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Google Stadia voice chat on Android is now live, explained in support document [Updated]

September 30, 2021

One of the most glaring omissions of the Stadia app for Android may soon be fixed as a Google support document details how voice chat will — and won’t — work. Update: Voice chat has finally arrived to Stadia for Android. For many months now, our APK Insight team has been watching the development of voice chat in the Stadia app, including the app being registered for Android’s…

Google Lens coming to Chrome and will soon be integrated into the Google app browser on iOS

September 30, 2021

In addition to the big MUM upgrade that lets you ask questions about a photo, Google Lens is getting more prominent on iOS and in desktop Chrome. In Chrome for Android today, long-pressing on an image lets you “Search with Google Lens.” That will also be available in…

Material You rolling out to Google Messages [Update: Dynamic Color]

September 30, 2021

The latest beta version of Google Messages widely introduces a Material You redesign, but the Dynamic Color aspect for Pixel devices running Android 12 is currently incomplete. Original 9/22: On the homescreen, you’ll immediately notice the pill-shaped search field and…

Stadia for Android finally gains party chat, nearly two years after launch

September 30, 2021

Since Stadia launched in late 2019, the Android app has been the farthest behind in its playability, simply because it lacked the ability to talk with friends and strangers via voice and party chat. Today, that’s changed. While Stadia games have been playable on Android phones since the service launched in 2019 — albeit only on Pixel phones, at that time — it’s sadly been the worst place…

You can quickly access Google app settings, reminders from the Pixel Launcher’s Discover feed

September 30, 2021

The Google app recently lost its “More” tab for a unified panel when opening the account switcher. That new settings menu can now be accessed in the Google Discover feed to the left of the Pixel Launcher. The Pixel Launcher Discover feed, which was recently updated…

New Google Workspace icons rolled out — Drive, Gmail, Chat, Meet, Docs, Keep, Calendar, & Voice [U: Currents, Tasks]

September 30, 2021

Google Workspace was announced at the start of October as a rebrand of G Suite and revamped approach to office-less productivity. As part of these changes, all of Google’s Workspace apps are seeing new icons, with the rollout now underway. Google Currents Update 9/27/21…

PSA: iPhone 13 Pro might be nearly incompatible with the MagSafe Duo

September 24, 2021

Update: A video from MKBHD shows that while the iPhone 13 Pro does work with the MagSafe Duo, the fit is not perfect. With less than a day until customers start receiving their iPhone 13 orders, a report shows that you’ll need to be careful when placing the iPhone 13 Pro on the MagSafe Duo charger since its camera module is too big… According to the Spanish Apple blog La Manzana Mordida, one…

Apple releases iOS 12.5.5 for older iPhones and iPads with ‘important security updates’

September 24, 2021

Apple is rolling out iOS 12.5.5 to older iPhone and iPad models today. The company says the update includes notable security fixes and improvements, and is recommended for all users. The update is available for the iPad Air, the iPad mini 2, and iPad mini 3, as well as…

How to upgrade to your new iPhone 13 without losing data

September 24, 2021

The new iPhone lineup is on its way to the first customers. Read on for a look at how to upgrade to iPhone 13 without losing any data, including what to do if you’re running the iOS 15.1 beta. This year, the iOS 15 public release was four days before the new iPhone 13…

iOS 15: Here’s everything new in FaceTime

September 24, 2021

FaceTime is one of the key apps receiving a lot of love from Apple in iOS 15. With the new operating system now available for iPhone users, people are able to join the conversation with friends on Android and Windows, and so much more. Here’s everything new in FaceTime. With iOS 15, FaceTime received Spatial audio support. In fact, this technology received lots of attention from Apple. With…