Google looks to be building Bluetooth tracker detection/scanning directly into Android
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/29/android-bluetooth-tracker-detection/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/29/android-bluetooth-tracker-detection/
9to5Google
Google looks to be building Bluetooth tracker detection directly into Android
Apple did not invent Bluetooth trackers, but AirTags popularized the category. Google could be making tracker detection a part of Android...
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Google Pixel 6 gets ‘Direct USB Access’ w/ upcoming June update, improves DAC support
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/pixel-6-direct-usb-access-dac-update/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/pixel-6-direct-usb-access-dac-update/
9to5Google
Google Pixel 6 gets 'Direct USB Access' w/ upcoming June update, improves DAC support
An upcoming update for Google's Pixel 6 series will deliver better USB DAC support through "Direct USB Access." Here's what that means.
Leaked slides show YouTube’s plan to improve its podcast experience [Gallery]
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/youtube-podcast-plan-leaked-slideshow/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/youtube-podcast-plan-leaked-slideshow/
9to5Google
Leaked slides show YouTube's plan to improve its podcast experience [Gallery]
A leaked slideshow reveals YouTube's plans for a revamped podcast experience with a new design for listeners and benefits for creators.
Waymo kicks off fully driverless rides in San Francisco, for employees only initially
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/waymo-driverless-san-francisco/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/waymo-driverless-san-francisco/
9to5Google
Waymo kicks off fully driverless rides in San Francisco, for employees only initially
Waymo has officially kicked off driveless rides in its autonomous electric vehicles in San Francisco, but in a limited way at first.
Google marks Chrome OS 100 with preview of upcoming Launcher redesign
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/chrome-os-100/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/chrome-os-100/
9to5Google
Google marks Chrome OS 100 with preview of upcoming Launcher redesign
Following the desktop browser and mobile apps, Google is detailing what's new in Chrome OS 100, which starts rolling out later this week...
Deals: Galaxy S21/+/Ultra refurbs up to $410 off, official Samsung charging gear, more
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/deals-galaxy-s21-ultra-refurbs-up-to-410-off-official-samsung-charging-gear-more/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/deals-galaxy-s21-ultra-refurbs-up-to-410-off-official-samsung-charging-gear-more/
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Deals: Galaxy S21/+/Ultra refurbs up to $410 off, official Samsung charging gear, more
All of today’s best mid-week deals are headlined by up to $410 off refurb Samsung Galaxy S21/+/Ultra models. That’s on top of an official Samsung Qi pad at $25 and a new low on Garmin’s solar-powered fēnix 6 Pro Smartwatch. Hit the jump for all that and more…
‘Moon Knight’ pairs the Galaxy S9 with a vintage Razr flip phone
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/moon-knight-razr-s9/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/moon-knight-razr-s9/
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'Moon Knight' pairs the Galaxy S9 with a vintage Razr flip phone
With the first episode of Moon Knight now streaming, we see that Oscar Issac is using both the Razr and a Samsung Galaxy S9 from 2018...
Google will soon aggregate cloud streaming games and where to play them, starting on Chromebooks
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/google-aggregate-cloud-streaming-games-chromebooks/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/google-aggregate-cloud-streaming-games-chromebooks/
9to5Google
Google will soon aggregate cloud streaming games and where to play them, starting on Chromebooks
Google will soon offer an aggregator of cloud gaming services to help figure out which games can be played where, starting on Chromebooks.
Google Home now lets you program delayed starts for Assistant Routines [Update: Seconds-long]
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/google-assistant-routines-delay-start/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/google-assistant-routines-delay-start/
9to5Google
Google Home now lets you program delayed starts for Assistant Routines [Update: Seconds-long]
Google is now letting you program a delay between when the command is given and the Assistant Routine starts. It follows the redesigned...
Gboard will ‘Emojify’ what you’ve typed with new magic wand button
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/gboard-emojify-magic-wand/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/gboard-emojify-magic-wand/
9to5Google
Gboard will 'Emojify' what you've typed with new magic wand button
In addition to Custom Text stickers with the latest Pixel Feature Drop, Gboard is now beginning to roll out an "Emojify" capability...
