Just yesterday, Google said it was shutting down its “Museletter” experiment for turning Google Docs into paid newsletters. Area 120 is now back with “Qaya” for easily creating web storefronts.
The Area 120 incubator, now housed under Google Labs, wants to make it easy for creators to “sell products and services directly to their audiences.” This can include digital goods like…
Adobe Lightroom adds better support for RAW photos from Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, more
December 16, 2021
One of the biggest reasons so many people love the shots taken by Google’s Pixel smartphones is how the shots are pretty much ready for sharing straight out of the camera. However, a special RAW mode opens up shots to more extensive editing, and this week Adobe has made it…
Google Fi’s year-end gift for subscribers is a $10 Play Store credit
December 16, 2021
Since its inception, Google has given Fi members a holiday gift. For 2021, the “year-end gift” is simply $10 in Google Play credit that can be redeemed from the Fi app.
To receive, open the Fi companion app or website where you’ll see the “A year-end gift for…
Photos are meant for sharing with others, especially if that photo includes a lot of family members. Follow along to learn how to share your family photos on your Android device with anyone.
Table of contents
What is Google Photos on Android?
Sharing Android photos with Shared Albums
Sending photos using Google Photos built-in messaging
Sharing family photos with Nearby Share
Sending family…
Another little tidbit in iOS 15.2 is that Apple has finally added the ability to erase and reset a locked iPhone or iPad, without first needing to connect it to a PC or Mac. This new feature is thanks to a new capability when the iOS device is in Security Lockout mode, after…
Oppo Find N battles the Fold 3 with better cameras and tiny form factor; will only be sold in China
December 15, 2021
Samsung has ruled the foldable space for over two years now, but slowly other competitors are emerging. Today, Oppo is showing off its first foldable that looks to be one of the most compelling to date. Here’s what you need to know about the Oppo Find N.
The Oppo Find N…
Chromecast with Google TV gains ‘Year in Search’ playlist w/ 2021’s trending films and TV shows
December 15, 2021
A week after the launch of its annual Year in Search recap video, Google is enhancing and furthering the yearly celebration with a prominent playlist on Chromecast with Google TV.
Available today, Chromecast with Google TV users should now see prominent “Year in Search” playlists appear on their home screens. The main playlist is “Year in Search: A Collection of This Year’s Trending…
Google One reaches 500 million downloads on Play Store
December 15, 2021
Google One has now surged beyond the 500 million-download milestone on the Play Store just a year after reaching the 100 million figure back in November 2020.
As spotted by Android Police, the Google One app now joins an exclusive club that includes various first-party…
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 goes official w/ 10.5-inch display, Android 11, arrives next month
December 15, 2021
Mid-range Android tablets aren’t particularly hard to find, but Samsung has some of the best when it comes to longer-term support. Today, Samsung is unveiling its Galaxy Tab A8, which features a 10.5-inch display.
The Galaxy Tab A8 fills the spot of an affordable tablet…
Google employees unvaccinated against COVID-19 will be put on leave starting next month
December 15, 2021
Google previously announced its policy of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, and now the company is preparing to put those who have not complied on unpaid leave in accordance with that policy.
CNBC reports that an internal memo shared by leadership at Google gave employees until December 3 to either show proof of vaccination or apply for a medical or religious exemption.
The…
