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WhatsApp for iOS to introduce revamped Contact Info page in future update

WhatsApp for iOS is rolling out a new Contact Info page for public beta testers just a few months after doing the same with Business accounts. As spotted by WABetaInfo, this change is available to public beta testers with version 22.6.0.73. The publication notes that some tester might not see this revamped contact page just yet as WhatsApp usually slowly rolls out new features. The redesigned…
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Google directly integrating Air Raid Alerts into Android phones in Ukraine

Google today issued an update on its response to the war in Ukraine. Among other ongoing efforts, Android users in Ukraine will soon have rapid Air Raid Alerts natively built into their phones.  Before this latest development, Google Play was already prominently highlighting the Ukrainian Alarm (Повітряна тривога) app created by Ukrainian developers in cooperation with the…
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Which Material You widgets are currently exclusive to Google Pixel? [U]

At this point, Google’s biggest Android apps have been updated with Material You. Redesigns are widely rolled out, but widget availability varies depending on whether you have a Pixel or Samsung device running Android 12. The following is our running tally of which Google app Material You widgets are available where. Widgets available on all Android 12 devices The vast majority of Google’s…
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How to easily manage individual app notifications in Android

Being able to manage and customize your notifications on a device is a key part of being able to enjoy the experience. On Android, you have a few different options for managing notifications to fit your needs. This guide will walk you through how you can get those…
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Google rewrote the Play Store’s UI with Jetpack Compose for up to 50% less code, faster rendering

Jetpack Compose is how Google wants Android developers to create app user interfaces going forward. Google today detailed how the Play Store leveraged Jetpack Compose for its UI rewrite. Google set out to revamp the Play Store’s entire storefront tech stack in 2020 since “existing code was 10+ years old and had incurred tremendous tech debt over countless Android platform releases and…
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