Following the couple of years where it was needed most, Google announced today that it is relaunching Google News in Spain after a gap of seven years where it wasn’t available.
Google News is a part of Search, as well as an app on mobile devices which surfaces news from publishers better than a typical web search might. With enhancements for trusted publishers and other advantages, it’s a…
As teased in recent weeks, Google Drive now offers a new Material You widget on Android 12 that lets you “quickly access suggested files and search.”
This “Suggested files” widget consists of a query field that immediately opens the app and keyboard to the…
Android 12 will restart apps and games if you change your wallpaper due to Dynamic Color
November 4, 2021
It’s finally rolled out to all Pixel phones, but even with that “stable” release, Android 12 feels relatively unfinished. One interesting problem that’s made it into Android 12’s final release sees apps and games force stopped, almost as if they’re crashing, when…
Back in May, Google said it would start automatically enabling two-factor authentication on eligible accounts. As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Google today provided an update on its account 2SV efforts.
Update 11/3: This process is getting underway for the first wave of accounts that are already configured for this security measure (i.e. they are signed into Google on their phone).
NSO – whose Pegasus spyware hacks iPhones – officially named by US as a national security risk
November 3, 2021
The NSO group, whose Pegasus spyware is used to hack iPhones and Android smartphones, has been officially named by the US government as a threat to national security.
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added the Israeli company to the…
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…
As the penultimate month of this year gets underway, the Google Play Store is opening Users’ Choice voting for the best Android content and media of 2021.
Which of this year’s buzziest new apps do you love the most? Vote below to crown the Play Users’ Choice App of 2021.
Over the next two weeks, you’ll be able to vote for your favorite Android app or game in the US. There’s seemingly…
Netflix launches five games to Android users everywhere
November 3, 2021
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Netflix announced today it’s rolling out its first round of games. Five games will be available for Android users around the world.
The platform will host…
One UI 4 beta reaches Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 units in the US
November 3, 2021
A few days ago the One UI 4 beta started rolling out to Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 owners in South Korea, now units in the US are getting it as well. As usual, you need to be signed up for the beta program, which you can do through the Samsung Members app.
Note that only…
iOS 15: How to change date, time, and location for individual or multiple photos on iPhone
November 3, 2021
Another small but handy addition with iOS 15 is the ability to edit images’ EXIF data in the Photos app on iPhone and iPad. Read along for how to change photo date/time and location for individual and multiple images.
Whether you’ve got some old photos, are scanning/importing images, or just have some pictures with incorrect metadata, up until now you’ve needed to change it on your Mac…
