The latest update to Stadia for Android, version 3.44, is rolling out now via the Play Store and includes early work on a revamped search feature, livestream spectating, and more.
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 decompile these files (called APKs, in the case of Android…
Chromecast volume controls are disabled on Android 12 due to a ‘legal issue’ [Update: Fix incoming]
December 1, 2021
Following the launch of Android 12 to Pixel devices, it’s been discovered that the update disables the once-handy volume controls for nearby Chromecast media sessions due to a “legal issue.”
Update: A Googler has shared a rough timeline of when this issue will have a…
Paranoid Android ‘Sapphire’ is based on Android 12, launches today w/ OnePlus support
December 1, 2021
The custom ROM scene isn’t as strong as it once was, but one name that has stuck around is Paranoid Android. Now, the team of developers behind the project has announced Paranoid Android’s take on Android 12 will be called “Sapphire” and launches today.
Announced…
Android TV 12 is now available, unclear when it’s headed to Chromecast with Google TV
December 1, 2021
A bit behind its launch on smartphones, Android 12 has just officially launched on Android TV. Unfortunately, it’s unclear when it will actually arrive on consumer devices.
Quietly announced on Google’s developer site today, Android TV 12’s final stable release is now available with both Android TV and Google TV versions. As with the beta updates, Android TV 12 is still only available on…
T-Mobile trade-ins against iPhone 13 purchases being denied; carrier says it will resolve
November 30, 2021
Following problems with the Apple Watch $100 rebate program, customers are now reporting that T-Mobile trade-ins against iPhone 13 purchases are being similarly denied.
T-Mobile promised extremely generous trade-in values of up to $800 on older models when purchasing a new…
Based on supply chain data of smartphone production levels, a market intelligence company is predicting iPhone market share for Q4 2021 will hit 23.1%. That would be up from 15.9% last quarter, and enough to convincingly take the No. 1 slot from Samsung.
Apple is expected to…
While Android 12 for Samsung devices look more likely with each passing week, the Korean firm is rolling on with its consistent monthly security patches. For November 2021, a select few Samsung Galaxy smartphones are already seeing the latest updates. Here’s the full, continuously updated list.
Samsung November 2021 security update — what’s new
Sticking with the excellent track record of…
Coinciding with the big Black Friday Week sale over on the Google Store, it appears that some Android users are seeing the Google Assistant promote the recently discounted Nest Hub at $49.99.
This follows a similar offer made earlier in the year that saw the original Home…
Google celebrates St. Andrew’s Day 2021 with latest UK Doodle
November 30, 2021
The latest UK-only Google Doodle is helping Scots celebrate St. Andrew’s Day for 2021 by highlighting some of the most prominent cultural icons of Scottish heritage.
For those unaware, St. Andrew’s Day is the official national day of Scotland — not to be confused…
Oppo’s Reno family sits between the Find flagships and the mass-market A models. This week the Reno7 series was unveiled with three new models that offer mostly the same specs – the major differences are in the choice of chipset and the camera department.
All three have 90Hz AMOLED displays, though the Oppo Reno7 Pro 5G stands out with HDR10+ support and higher typical brightness (800…
