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Google app readying that Material You Weather widget found in Pixel 6 ads [Gallery]

September 21, 2021

After redesigning the Weather app, Google’s next step is introducing Android 12 homescreen widgets. We enabled the first one last week, and the second Google widget coming is straight from the Pixel 6’s Material You advertising. 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…

Android 11 comes to Chromecast with Google TV w/ unofficial LineageOS 18.1 support

September 21, 2021

Although still technically running Android 10, the Chromecast with Google TV can get a taste of Android 11 via an unofficial LineageOS 18.1 port for the streaming dongle. Early signs that Android 11 would be arriving on the Chromecast with Google TV came shortly after…

Google support pages only list Pixel 6 w/ sub-6 5G support in US, very likely in error

September 21, 2021

The upcoming Pixel 6 and 6 Pro passed through the FCC and with some interesting information on the duo and connectivity. However, a recently updated Google support page detailing 5G connectivity for Pixel devices only lists the smaller Pixel 6 with sub-6 5G support on all US…

VLC for Android v3.4 adds bookmarks, improved audio player, Android Auto tweaks, plus more

September 21, 2021

We’ve been waiting a long time for a major update to VLC for Android, and v3.4 might not seem like it at face value, but it adds a number of important tweaks and improvements to the popular multi-format media player. Announced in a recent blog post, VLC for Android v3.4 comes with notable features for audio playback including the ability to bookmark any playing media so you’re able to jump…

Google Pixel 6 specs: ‘Tensor’ chip, 120Hz display, 4x zoom, under-display fingerprint

September 21, 2021

Seemingly to outdo itself from two years ago, Google today announced the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in an early teaser well ahead of the formal launch later this year. While Google is keeping some specifics close to its chest, we’re getting a pretty good idea of what the…

Google putting deeper roots in NYC w/ $2.1 billion purchase of St. Johns Terminal in Manhattan

September 21, 2021

In a post on The Keyword today, Google has officially announced plans to purchase the St. Johns Terminal property in New York City to build its largest office outside of California, the “Hudson Square” campus. Google has the intent to purchase St. John’s Terminal in…

Skyworth brings new OLED Android TVs to the United States from $1,200

September 21, 2021

As the platform continues to grow, Android TV is on some big names in the TV business. Skyworth has been a long-time partner of Google internationally, and now the company is bringing new OLED TVs with Android TV to the US starting at a pretty reasonable price point. Shipping now from Amazon, Skyworth is selling the XC9000 series starting at $1,200. These new TVs are offered at 55-inch and…

The best Android phones you can buy today [Update: September 2021]

September 21, 2021

If you’re on the hunt for a new smartphone, chances are you’ve got a lot of devices on your shortlist. There are so many different options out on the market today that it can make finding the right one a bit difficult. So, let’s take a look at the best Android phones…

The best Android phones you can buy today [Update: September 2021]

September 21, 2021

If you’re on the hunt for a new smartphone, chances are you’ve got a lot of devices on your shortlist. There are so many different options out on the market today that it can make finding the right one a bit difficult. So, let’s take a look at the best Android phones…

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Tesla announces expansion of its biggest virtual power plant in Australia

September 21, 2021

Tesla announced today that it is expanding its biggest virtual power plant in Australia to Victoria through its new “Tesla Energy Plan.” Australia, and especially South Australia, has had a lot of power issues over the years as it retires aging infrastructure. It also has a high penetration of renewable energy, which destabilized energy markets due to the inconsistency of the power…