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> Google Keep is now redesigning and modernizing one of its Android widgets. At the start of March, Google discussed...
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> Besides the confirmation that camera and screen sharing in Gemini Live is still rolling out, Google has confirmed that “any Android device...
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> Google Messages looks to be planning a sizable update to group chats, with the highlight being an ability to join via links and QR codes...
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> The latest Android Auto beta has randomly led to the Google app showing up, but its purpose is unclear. Last...
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> A bug in Android 16 Beta 3.1 actually might be something we'd like to see as a custom option for lockscreen clock settings.
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> It’s no secret that Gemini is coming to Android Auto soon, but it’s not here just yet. Ahead of the...
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> Google today previewed upcoming safety features coming to Google Play and Android apps in 2025. Play Protect live threat...
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> After spending 2024 cycling through different looks, Google Messages has widely rolled out a redesign of the text field...
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> Google is adjusting how Android is made, with the AOSP branch moving behind closed doors, leaving the entire OS to be privately developed.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27342622 > The recent Android 16 Beta 3 (and Beta 3.1) release updates a feature limited to the Pixel 9 and allows...
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27231255 > Android announced a new set of cross-device services last year, and both have been made available for the company’s Pixel...
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> The Google app on Android features a bookmarking system that is getting a new coat of paint as part of the “Activity” tab.
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> Earlier this month, some Google Maps users found that their Timeline location history was missing, but the company has now fixed the issue.
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From the article: Spectrum Mobile and Xfinity Mobile, have launched satellite-based services through a collaboration with Skylo, a non-terrestrial network (NTN) service provider.


> Following Verizon, Spectrum Mobile and Xfinity Mobile are adding satellite messaging on Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 devices.
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> The Gemini app is getting the ability to generate Audio Overview podcasts, with Android and iOS users beginning to see this capability.
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> Google Photos is more widely rolling out a simplified bottom bar that removes the “Memories” tab on Android...
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> Following last month’s announcement, Google is now rolling out a redesign of Android's Family Link app for parents.
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> Google is introducing “smarter search” to Gmail for Android, iOS, and the web that leverages “AI to show you the most relevant results...
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> Verizon adds satellite texting on Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25, with support for messaging any other phone number.
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> After testing got underway in January, Gboard is now widely rolling out Undo and Redo buttons/shortcuts on Android...
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> Google is testing a tweak to Gemini's placement in Gmail for Android that restores the account switcher to its original placement.
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> After previewing last October, Google Wallet will soon let supervised kids access NFC tap-to-pay on Android phones...
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> Less than a week after the main release, Google is rolling out Android 16 Beta 3.1 to Pixel devices with a handful of fixes...
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> Some Android users today have been getting a “Update Google Play services” notification today. Google Play services is...
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> Google on Tuesday announced new products and features aimed at healthcare use cases, including improved overviews in Google Search for health queries.
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> Google has released the first Android Auto 14.0 update through its beta program and while there are no major user-facing...
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> Google released a new Android 16 beta earlier this week and, hiding beneath the scenes, there are more new features...
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> A bug in the YouTube app is causing Shorts to immediately open and start playing, making for a slightly frustrating experience.
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> We just learned that Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on Android. Google quietly announced that Assistant is losing 7 more features.
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> Just over a year after its launch, Gemini is set to replace Google Assistant on Android phones later in 2025
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> Google is preparing to add support for notification summaries in Android 16, as evidenced by strings in the latest beta.
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> Android 16 Beta 3 has officially launched, and the new OS brings a couple of small changes that might normally...
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/26807284 > With work dating back to October 2022, Google Pixel devices now have a “Battery health” stats page with Android 16 Beta 3.
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Source: https://9to5google.com/2025/03/13/google-phone-app-incoming-call-new-ui/
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> Google is adding Auracast support to Android to make it possible to tune in to public Bluetooth broadcasts with earbuds or hearing aids.
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> Google has once again teased the next Android 16 preview with Beta 3 officially coming Thursday, March 13...
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> Google’s Firebase platform also hosted configuration settings used by the apps.
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> Google Messages has addressed slowdowns, failures, and other issues with receiving media in Android’s RCS app.
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> As previously announced in December, Google Photos now lets you “Undo device backup” on Android. This setting is for...
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This guys a fucking idiot. And in my opinion, his whole own your accessory game is about collecting affiliate revenue from recommending third-party chargers.

He has written multiple “articles with promoted picks” recommending phone cases and screen protectors for $800 USD or above phone, just looking to add third party chargers to that list.


iirc only pixel 9 lineup has a modem capable of satellite connection.



Its Google’s version of E2EE. The key is “trust me bro” its encrypted.


Google Phone app’s spam filter has worked really well for me.



Valve did not say exactly why it got rid of its forced arbitration clause. But the company is currently being sued in a class action lawsuit in Washington state over the dominance of the Steam platform and over claims that it has overcharged for some games. The plaintiffs in that case actually went to arbitration and convinced an arbitrator that the forced arbitration clause should not apply to them, and were allowed to sue.

The plaintiffs in that case “retained separate counsel and mounted a sustained and ultimately successful challenge to the enforceability of Valve’s arbitration provision. Specifically, the named Plaintiffs won binding decisions from arbitrators rendering Valve’s arbitration provision unenforceable for both lack of notice and because it impermissibly seeks to bar public injunctive relief,” the class action lawsuit against Valve reads. Valve has not yet filed any arguments in that case.

Source: https://www.404media.co/steam-removes-forced-arbitration-clause-gamers-can-now-sue-valve/


Google meet(original) is the only meet left. They killed Google Duo for this crap.



Best we can do is more scammy suggestions(Ads) when you use the search bar in play store. - Google


Care to elaborate ??? I don’t see it, helping stalkers.


Had the same idea, but it won’t work:

  1. There’s a 15 min edit window from the time message was sent.
  2. Edited message tag is visible

On the flip side, they can read your group chat messages. Many(me included) will prefer that it isn’t a possibility.



People on metered connection and low connectivity areas are probably going to more inconvenienced by this force update banner. Unable to use your message app because you forgot to update and now cannot connect to the internet.


The badge is to help people identify official apps.

I think it’s not about that development but whom the data is being sent to, the state or some third party that provides same services.

Like a National Emergency Broadcast app or app for vehicle and driver’s license registration service, that need sensitive info like your Govt ID and other details.


Firefox flatpak version had a lot issues. It has improved a lot, still a long way to go.

I have exclusively used Firefox flatpak for the last year and updates has been quite smooth. Never had my session closed automatically(to my memory) due to an update, usually waits for me close the session and when I reopen its updated.

My experience is limited to Ubuntu.


I never had this issue. What were you using deb, rpm, flatpak or snap version?


Are there any other options?

A persistent banner asking to update at the bottom of the search bar is a good idea. Barring access to an essential app under any condition is just bad UX.


Google Play’s simultaneous downloads do not apply to application updates, which would be more useful as updating is more common than fresh installs.

I agree with the author, updates happening in parallel would help with the 3mb update to Gmail holding up 30-40 mb update on another app problem.


Duo was perfect for this.I really miss Duo.