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Samsung is working on AR/VR headset based on Android, featuring Qualcomm chip

During the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event, where Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy Book 3 lineup, the company also revealed that it is working on an XR (Extended Reality) device in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. While the company hasn’t revealed its name, it teased that the device is coming soon. Samsung’s upcoming […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
6 days ago

Google Meet Live Sharing to bring YouTube Music co-listening to your Galaxy phone

In 2022, Google will introduce the ability to co-watch videos on YouTube, curate playlists on Spotify, and play games together on Google Meet. Well, as per the latest strings of codes, YouTube Music is readying support for shared listening via Google Meet Live Sharing. This will allow you to co-listen to music on YouTube Music […]

By Sagar Naresh
1 week ago

How to enable Gmail’s package tracking feature on your Galaxy phone

In November 2022, Google promised that by using Gmail, users could track their shipments. This negates the need to go through the shipment emails that you receive and copy and paste tracking numbers to keep track of your shipments. While the feature is pretty handy, it did not materialize in time for reasons unknown. Thankfully, […]

By Sagar Naresh
1 week ago

You can now use Google app’s Material You design on your Galaxy phone

After being spotted a few months ago, Google is finally rolling out the Material You redesign for the Google app on Android in beta. You will instantly notice the changes in the bottom bar as it uses Material You elements, including pill-shaped indicators. This goes perfectly in line with the new Search filters carousel. Sadly, […]

By Sagar Naresh
2 weeks ago

Now unlock Chrome’s incognito tabs with your fingerprint on Galaxy phones

In an official blog, Google has announced something that will make the incognito tabs on its Chrome browser a bit more secure from everyone’s prying eyes. Apparently, Google is rolling out a feature to let Galaxy and other Android phone users unlock Google Chrome incognito tabs using their fingerprint. Even though Google owns Android, the feature […]

By Sagar Naresh
2 weeks ago

Google Messages on your Galaxy phone is about to get more secure

In line with its goal to make RCS the next big thing to replace text messaging services in the US, Google has added support for end-to-end encrypted group chats on the Google Messages app, and that too for a group of 100 persons on your Samsung Galaxy or other Android phones. Previously, Google Messages introduced […]

By Sagar Naresh
2 weeks ago

You could soon use Google News’ Material You design on your Galaxy tablet

Last year, Google promised to bring a better design language to its apps to take advantage of bigger screens on foldable phones and tablets. And the company has delivered on its promise with many apps, including Google Photos, Google Keep, Google Play Store, and Google TV, getting better layouts. Now, it looks like a similar […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

Setting up your new Galaxy S23 could be easier and faster

You can soon set up your shiny new Galaxy S23 faster with Fast Pair. According to the latest report, Google wants to improve the setup process for new Android phones using Fast Pair. And this feature will debut soon after the launch of the Galaxy S23 series, which is all set to debut on February 1. […]

By Sagar Naresh
2 weeks ago

Google Chrome brings more Material You design elements

Google’s Material You theming gives a consistent color scheme across the board on Android. Google is now giving the Material You treatment to Google Chrome’s address bar on Android. The Material You redesign brings more Dynamic Color to Google Chrome’s address bar. When you tap the address bar, it no longer appears as a small, […]

By Sagar Naresh
2 weeks ago

Google Clock gets easier alarm controls, new timer UI

Google is rolling out an update to the Google Clock app. It bumps the app’s version to 7.4 and brings two changes. The first change is new alarm controls, which are easier to use than before and look more in line with the company’s current design philosophy. The second change is a redesigned UI for […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 weeks ago

Android 14’s tight security to block you from downloading outdated apps

With every passing year, Google enhances the security of Android to safeguard users’ privacy and data. Well, it seems like Android 14 will bring a great security feature that will stop you from downloading outdated apps on your phone. Apparently, Android 14 will block the installation of apps meant for outdated Android versions. For years, Android […]

By Sagar Naresh
2 weeks ago

Google Photos app could display RAW images by default

Going by the strings of code found in the latest version of the Google Photos app (v6.20) for Android, Google might be working on the option to always show RAW images in the Photo app’s main feed. RAW images are unprocessed images that are larger in size and show you the image captured directly from […]

By Sagar Naresh
2 weeks ago

Google Messages will soon get user profiles, new delivery indicators

Google Messages recently received a Material You makeover and a redesigned account switcher. Now, as per the latest user report, Google Messages is set to receive one more interesting feature soon. According to a screenshot shared by a Reddit user, u/seeareeff, Google Messages will allow you to create your own user profile. Do note that […]

By Sagar Naresh
2 weeks ago

Google Smart Unlock won’t be replaced by Wear OS Watch Unlock

Android comes with many handy features, one of which is Smart Unlock. It allows you to keep your smartphone unlocked when you have connected it to a Bluetooth accessory and have it with you at a trusted location. The security of the Smart Unlock comes into question when you use it with a smartwatch, as […]

By Sagar Naresh
2 weeks ago

You can no longer use Google Voice Smart Reply on your Samsung phone

With the latest update to Google Voice, Google has removed the Smart Reply feature from the app. This feature is no longer supported on your Samsung or any other Android phone. Also, this feature isn’t available on iOS either. Google added the Smart Reply feature to Google Voice last February, and it appeared at the […]

By Sagar Naresh
3 weeks ago