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> The Google Discover feed is a constantly evolving beast that offers news, updates, and now social media posts right there on your homescreen.
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> Gmail is adding a "Manage subscription" page on Android that puts all of your email subscriptions in one place with one-click unsubscribe.
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> YouTube Music is building upon real-time lyrics (from 2023) by adding the ability to share them in the mobile app.
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> On average, Google updates Android’s Calculator app once a year, and version 8.7 in 2025 makes just one straightforward change.
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> Following last year’s announcement, Google Messages is rolling out Sensitive Content Warnings that blur nude images on Android...
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> For some users, the Google Search app on Android is sending out a new style of Weather forecast notifications...
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> Google Chrome is beginning to roll out the bottom address bar option on Android to the stable channel with...
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> Google has pulled the plug on security updates for Android 12 and Android 12L after roughly four years, but it won't matter to most.
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> Yet another excuse to keep checking our phones.
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> Samsung has confirmed the delay of its One UI 7 update, saying it is to "ensure the best possible experience" without a clear explanation.
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> Storage gradually becomes less valuable as apps and software on devices seem to get bigger. To combat this, Google now...
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> As AI Mode testing continues, Google is trialing a new way to launch the generative experience from the Search bar on Android.
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> Ahead of this year’s mobile deprecation, the Google app is no longer providing a link to Assistant settings. In recent weeks...
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> Google is more widely rolling out its Android Auto 14.1 update just as a newer version enters the beta program....
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> After rolling out the redesigned compose field, Google Messages is now removing the 4-line limit when drafting by expanding the text box...
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> Since launch, NotebookLM has just been a website, but Google now says an “app” is coming soon. The NotebookLM interface...
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> The first sizable update to Apple TV for Android phones and tablets is here with version 1.1 today. On the homepage...
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> In January, Gemini Live gained a “Talk Live about this” feature, and it should now be more widely available on Android.
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> As of Thursday afternoon (PT), more Gemini app users on Android are seeing Astra's Live camera and screen sharing capabilities.
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> In recent weeks, some Google Photos users haven’t been able to save their Magic Editor creations, but a fix is now available.
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> Google is rolling out questionable changes to the Discover feed with a full-width, zero-margin layout now appearing across more devices.
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> The top of Google Discover has shown widget-esque cards with glanceable information, and “your space” is now available on more devices.
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> Google is now widely rolling out the ability to “Create text notes by default,” as well as an Audio shortcut, in Keep for Android.
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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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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.