Alphabet’s stock is performing well this year, with shares up 26.7% compared to the Computer and Technology sector’s growth of 10.3%. Google’s strong services segment, driven by search, YouTube, Pixel, and Android, is a key factor in this growth. The company has been focusing on enhancing its Android features, as seen in the latest redesign … Read more
Google is planning to reorganize the Settings app in Android 15 to make it more user-friendly. The top-level settings page will be revamped to group similar menu items together in visually distinct sections, making it easier for users to navigate and find what they are looking for. Although this change is not yet visible in … Read more
In recent years, smartphones have seen significant advancements in fast charging technology, with some devices now supporting speeds of up to 240W. However, despite these improvements, Android devices currently identify even 7.5W trickle chargers as “fast.” This can be misleading for users, as it may incorrectly suggest their devices are charging quickly when they are … Read more
Google has announced a new partnership that will enable Android users to send messages to emergency services through RCS. This feature is set to be rolled out this winter and aims to improve communication with 911 services. Currently, SMS communication with 911 is limited to certain locations and only reaches about 53% of U.S. emergency … Read more
Microsoft has recently updated its Launcher app for Android to version 6.240402.2.1139391 in the beta channel, introducing integration of its Copilot AI. This update brings Copilot directly into the app, providing users with easier access to Copilot features such as answers and content creation. The search widget now includes the Copilot icon instead of the … Read more
Recent reports have shown that GIFs sent by iPhone users to Android phones via Google Messages have been appearing as distorted still images with missing dots or pixels. This issue has been affecting various Android devices, including Pixel and Samsung phones, and has been observed in SMS/MMS messages sent by iPhone owners. While not all … Read more
The Google app for Android devices has recently been updated to include a dedicated notification feed. This new feature is currently only available in beta version 15.20 of the app. The notification feed tab can be found in the bottom navigation bar alongside the Discover, Search, and Saved tabs. Users can expect to see updates … Read more
At Google I/O, a new feature was introduced that allows users to ask someone else to pay for a paid app or in-app purchase. This feature involves a button that creates a payment link to be sent to a friend or family member. The link expires after 24 hours and the beneficiary can request a … Read more
Google is integrating its AI Gemini bot into various apps, with the Gmail app for Android potentially being the next to receive this AI magic. The information comes from tipsters AssembleDebug and Android Authority, who discovered this feature through an APK teardown, which involves examining the app’s code for hidden features. One such feature is … Read more
In a recent update, Microsoft Edge on Android has introduced new extensions like “I Don’t Care About Cookies” and Unhook to enhance the browsing experience. To access these new extensions, users need to utilize the Microsoft Edge Canary app and enable “Android Extension v2” in the settings. This update brings additional features and options that … Read more