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Google’s Material You design language sparked a visual overhaul back in 2021, landing first with Android 12. While Android’s look hasn’t shifted radically since, we’ve seen subtle refinements. But, as discovered recently, Android 15 promises to shake things up by focusing on the humble volume panel.That familiar panel – the one triggered by pressing a volume rocker and tapping the three-dot menu – is overdue for a refresh. Five thin volume sliders (media, call, ring, notification, and alarm) currently dominate, along with buttons to access full sound settings or dismiss the panel entirely. Active media playback tacks on an output…
Google Search – arguably the world’s most dominant search tool – just got a little more powerful (and a touch more user-friendly). While Google’s AI prowess grabs headlines, this recent update brings a welcome change to streamline the everyday search experience.Advanced Search, that toolkit for narrowing down your results, has always been there. But like your least-used pair of jeans, it was often buried somewhere in the browser’s Settings menu. Google’s team knows we sometimes need search results tailored with surgical precision, so the decision to make Advanced Search more prominent makes a whole lot of sense.Say “Hello” to the…
Free-to-play fantasy RPG AFK Arena is getting a sequel for PC and mobile devices. The highly anticipated AFK Journey invites players on Android and iOS platforms to the magical world of Esperia where they will be able to enlist a myriad of heroes to their cause.The gameplay focuses on idle mechanics, hence the AFK name. AFK Arena players will be happy to know that developer Lilith Games has revamped the combat system in the sequel to add new abilities, including environmental traps and precision-timed ultimate moves.According to developers, players won’t have to grind to level up their heroes, as they…
After gaining voice message support earlier this week, Google Chat is now getting another update that brings a couple of interesting changes. For starters, the purpose of the update is to improve the Files tab in Google Chat spaces to make file management easier for users.In that regard, Google has added an updated tab called Shared, as well as a refreshed user interface. On top of that, Google Chat is getting new features like a sort drop-down menu, support for shared links and media files.Thanks to the new sort drop-down menu, users will now be able to narrow down the…
Google’s making our lives a little easier in the password management game. If you’re like me, juggling dozens of logins gets messy, and if you have opted to use Google’s own password manager (the one you find in Chrome) in favor of third party ones, you’ll find that it is not as feature-rich as one would hope.There are several reasons why I prefer to use Google Password Manager. For one, it is free, which is always a plus. Secondly, I find that it works well when you stay within Google’s ecosystem. For example, password autofill on my desktop Chrome browser…
Arguably world’s most popular messaging app, WhatsApp is always improving its apps to provide users with the best chat experience possible. That’s why we’re expecting new features and improvements every time WhatsApp rolls out an update.The latest version of WhatsApp is no exception and while it doesn’t bring any revolutionary changes, the slight redesign will surely make it easier to access many of the app’s functions.WhatsApp recently confirmed on Twitter that its mobile app now features a new navigation bar. First off, the navbar has been moved from the top of the app to the bottom. Secondly, it now features…
OnePlus Nord CE4 is just a few days away, so all the more reason for the Chinese company to come with a couple of more teaser highlighting some of the phone’s key specs.After its phone’s full specs list, price and design have been leaked earlier this week, OnePlus is now adding a few pieces to the puzzle by revealing new details or confirming some of the leaked information.For instance, we already know the OnePlus Nord CE4 will be powered by a large 5,500 mAh battery, a welcome improvement over the Nord CE3’s 5,000 mAh battery. What we didn’t know is…
This year, Easter falls on March 31st, which is this weekend. Easter weekend is always special, as it’s usually full of action-packed egg-hunting. Furthermore, it’s a good excuse to cheat on your ‘New Year, New Me’ resolution and eat chocolate bunnies for two days non-stop.But this Easter brings more than just joy and quality time with your friends and family, as it allows you to hunt for something more than hidden eggs. The Easter Bunny has brought unmissable Easter deals on some of the best mobile devices money can buy and even on a few portable power stations.Top 3 Easter…
T-Mobile is planning to take on AT&T’s FirstNet Push-to-Talk (PTT) and Verizon’s competing Frontline services for first responders with its own 5G Mission Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT) service targeted at first responders, government workers and others who work out in the field. Push-to-Talk systems are similar to walkie-talkies as they offer immediate connections. T-Mobile has more 5G coverage in the U.S. than AT&T and Verizon combined.According to Fierce Wireless, T-Mobile will integrate its system with Motorola Solutions’ Critical Connect system which will give first responders the ability to use the service in the field with rugged devices that can “take the…
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years over role in FTX collapse – CBS News Watch CBS News Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in the sudden collapse of the FTX crypto exchange. Prosecutors say he defrauded customers out of more than $8 billion, one of the largest financial crimes in U.S. history. Errol Barnett reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #Sam #BankmanFried #sentenced #years #role #FTX #collapse
Is there a certain person, a “favorite person” if you will, that you send your photos to all of the time? How would you like to select that person to show up on the share sheet so that you can “share instantly and in full quality with your favorite person” whenever you share a photo from the Google Photos app? Per 9to5Google, Android has added this feature which did appear on my Pixel 6 Pro running the latest Android 14 QPR3 beta. Open the Google Photos app on your Android phone and tap the Library tab at the bottom of the…
Samsung flipped the script last year on how we track battery life with the release of One UI 6. Gone was the classic “since last charge” stat — a stable in the smartphone world. In its place, users were given a leaner stat that only covered battery usage in a 24-hour window. This turned out to be a controversial move that Samsung now appears to be remedying.As spotted by Android tipster, Tarum Vats, a new Device Care update (13.8.6.11) is bringing back the beloved “since last charge” view. This includes a breakdown of screen-on time, those sneaky app power-hogs, and a…
While Motorola is preparing to unveil not one and not two but three premium new Edge-branded handsets in a few days, the company remains as focused as ever on continuously expanding its low to mid-end Moto G family as well.If you can afford to pay $299.99 for a new smartphone with a hefty 5,000mAh battery, 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM, there’s really no reason to play the waiting game for the slightly humbler and cheaper Moto G 5G (2024).Of course, you could still buy the Moto G Power 5G (2023), which was originally priced identically as its successor but is…
Last August Huawei stunned the smartphone world when it announced the Mate 60 Pro. What was shocking about the introduction? It was the first Huawei handset to feature an applications processor (AP) able to support 5G since the Mate 40 was released in 2020. U.S. lawmakers were sure that they had prevented the Chinese manufacturer from obtaining 5G chipsets when it banned foundries using American technology from shipping cutting-edge chips to Huawei in 2020.The Mate 60 Pro is powered by the 7nm Kirin 9000s AP built by SMIC, China’s largest foundry. The previous three flagship phones released by Huawei, the…
Sometimes, having one mobile number is not enough, but carrying two smartphones is too much. That’s why, many people have two lines on the same phone. T-Mobile already lets you have two lines on the same phone through the DIGITS service but the carrier is now testing another way to add a second line to your handset.The news comes from none other than The Mobile Report. The outlet claims that T-Mobile is now offering a second line to customers in some markets. The second line will get you unlimited talk and text but no data. Your phone must support the dual SIM…
According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the country has a problem with car thefts. In 2022, the bureau reported that 105,000 cars were stolen in the country. And that number might have risen last year and could continue higher this year thanks in part to the Apple Air Tag. The small round item tracker has become a tool of choice for auto thieves looking to fill requests to deliver certain cars. We first noticed how Air Tag units were being used in Canada to steal cars back in 2021 when they were placed on high-end vehicles by criminals who…