#Android

3 Apps to Get iOS 18’s Vehicle Motion Cues on Android

date Published: November 28, 2024

iOS 18 brought several new accessibility features. One of them was Vehicle Motion Cues which helps avoid motion sickness when using your phone in a car or moving vehicle. This feature, however, isn’t available on Android natively. But that can be solved with simple apps. Let’s understand more about vehicle motion cues and how to […]

Google Maps Drops Speed Traps for a Broader ‘Police’ Option

date Published: November 27, 2024

If you’ve been using Google Maps to avoid speed traps, there’s a change you should know about. Google Maps has quietly swapped out the Speed trap option in its incident reporting feature for a more generic Police category. Here’s what this means for users. What’s Happening to Beloved Speed Traps on Google Maps? Since 2019, […]

How to Use and Customize Live Alerts on OxygenOS 15

date Published: November 25, 2024

The Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 has started rolling out to OnePlus smartphones. It brings a myriad of features, including parallel animation processing, new photo editing tools, AI features, and more. Among them is a new Live Alerts feature that displays live activity on your device and its updates in real-time at the top in a […]

Google Tasks Now Integrated into Google Calendar on Android

date Published: November 25, 2024

Google is making it easier to manage tasks on the go by integrating Google Tasks directly into Google Calendar on Android. Previously, the Tasks feature in Google Calendar only allowed users to view and create tasks if they had a due date. Now users can see all their tasks including those without dates in a […]

With Android 16, You Can Play Audio on Multiple Devices Simultaneously

date Published: November 21, 2024

Android 16 Developer Beta 1 has arrived, providing a glimpse of what the next version will offer when it becomes stable next year. Among its many features is Audio Sharing, which lets you play audio on multiple Bluetooth devices. Let’s explore Audio Sharing and how to use it on Android 16. The feature was first […]

Android 16’s Notification Cooldown: What Is It and How to Use it

date Published: November 20, 2024

Google has just released the first developer preview of Android 16, the Android 16 DP1, pushing forward its release schedule. The developer version of Android 16 comes with many features and one of them is Notification Cooldown which prevents your phone from spamming you with dozens of notifications at the same time. The feature first […]

Google Is Shutting Down ChromeOS in Favor of Android

date Published: November 19, 2024

After over a decade, Google appears to be sunsetting ChromeOS by merging it with Android. According to reports, we’ll soon be seeing an Android laptop from Google. But why? Is Google shutting down ChromeOS and Chromebooks? Let’s discuss this in detail. ChromeOS and Android: A Tale of Two Operating Systems Google has had two operating […]

Google is Making a Pixel Laptop That Runs Android

date Published: November 19, 2024

Google has done it all: Pixel phones, Pixel tablets, and Pixel Fold. And now it’s time for a Pixel Laptop. Google did make laptops earlier, in fact, with the “Pixelbook” name running ChromeOS. The last Pixelbook it launched was in 2019. However, it never really took off. This time, Google seems to be making an […]

7 Signs You’ve Been Blocked on WhatsApp (and Don’t Even Know It)

date Published: November 12, 2024

All of a sudden, if your WhatsApp messages stop being seen by your friend or their profile picture is no longer visible, you might wonder if they’ve blocked you on the app. But is there a way to confirm it? Let’s go over the telltale signs that indicate you’ve been blocked on WhatsApp. By the […]

YouTube Gets Adjustable Playback Speed Controls

date Published: November 11, 2024

YouTube is rolling out a new update for Android and iOS users. It brings a revamped playback speed control that allows you to control the playback speed more precisely. Ever felt that 1x is too slow but 1.25x is a bit too fast? YouTube now allows you to choose a playback speed using a scrollbar. […]

Google Photos Gets ‘Updates’ Tab for Easier Sharing and Tracking

date Published: November 11, 2024

Google Photos is making sharing and catching up easier with the new Updates tab. Currently rolling out for Android users, this feature replaces the old Sharing tab, bringing all your shared content and conversations into one easy-to-access place. Here’s how the new Updates tab can help if you’re tired of hunting through different parts of […]

How to Use Reverse Image Search Feature in WhatsApp

date Published: November 8, 2024

WhatsApp is making it easier to fight misinformation with its new ‘Search on Web’ feature. This tool helps users get more context about the images they receive. By allowing reverse image searches right in the app, users can quickly see if an image has been edited or shared with misleading information. Here’s how to use […]

How to Use Open Canvas on OnePlus Phones

date Published: November 7, 2024

OnePlus is taking split-screen multitasking on Android to the next level with its latest feature – Open Canvas. Originally introduced with the OnePlus Open folding phone, Open Canvas is now available on OnePlus devices running OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15. Here’s a guide to help you make the most of Open Canvas and unlock […]

