Google is continuing its Android tablet push with widgets optimized for large screens. The first tablet widgets are coming from Google Drive and Keep.
The company says a “larger screen size deserves more spacious widgets.” Today, Google Drive’s Quick Actions widget lets you quickly open the app, search, upload, open the built-in camera, and start a new document. It’s available as either a…
Google Store birthday sale: Exclusive Pixel 6 & 6a case clearly taken from Matías Duarte’s closet
September 9, 2022
Google celebrates its inception every year on September 27 and marks it internationally with deals on first-party hardware. The Google Store’s 24th birthday sale is now live in Asia.
Update 9/8: The Google Store’s 24th birthday sale has kicked off in Asia-Pacific. The…
Here’s a list of every carrier that supports eSIM on Android
September 9, 2022
Physical SIM cards have been around since the dawn of the mobile phone, though that may not be the case for long. SIM cards are being replaced by eSIMs – slowly but surely. Here’s a list of every US carrier that supports eSIM on Android devices.
What is eSIM?
Simply…
Google Fi brings Wi-Fi calling & international hotspot to iPhone, expands global 5G for Android
September 9, 2022
Google Fi is rolling out a trio of updates today that are focused on the MVNO’s international experience when traveling, starting with Wi-Fi calling for iPhone subscribers.
Wi-Fi calling with Google Fi is now coming to the iPhone after years of Google Fi only supporting Android. This is ideal when in large buildings or underground on the subway, as well as internationally. If both Wi-Fi and…
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 rolling out to Pixel phones
September 9, 2022
Like last year, Google is continuing the Android 13 Beta Program with Quarterly Platform Releases, starting with QPR1 this September.
Following the stable release of Android 13 to AOSP, we continue to update the platform with fixes and improvements that are then rolled…
Stadia 4.33 prepares Party Stream for Android and Ubisoft+ promotion
September 9, 2022
Stadia 4.33 for Android is rolling out now via the Google Play Store, and in it, our team has found early signs of Party Stream coming to Android, as well as a potentially upcoming Ubisoft+ promotion.
About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled…
Google hosting Search On 2022 later this month
September 9, 2022
Since 2020, Google has hosted “Search On” to announce the latest features for its namesake product, and the 2022 event will take place in late September.
The livestream starts at 10 a.m. PT on Wednesday, September 28. “Search outside the box” is this year’s tagline in a clear reference to Google Lens visual search. There’s also a nod to location and place ratings, as well as travel…
You can play these Android games with your Netflix subscription
September 9, 2022
Back in November 2021, Netflix announced that it would launch a new addition to its mobile app – a gaming section. While the service only started out with a few titles, it has been expanding over time. So what does Netflix’s gaming section have to offer in terms of…
Here’s everything new in Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 [Gallery]
September 9, 2022
Google’s first preview of Android 13 QPR1 is now available and we are diving into the Beta 1 release to find what new features have been introduced.
Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1’s new features and every single change. (The…
Google marks the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with muted homepage
September 9, 2022
To mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Google has paid tribute with a gray version of the normally colorful company logo.
While condolences have poured in from all over the world for the longest-reigning monarch in British history, Google has decided to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in a subtle manner. This change has come as Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai posted his own condolences to Her…
