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Messages surprisingly preps nav drawer as Google Photos video upload also works for images

February 3, 2022
As Google starts rolling out iMessage reaction translations, Messages is readying a navigation drawer that surprisingly bucks the company’s recent design trend. Meanwhile, we have more details on how Google Photos media uploads will work. About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we…
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How to factory reset your Google Pixel

February 3, 2022
Believe it or not, there are many reasons you’d want to factory reset your Google Pixel. Maybe there are bugs that only a reset could fix, or maybe you want to upgrade to the and need to sell your current Pixel. Either way, this guide will show you how to get it done…
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Hands-on: Pela’s eco-friendly Pixel 6 cases ease the heartbreak of Google’s fabric cases

February 3, 2022
With the launch of its Pixel 6 series, Google killed off any hope that it would continue producing cases with a delightful fabric material. Outside of some shoddy recreations, it’s a concept that hasn’t been replicated. But since its October launch, there’s one case that’s managed to ease the heartbreak felt from the loss of Google’s fabric cases — Pela’s soft and comfortable Pixel 6…
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As Google TV slowly replaces Android TV, Philips may make the switch in 2023

February 2, 2022
Google TV launched in 2020 with the goal of replacing the Android TV experience entirely within a couple of years. As the clock ticks away, more brands are getting on board with the Google TV experience, including long-time partner Philips. Philips is a popular TV brand internationally more so than it is in the United States. The brand has been a long-time partner for Android TV, with some of…
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Google is preparing a way to hibernate your Chromebook to help save power

February 2, 2022
It will soon be possible to hibernate your Chromebook instead of simply putting it to sleep, allowing it to conserve even more battery while not in use. When you close your Chromebook or walk away from it for an extended period of time, it will go into a “sleep” state, which pauses the operating system and turns off unnecessary uses of power. One thing that will stay running, though, is your…
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