In addition to an updated icon, Google Messages has a new “sent” sound that more people are now encountering on Android.
Whenever you press the send arrow in a conversation, Google Messages plays a confirmatory sound — if calls and notifications are set to ring. This beep (message_sent) was loud and prominent, but the SMS/RCS app is now switching to something quieter and ever so slightly…
You can play these Android games with your Netflix subscription
November 30, 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…
Google Store ‘Shopper Hopper’ attempts to make up for the loss of Flappy Bird on your Pixel 7
November 30, 2022
In removing support for 32-bit apps, old games are one of the more surprising app losses reported by Pixel 7 owners, but the Google Store — of all places — is trying to make things up with “Shopper Hopper.”
Yes, the “Google Store released a game for Black Friday”…
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5’s sapphire glass is better than the $800 Apple Watch Ultra [Video]
November 30, 2022
Sapphire glass is something we usually only see on the most expensive smartwatches, but the Galaxy Watch 5 brings the scratch-resistant glass down to a cost of under $300. And surprisingly, the quality of Samsung’s sapphire glass on the Galaxy Watch 5 beats out the Apple Watch Ultra, which costs nearly three times as much in a new test.
JerryRigEverything on YouTube recently put the $799 Apple…
Google has added a nifty feature to Chrome for iOS that gives you the option to quickly open external links from other apps using Incognito. It’s especially useful on shared devices.
The default behavior loads links alongside other open tabs where your cookies and account…
Google One VPN starts rolling out for Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
November 30, 2022
During the launch keynote, Google touted two features as “coming soon.” One of those, the free “VPN by Google One” now appears to be rolling out early for Pixel 7 and 7 Pro.
Effectively the same VPN service that comes with the 2TB tier of the Google One cloud storage…
Samsung is getting into the thicker part of the list of devices to bring Android 13 around to. With that, Android 13 – One UI 5 – is now available for the Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy A52, Galaxy M33, and the Z Fold 4 in another region.
Samsung’s version of Android 13 brings performance improvements as well as features that we didn’t see with Android 12. On the surface, the new theming and…
Cerebras unveils new partnerships for LLM and generative AI tools
November 30, 2022
Check out the on-demand sessions from the Low-Code/No-Code Summit to learn how to successfully innovate and achieve efficiency by upskilling and scaling citizen developers. Watch now.
Large language models (LLMs) are all the talk of the AI world right now, but training…
Nintendo has released a new trailer for its upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie. After the short teaser the gaming giant offered at the start of last month, the new clip offers a better insight into what fans can expect from the film. Not only do we hear more of Chris Pratt as…
From adding CarPlay to your vehicle to MagSafe iPhone mounts and the best charging cables for car rides, we’ve got must-have recommendations that make great gifts — even if you’re shopping for yourself.
Apple CarPlay
CarPlay has been a specialty of mine since Apple’s car-friendly feature launched on the iPhone in 2014. Here’s a throwback to the very early concept for CarPlay that was…
