…

As expected, Android 13 QPR1 introduces a slew of fixes for both the Pixel 7 series and older supported Google phones. The first Pixel 7 and 7 Pro update last month only brought a trio of fixes. December’s, which coincides with Android 13 QPR1, brings over 70 across all categories. Use the following device key to interpret the Pixel’s Android 13 QPR1 changelog: *[1] Included on Pixel 6…

The GPay app, which was once the future of Google’s payments strategy, is still available for users in three countries and is getting some Material You tweaks. From the beginning, GPay had a rather unique bottom bar that was fluid. Besides highlighting the current tab in blue and showing a text label, there was a bugle-like indicator at the top. GPay is now switching to a standard Material You…

Apple introduced its first smartphone with an always-on display with the iPhone 14 Pro. Now with the upcoming iOS 16.2 release, users will get flexibility with the feature to make it more subtle. Here’s how to customize iPhone always-on display. While the iPhone 14 Pro gaining an always-on display has been welcome overall, some have felt it’s a bit much with colored wallpapers plus…