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The first of many early versions of Android 16 is here, and almost every person reading this should shrug and not care about it. OK, maybe that’s harsh, but really, because there is nothing there for you, and even Google will tell you that it’s going to be a mess. Software like this is important. […]
News Weekly (Image credit: Android Central) News Weekly is our column where we highlight and summarize some of the week’s top stories so you can catch up on the latest tech news. This is Android Central’s News Weekly, your go-to source for a concise roundup of the week’s most significant tech stories. This is where […]
What you need to know Google is adding Imagen 3 support to Google Docs for paid Gemini in Workspace users. The feature will allow users to generate custom inline images that can be used anywhere in their Google Doc — without leaving the site. Google Docs previously supported generating full-bleed cover images, but not inline […]
What you need to know Google’s Pixel Weather app exclusive for Pixel phones is getting a handy new feature. It now has immersive vibrations feature that syncs with current weather conditions and plays audio effects as well. Basically, it vibrates your Pixel phone accoriding to weather, and the feature should reach all Pixel phones in […]
What you need to know Google highlighted the wider “general” launch of its new “Vids” app for Workspace users. Google Vids leverages Gemini for several AI-backed tools when creating videos, ranging from generated voice-overs to image/video and music suggestions. Google detailed the new app during the Cloud Next 2024 event in April before it hopped […]
What you need to know You can now enjoy faster video loading and improved quality on Telegram, with automatic adjustments based on your network, though you can still choose your preferred quality manually. The latest update also has a new feature that lets you change video speed easily by tapping the settings icon or long-pressing […]
What you need to know According to recent reports, Gemini can be widely used in split-screen mode on large-screen Android devices. The said devices can include foldable phones and large Android tablets. The reports say the new window was seen on devices like Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, and Galaxy Tab series. Large-screen Android devices are […]
OnePlus is doing all the right things on the hardware side of things; the OnePlus 12 continues to be one of the best phones you can buy today, and the Open is holding its own a year after release. Software, however, is a point of contention; the last two OxygenOS releases have been buggy — […]
What you need to know A discovery in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 shows Google is working on adding “rich ongoing notifications.” The feature is similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island or OnePlus’ variant as “ongoing notifications” would occupy a chip beside a user’s clock in the status bar. More in-depth information was unknown; however, this […]
What you need to know Google announced a slew of upgrades to YouTube and YouTube Music last week, including support for custom playlist thumbnails. Previously, users could ask generative AI to create a thumbnail for them, but could not upload their own. Now, users are starting to see the feature appear in the YouTube Music […]