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Google TV now lets you hide items from the “Continue Watching” section

Google TV now lets you hide items from the “Continue Watching” section

July 21, 2021
While on the one hand, Google is rolling out features from the new Google TV interface to the older Android TV, on the other, the company is bringing one useful feature over from Android TV to Google TV. The feature in question will let you clear items from the "Continue Watching" carousel, something that Android...
Which Android apps do you want to see on Windows 11?

Which Android apps do you want to see on Windows 11?

July 2, 2021
Windows 11 is official, and if you're a Windows Insider, you can test the first preview right now. Unfortunately, one of the big new features, Android app support, isn't yet available in the first Windows 11 Insider Preview. A look back at Android on Windows Talk about Android app support in Windows has been around for a...
What do you want to see Microsoft add or change in Windows 11?

What do you want to see Microsoft add or change in Windows 11?

June 15, 2021
The time is almost upon us — after almost six years of Windows 10, Microsoft is expected to introduce Windows 11 at an event on June 24th. In 2015, a Microsoft developer evangelist implied that Windows 10 would be the last version of Windows, and that's apparently how Microsoft saw things, too. But plans can...
Android 12 is “by far” Google’s most downloaded beta, but have you tried it yet?

Android 12 is “by far” Google’s most downloaded beta, but have you tried it yet?

June 13, 2021
Google released the second Android 12 beta a couple of days ago, and there are a lot of changes that Google didn't mention in its official announcement of the release. That's par for the course, though, as anything they don't announce will eventually be discovered by the community. There are many things that only Google...
What do you want to see from Apple at WWDC 2021?

What do you want to see from Apple at WWDC 2021?

June 6, 2021
Apple's annual developer conference is scheduled to take place tomorrow. Like last year's event, WWDC 2021 will also be held virtually due to the challenges of holding an in-person event amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite these challenges, Apple is expected to announce exciting changes to its entire suite of operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS,...
What Android features do you want to see in iOS 15?

What Android features do you want to see in iOS 15?

June 5, 2021
Passionate iOS and Android fans are constantly bickering over which mobile OS is better. While the many differences between Android and iOS have fueled this unrelenting debate, both Google and Apple have clearly adopted key features for Android and iOS respectively from the other. Apple is set to preview the next version of iOS at...
Do you think Microsoft Edge is better than Google Chrome yet?

Do you think Microsoft Edge is better than Google Chrome yet?

May 30, 2021
Google's Chrome is indisputably the most popular browser on both mobile and desktop. But Google's hold over the Internet and users' concerns against being tracked online in sophisticated ways has led many to search for alternatives, and Microsoft's Edge browser is one of the primary substitutes. While its growth can be tied to the fact...
Do you actually use any digital wellbeing apps to manage your smartphone use?

Do you actually use any digital wellbeing apps to manage your smartphone use?

May 29, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has permanently altered the way many of us do work. For those who have shifted to working from home, separating your work and personal life has been a challenge. In addition, lockdowns have seasoned us to spend most of our time in front of a screen, and it's easier than ever to...
What do you think of Google’s Material You design for Android 12?

What do you think of Google’s Material You design for Android 12?

May 23, 2021
At Google I/O earlier this week, Google announced the changes coming with Android 12. Along with Android 12 Beta 1, Google also unveiled Material You — the next step in the evolution of its Material Design. Material You will help personalize the user experience on Android using a myriad of colors. It will be limited...
How do you feel about the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro’s bold new design?

How do you feel about the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro’s bold new design?

May 22, 2021
Google launched the first Pixel phone in 2016. Since then, Google has seldom made drastic design changes to the Pixel lineup. But as is apparent from the recent Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro leaked renders, that is set to change soon. In their sixth generation, the Pixel smartphones will appear in bold new avatars...
What will you do once Google Photos ends unlimited backups?

What will you do once Google Photos ends unlimited backups?

May 9, 2021
Google Photos has been one of Google's most popular services as it lets users back up their photos online for free. But starting next month, Google will no longer offer free unlimited backups to users – other than those who already own a Pixel smartphone. Instead, the company will count photo uploads against their Google...
How important is your smartphone’s warranty to you?

How important is your smartphone’s warranty to you?

May 2, 2021
The Spanish government recently mandated that products will have to be sold in the country with three years of warranty. This ruling extends the duration of the warranty on most products — including electronics — from the existing period of two years. The regulation also applies to smartphones and should enforce a higher manufacturing quality,...