Both Apple and Google have announced plans to remove those apps that have remained unattended on their respective app stores for long, CNET reported. Specifically, both companies have said they are going to remove those apps that have not been updated in the past two years. An estimate by the analyst firm Pixalate has put the number of apps set to be on the chopping block at … [Read more...] about Apple and Google announce removal of abandoned and outdated apps
Google is officially back in the tablet game, confirms launch of Pixel tablet in 2023
Google has confirmed they are working on a new tablet device which they intend to launch sometime next year. Google made the announcement at its developer's conference where it also announced the new Pixel series of smartphones as well as an AR headset. Tentatively named Pixel tablet, there is very little information available about the upcoming tablet though, other than the … [Read more...] about Google is officially back in the tablet game, confirms launch of Pixel tablet in 2023
Fresh Pixel Watch rumors gain steam, launch seems imminent
Rumors of a Pixel branded smartwatch have been there for perhaps as long as the Pixel brand itself. Google has been offering a dedicated smartwatch platform in the form of the Wear OS for years now but never actually came out with the hardware that can be considered the ideal depiction of what it thought a smartwatch running its software should be like. That said, things seem … [Read more...] about Fresh Pixel Watch rumors gain steam, launch seems imminent
Google working to emerge as a serious player in the podcast space
With podcasts being the latest crowd favorite, it shouldn't come as a surprise that YouTube is keen to have a slice of the lucrative new segment. An internal document that has leaked online also revealed there already are grand plans afoot on how best to tap into a segment where many of its competitors seem to have an edge already. As PodNews claimed, YouTube is working … [Read more...] about Google working to emerge as a serious player in the podcast space
Google will ask Australians to show ID to use Google Play
As part of an increasing trend that makes it mandatory for individuals to verify their age before being allowed to access restricted content on social media, Google said the same regulations are set to be imposed on viewers in Australia in about a months’ time from now. The company revealed in a blog post users in Australia will be asked to furnish documents such as a driver's … [Read more...] about Google will ask Australians to show ID to use Google Play
Pixel tablet renders – too ambitious or realistic?
The tablet segment is suddenly alive and kicking thanks to the pandemic, something that has made Google to stop and take notice. The company announced they are ready to infuse new life into the Android tablet segment which it had neglected for years. The first move in this regard could be the launch of the Android 12L - L stands for Large - which the company said has been … [Read more...] about Pixel tablet renders – too ambitious or realistic?
Does Android need a tablet-specific version similar to iPadOS?
It was in September 2019 that the iPad got its own dedicated OS – the iPadOS - for the first time ever. This sort of marks a coming of age for the world's most sought-after tablet device, almost a decade after it was first introduced back in April 2010. Prior to that, it continued with the iOS software which was primarily designed for the iPhone. That said, the iPadOS still … [Read more...] about Does Android need a tablet-specific version similar to iPadOS?
Android users will be able to turn off app tracking by end-2021
With Apple setting the ball rolling on making privacy almost uncompromisable for iOS users with its App Tracking Transparency feature, Google too has announced something similar that would make Android users off bound of advertisers. The feature, though similar in scope to that of Apple's App Tracking Transparency differs a bit when it comes to the actual … [Read more...] about Android users will be able to turn off app tracking by end-2021
Here are the best features of Android 12
The new Android 12 version is here, well sort of, at least. To put things in the right perspective, Google announced Android 12 at its recently concluded IO 2021 event and is currently available to download as a beta version in some select smartphone devices. The fully polished thing should be with us later in the year, like around the September - October window. This means … [Read more...] about Here are the best features of Android 12
New Google Entertainment Space system is designed for Android tablets
Google announced a new feature added to its Android tablet - Entertainment Space. That comes across as a new interface that is going to be exclusive to Android tablets and will serve as a one-stop window for all your entertainment needs, be it watching videos, shows, movies, listening to music, reading books, playing games, or whatever. From the looks of it, the … [Read more...] about New Google Entertainment Space system is designed for Android tablets