Following Apple Music’s redesign of its widgets, Beats for Android is adding some to let you quickly manage headphones from the homescreen, while the companion app is also getting a “Locate My Beats” capability.
Update 4/16: Version 2.5.5 of Beats for Android is now rolled out in Google Play with the new widgets and Locate My Beats functionality.
The two widgets are functionally identical…
This week’s top stories: Google Photos unlimited backup returns, Weather Frog for Nest Hub, more
April 16, 2022
In this week’s top stories: Google Photos regains a carrier-exclusive unlimited backups plan, Weather Frog hops onto 2nd-gen Nest Hub, Waze gains a “Retro Mode,” and more.
Once an exclusive perk of the Pixel series before being retired, Google has announced the…
What’s on Google TV: Stranger Things 4 trailer, HBO Max takes #3 slot in streaming wars
April 16, 2022
This week Netflix released the first trailer for Stranger Things 4, the next season of the acclaimed show, while HBO Max reportedly earned the third slot in the streaming wars. Here’s what you need to know.
iMDb TV is becoming ‘Freevee’
Amazon this week announced…
WhatsApp for iOS readying the ability to hide ‘Last Seen’ status from specific contacts
April 16, 2022
Six months ago, WhatsApp start to implement another privacy setting for its users with a new option to hide your “Last Seen” status from specific contacts. The company now is rolling out this feature for beta testers. Here’s what you need to know.
This function now appears for those with beta version 22.9.0.70 of WhatsApp. With that, when you go to the “Privacy” settings of the app…
PLG: An acronym that will transform software
April 16, 2022
We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 – 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
If there’s a single constant to the software industry, it’s that it…
GamesBeat Summit 2022 returns with its largest event for leaders in gaming on April 26-28th. Reserve your spot here!
Manticore Games today announced for its first anniversary that it is bringing Core, its metaverse platform, to iOS. It’s also releasing Party Portals, a…
LG Velvet gets Android 12 in the US w/ new privacy features, no sign of Material You [U]
April 16, 2022
While LG is done with smartphones, the company is fulfilling its promise of still supporting existing models. Now, the LG Velvet is getting its Android 12 update.
Rolling out starting in Korea, the LG Velvet is the brand’s first smartphone to get Android 12. While the update is certainly pretty late, it’s still great to see it coming at all considering LG hasn’t played an active role in the…
As previewed last month, Google Chat on iOS will let you set which contacts can reach you in Focus mode. This applies to the dedicated Chat app and the integrated experience available in Gmail.
You can now specify which Google Chat and Gmail contacts you still want…
Ahead of the announcement of Google I/O 2022, the company launched a special (and quite difficult!) puzzle to tease the conference. Get your thinking caps on because we’re going to dive into this puzzle and its solutions.
Every year, the Google I/O teaser puzzle has come…
Google Store Chelsea: April events include making ‘Pixel Planters’ for Earth Day and photo walks
April 16, 2022
Made by Google opened its first permanent retail store last June. Since then, Google Store Chelsea has hosted a number of events and April will see a handful of sessions, including one about making Pixel Planters for Earth Day.
Past events let people watch the Pixel 6 livestream in person, while there was even a “Halloween Celebration” involving spooky stories and tasty treats. Events…