5 Ways to Download WhatsApp Status Photos and Videos

date Published: October 28, 2024

So, your friend, family member, or colleague uploaded a WhatsApp story, and you want to download it in high quality? While WhatsApp doesn’t offer a built-in option to save someone’s status, you can do so using simple workarounds. Whether it’s a photo or a video, we’ve got several easy methods for downloading WhatsApp statuses on […]

Google Messages Gets Five New Security Features

date Published: October 23, 2024

Google has announced five new security features for Google Messages. They are designed to protect users from scams, suspicious links, unwanted content, and impersonation – ensuring a safer messaging experience for everyone. Let’s dive deeper. 1. Easily Spot Scam Messages Now Google Messages has better scam detection capabilities to protect you from suspicious messages. This […]

How to Save App Pairs (Split-screen Apps Shortcut) on Android

date Published: October 20, 2024

Google recently released Android 15 with several new and improved features. One notable feature is the ability to save split-screen apps as a shortcut on the home screen. It is called App Pairs and you can create as many app pairs as you want. For example, I like to use the calculator alongside my expense […]

How to Change Notification Sound on Discord Desktop and Mobile

date Published: October 19, 2024

Are you tired of Discord’s default notification sound and want to spice things up? Unfortunately, Discord doesn’t offer built-in sound customization like other messaging platforms. However, I found some workarounds to help you change Discord notification sound to suit your taste. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to do it. Note: You can […]

Motorola Android 15 Update: Supported Devices, Release Date, and More

date Published: October 19, 2024

Android 15 launched on October 15, 2024. Following this release, Motorola has quietly revealed its updated roadmap for eligible devices based on Motorola’s support pages. Motorola has already begun rolling out the Android 15 beta to select phones, with the Edge 50 Fusion leading the charge. This is quite a fast turnaround for Moto, which […]

What is Theft Protection Lock on Android? How to Enable and Use It

date Published: October 18, 2024

Losing your phone is more than just losing the device — it’s also giving someone access to your personal data, banking apps, photos, and more. Often, thieves accessing what’s inside the phone is a bigger loss than losing the device itself. This is where the new Theft Protection Lock feature comes in. Here’s what it […]

25+ Android 15 Features You Need to Know

date Published: October 16, 2024

Google has released the Android 15 public version and while it might not be the most groundbreaking update, it brings several cool features worth checking out. Currently, it is available on Pixel phones only starting from Pixel 6 and later, along with Pixel Fold and tablets. If you have a supported Pixel device, you can […]

Xiaomi Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro Specs Leaked: Everything You Need to Know

date Published: October 15, 2024

The Xiaomi Pad 6 launched over a year ago, followed by the Pad 6 Pro earlier this year. The brand is now gearing up to launch the next iteration of its Android tablets—Xiaomi Pad 7 and Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro. Although leaks have been circulating for several months, new information has recently surfaced, revealing some […]

OnePlus 13’s Custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Reportedly Outperforms A18 Pro in Efficiency

date Published: October 14, 2024

Just when we thought Apple’s A18 Pro, released with the iPhone 16 Pro, was the most efficient chip available, rumors suggest it may soon be outdone. Qualcomm is set to unveil its next-generation flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite (aka Snapdragon 8 Gen 4), at the upcoming Snapdragon Summit on October 21st. The OnePlus […]

Android Bubbles Are About to Get More Useful With 2 New Features

date Published: October 12, 2024

Google is about to make Android bubbles significantly more useful. For those unfamiliar, chat bubbles are floating icons that allow you to access conversations without switching apps, similar to Facebook Messenger’s chat heads. Until now, these bubbles have mostly been limited to messaging apps, but that is about to change. Since introducing chat bubbles in […]

Gemini AI Could Get Lock Screen Shortcut on Android

date Published: October 8, 2024

Google is making significant strides in integrating Gemini into its upcoming Android builds, with the latest indication being the potential introduction of a Gemini AI shortcut on the lock screen. This feature is currently being tested in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2. The Gemini button could allow users to access AI capabilities without needing to […]

Snapdragon 8 Elite: Full Specs and Features Ahead of Launch

date Published: October 8, 2024

We’ve already seen leaks about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. It turns out this processor will be called the Snapdragon 8 Elite (departing from the generational naming scheme)—but that’s another story. What’s more important is that we now have nearly complete specs for the Snapdragon 8 Elite, thanks to multiple leaked benchmarks, and a […]

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