Android app deals of the day: LayerPaint HD, Home Workouts Pro, Baldur’s Gate, more
https://9to5toys.com/2022/03/30/android-app-deals-layerpaint/
Source:https://9to5toys.com/2022/03/30/android-app-deals-layerpaint/
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Android app deals of the day: LayerPaint HD, Home Workouts Pro, Baldur's Gate, more
It is now time for Wednesday’s best Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play. Today’s collection is joined by solid price drops on Samsung Galaxy S21/+/Ultra handsets and Wear OS 3-compatible TicWatch Pro 3 wearables, but for now it’s all about…
Two ways to scan a QR code on your Galaxy device
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/two-ways-to-scan-a-qr-code-on-your-galaxy-device/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/two-ways-to-scan-a-qr-code-on-your-galaxy-device/
9to5Google
Two ways to scan a QR code on your Galaxy device
Like most modern phones, Samsung's line of Galaxy devices are fully capable of scanning QR codes. In fact, they can do that a couple of ways.
Chris McKillop, engineering director of Google’s Fuchsia project, leaves the company [U]
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/fuchsia-engineering-director-mckillop-departs/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/fuchsia-engineering-director-mckillop-departs/
9to5Google
Chris McKillop, engineering director of Google's Fuchsia project, leaves the company [U]
The engineering lead of Google's Fuchsia operating system, Chris McKillop, has announced his departure from the company.
YouTube TV finally rolling out picture-in-picture (PiP) for iPhone and iPad
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/youtube-tv-iphone-pip/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/youtube-tv-iphone-pip/
9to5Google
YouTube TV finally rolling out picture-in-picture (PiP) to the iPhone and iPad
As promised in February, YouTube TV is rolling out picture-in-picture (PiP) to its iPhone and iPad app. It comes as the main client...
Google updated the Pixel-exclusive Recorder app with landscape UI, and it’s awfully tablet-y
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/pixel-recorder-landscape-ui/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/30/pixel-recorder-landscape-ui/
9to5Google
Google updated the Pixel-exclusive Recorder app with a landscape UI, and it's awfully tablet-y
The Recorder app found on Pixel phones was updated this month with various Material You tweaks. A Pixel Recorder landscape UI was also...
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Android Auto ‘Media picks’ appear to be available to even more users across the globe
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/31/android-auto-media-picks-appear-to-be-available-to-even-more-users-across-the-globe/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/31/android-auto-media-picks-appear-to-be-available-to-even-more-users-across-the-globe/
9to5Google
Android Auto 'Media picks' appear to be available to even more users across the globe
After appearing almost a year ago, the "Media Picks" audio suggestion section now appears to be available more widely to Android Auto users.
OxygenOS 12 with Android 12 now rolling out for T-Mobile OnePlus 9/9 Pro
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/31/oxygenos-12-with-android-12-now-rolling-out-for-t-mobile-oneplus-9-9-pro/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/31/oxygenos-12-with-android-12-now-rolling-out-for-t-mobile-oneplus-9-9-pro/
9to5Google
OxygenOS 12 with Android 12 now rolling out for T-Mobile OnePlus 9/9 Pro
After a very extended wait, OxygenOS 12 with Android 12 is now rolling out for the T-Mobile versions of the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro in the US.
Tasker 6.0.1 beta improves Tasky accessibility and performance, adds new features
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/31/tasker-6-0-1-beta-improves-tasky-accessibility-and-performance-adds-new-features/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/31/tasker-6-0-1-beta-improves-tasky-accessibility-and-performance-adds-new-features/
9to5Google
Tasker 6.0.1 beta improves Tasky accessibility and performance, adds new features
Tasker 6.0.1 beta is now tweaking the new Tasky feature while adding some new automation options for longtime users.
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Google Search will label ‘highly cited’ sources in the Top Stories carousel
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/31/google-search-highly-cited-label/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/31/google-search-highly-cited-label/
9to5Google
Google Search will label 'highly cited' sources in the Top Stories carousel
To help people evaluate news that appears in Search, Google is adding a "highly cited" label to the Top Stories carousel and other...
Chrome adds user settings to control Topics for ads as latest Privacy Sandbox trials start
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/31/chrome-topics-list-setting/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/31/chrome-topics-list-setting/
9to5Google
Chrome adds user settings to control Topics for ads as latest Privacy Sandbox trials start
Google said it will soon start trialing FLEDGE, Attribution Reporting, and Topics in Chrome and that list settings to control how ads...
Galaxy Watch 5 to feature a bigger battery on both models for better Wear OS endurance [U]
https://9to5google.com/2022/03/31/galaxy-watch-5-battery-upgrade-rumor/
Source:https://9to5google.com/2022/03/31/galaxy-watch-5-battery-upgrade-rumor/
9to5Google
Galaxy Watch 5 to feature a bigger battery on both models for better Wear OS endurance [U]
According to a leaked regulatory listing, Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 is supposedly picking up a slightly bigger battery.