Way back in June, Google Pixel phones were the very first Android devices to gain the ability to secure images and videos behind an on-device passcode or biometrics. After confirming that more devices would get access soon, it appears that the Locked Folder feature in Google Photos is now arriving on non-Pixel Android devices.
As spotted by Android Police, the Lock Folder option is now starting…
Android TV’s ‘Discover’ homescreen appears to be expanding to more users, especially in India
December 3, 2021
While Google TV is the future of Android on the biggest screen in your home, the platform’s older version isn’t going anywhere just yet. This week, Google seems to be rolling out Android TV’s latest “Discover” homescreen design out to users in India and some other…
Previewed in October and officially announced yesterday, YouTube Music’s new “Recent Played” widget is now available on Android.
By default, “Recently Played” is 5×2 with two sections. The top is a simplified Now Playing with play/pause and thumbs up, similar…
At the end of August, Google delayed its wide-scale office return to early 2022. That is now being pushed back again and a new date will be determined at the start of next year.
According to CNBC, Google sent out an internal email on Thursday that explained how the January 10, 2022 return date is being pushed back. A new date was not provided, with the company deciding to reassess conditions…
On Monday, Google made Workspace available “for everyone” with free, personal accounts able to turn on the integrated Gmail experience with Chat and Rooms — soon to be called Spaces. Alongside that, Google Workspace branding now appears on the Gmail web…
Apple’s chip manufacturing partner, TSMC, is expected to begin volume production of 3-nanometer chips during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to a new report from DigiTimes. This could mean that we start seeing 3nm chips in Apple products as soon as 2023.
The…
Update: Now rolling out to public beta testers as well.
After a brief hiatus, the beta train is back in business today. Apple is now rolling out iOS 15.2 beta 4 to registered developers, bringing new features and continued refinements. Today’s update to beta 4 comes just over two weeks after the release of beta 3 to developers and public beta users. Head below for the details.
Today’s new…
Healthcare providers in Google Search, Maps can now list which insurance they accept
December 3, 2021
Over the past year, Google listings have gained more attributes and details to better let potential customers learn about a place before visiting. Google Maps, as well as Search, is now letting healthcare providers identify which insurance they accept.
Healthcare…
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will reportedly cost $699 in the US
December 3, 2021
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE has proven to be a tricky device because its release date keeps changing. All signs currently point to an official reveal next month, and it seems that the Galaxy S21 FE’s price will be on the higher end of expectations.
Roland Quandt of…
Adding to scrutiny over passive-aggressive means of pushing users away from alternative browsers, Microsoft is also under fire for a new “buy now, pay later” service that has been baked into the new, Chromium-based Microsoft Edge.
Announced in mid-November and now rolling out to more users, “Zip” is now a service baked into Edge. The buy now, pay later service shows up in Microsoft…
