Google and AT&T announced today that the carrier would be using the Messages app and Rich Communicate Services (RCS) on all Android phones in the US.
As reported by The Verge this morning, this follows T-Mobile back in March adopting RCS for a more “consistent messaging.”
RCS is meant to replace SMS and surfaced to end users by Google as “Chat.” It makes possible features like…
Google is working to expand the footprint of Android in the car with a new native operating system, but it’s only in a few cars. One clever developer, though, has managed to port Android Automotive to a tablet.
Reddit user TomPratt (via XDA) posted a thread regarding…
Google has announced today that Google Pay is now capable of saving and displaying COVID-19 vaccination cards on Android, starting with select providers in the United States.
With the COVID-19 pandemic still underway around the world, it’s become critical in some places…
Google rolls out ‘more streamlined’ Discover feed on Android that removes article descriptions
July 1, 2021
Back in April, Google started rolling out a redesign of the Discover feed available to the left of most Android homescreens. After first going live for phones running Android 12, Google is now bringing the “more streamlined” Discover to older devices.
Discover articles are no longer placed in individual cards for a completely flat foreground and background. The lack of layering and shadows…
Samsung is likely just a month or so away from debuting its next collection of smartwatches, and now, a collection of leaked images is showing off the alleged “Galaxy Watch 4 Classic,” complete with its rotating bezel.
Android Headlines obtained images of what it…
Energica has never had a power problem; the Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer produces the high-performance racing electric motorcycles used in the MotoE racing series. But that hasn’t stopped the electric sportbike maker from innovating even further with a new…
Google Phone tests better search for previously-called numbers that aren’t in your contacts
July 1, 2021
The Google Phone app pre-installed on Pixels and other devices is getting an upgrade to its built-in search to be better about surfacing a number you’ve recently called but isn’t saved to your contact list.
A test showing up for some users on the latest Google Phone beta gives the dialer search the ability to show numbers that aren’t saved in your contacts. The app has always been able to…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
The US government has awarded grants for electric and hydrogen buses to 49 projects in 46 states.
Connecticut boosts its electric vehicle rebates.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers…
Britain to end coal power a year early, in 2024
July 1, 2021
The deadline to phase out coal from Britain’s energy system has been brought forward by a whole year, to October 2024.
Britain drops coal for energy early
From October 1, 2024, Great Britain will no longer use coal to generate electricity, a year earlier than planned…
The Fitbit Luxe was announced in mid-April but did not go on sale until earlier this month, and it’s now available at the Google Store. One advantage of buying direct is taking advantage of Google One cashback.
The Luxe is Fitbit’s latest tracker but the first with a color screen after years of white/blue against a dark background. There are no buttons for a truly solid-state device with…
