Android Find My Device trackers are starting to ship
After Google announced the launch of the Find My Device network on Android last month, the first trackers are finally starting to ship to customers.
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Google might make Quick Share on Android even quicker with the help of QR codes
Android’s Quick Share, formerly Nearby Share, is a fast way to share files and more between devices, but it’s not always perfect. In an apparent process to streamline the process even more, Google appears to be adding support for QR codes in Quick Shar...
Google confirms it only brought ChromeOS to Pixel as a proof-of-concept
Earlier this week it was revealed that Google Pixel devices, thanks to changes in Android, technically had the capability to run ChromeOS. That won’t be coming anytime soon though, it seems, as Google has confirmed that work was only a proof-of-concept...
Google’s ‘Project Gameface’ can now bring facial gesture controls to Android
Accessibility is an ongoing effort with any and all digital products. At I/O 2024, Google has announced that Project Gameface will be added to Android to allow for users to control their device with head movements and facial gestures.
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Google made a version of ChromeOS that runs on Pixel, including on an external monitor
The dream of using your smartphone to power an entire computing experience is very much alive and well and, according to a new report, Google has shown off that its possible to have a Pixel phone powering ChromeOS on an external monitor.
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How to take pictures of the Northern Lights with Google Pixel and other Android phones
The biggest geomagnetic storm in over 20 years is hitting the Earth this weekend, and it’s leading to the Northern Lights being visible in huge portions of the Northern hemisphere. Here’s how to take a picture of the Northern Lights using a Google Pixe...
Someone just got Android running on the Rabbit R1 [Video]
The Rabbit R1 is a cute little AI device that, by all accounts, seems to be really bad at everything it tries to do. Now, someone has figured out how to run full Android on the Rabbit R1 using the popular LineageOS ROM.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has been the most popular Android phone of 2024 so far
Samsung’s flagship lineup is off to a good start, with the Galaxy S24 Ultra being the world’s most popular Android phone of 2024, at least so far.
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Apple is losing market share to Android tablets ahead of new iPads
For years it’s been widely accepted that, even if you use an Android phone, Android tablets are just largely not worth it. But that’s been changing a bit in recent years and, now, a new report shows Android tablets continuing to grow, right in time for...
Android may soon support faster data transfer for new phones that works ‘anytime’
Google appears to be working on an updated setup and data transfer process for Android that could make everything a whole lot faster.
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