Android apps have become a pretty important part of Chrome OS over the past few years, doing everything from plugging the app gap to making Chromebook tablets a viable Android tablet replacement. However, Chrome OS 96 seems to be causing issues with Android apps for some users.
About Chromebooks has spotted reports over the past several days that point to a handful of seemingly random issues…
Apple releases ‘Tracker Detect’ Android app to find nearby AirTags
December 14, 2021
A few months after the launch of AirTags, Apple said it would release an Android app to let non-iOS users detect Find My-powered trackers. “Tracker Detect” was released this morning to let those on Android find AirTags.
Tracker Detect looks for item trackers that are…
Make Material yours with 9to5Google T-shirts and sweatshirts
December 14, 2021
9to5Google now has T-shirts and sweatshirts to bring our usually digital selves into the physical realm of merch; just in time for the holidays!
Our Merch Store is hosted on Cotton Bureau with four designs that are primarily inspired by the latest and greatest in Android…
Google taking Android 12L Beta 1 feedback from Pixel owners
December 14, 2021
With the Android 12L Beta 1 now five days old, Google is asking Pixel owners to fill out a feedback survey. The questions are similar in nature to the original form used during the initial beta period.
We’d like your feedback on the latest version of Android 12L on your Pixel device. This *anonymous* survey should take you about 5-10 minutes to complete.
Please only fill out this survey if…
What you can do with AirTags on Android
December 14, 2021
While the ability to use Apple AirTags as intended remains exclusive to Apple’s ecosystem, Android devices are able to pull some neat tricks when one is found astray. These options become useful if you think one’s been planted on you or if you find lost property with an…
If you put off shopping or just want to find a good last-minute gift for someone in your life who has an Android phone or loves Google products, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best gifts you can get for an Android user that are shipped quickly or can be…
The LG Wing was the brand’s last major smartphone release before shutting down earlier this year, and was certainly one out of left field with its wacky take on dual displays. Today, LG has started rolling out Android 11 to the Wing in what is probably one of its last updates.
Rolling out at least on the Verizon model in the United States, the LG Wing Android 11 update finally lifts the phone…
Developer demonstrates how good HomeKit could be with iPhone’s U1 chip precision [Video]
December 13, 2021
In April, I wrote a comment piece about what Apple products should gain the U1 chip. Unfortunately, Apple didn’t agree this year and the only new hardware that got its Ultra Wide Band chip was the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7.
Even though Apple is holding down…
Adding holiday cheer to your iPhone home screen with widgets
December 13, 2021
Widgetsmith is one of the best apps you can add to your iOS home screen to customize every aspect of it. One of my favorite aspects of it is setting up time-based widgets to automatically rotate during the day. I have one on my home screen that has the weather until 7 a.m.
Google TV app remote gets a redesign on Android w/ new device picker
December 13, 2021
A very long overdue update to the phone-based remote for Android TV and Google TV devices was finally released in the past few months, and Google is already revamping the new app with an updated design.
The Google TV app’s remote on Android devices launched with support for gesture and D-Pad navigation controls and support for all modern Android TV devices with a design updated from the…
