Category Archives: Android News
How to use tab grouping on Chrome for Android
Earlier this week, Google quietly released an updated interface for Chrome on Android, displaying open tabs in a grid instead of as stacked cards. Beyond this aesthetic change, though, the update also includes tab groups, one of the most flexible and powerful features for desktop Chrome. Here’s what tab groups can do, and how you can enable or disable this new feature.
Telegram update makes it easier to switch from WhatsApp
It looks like the WhatsApp exodus caught its rivals by surprise, as apps like Telegram and Signal had to accommodate a lot more users than their servers could handle. Moreover, switchers weren’t allowed to carry over their conversations to the new messaging service.
Google announces COVID-19-related changes to Maps
Google revealed a couple of important changes that will be coming to Maps and Search apps starting this week. The changes are meant to inform Maps and Search users about COVID-19 vaccination sites, as well as state and regional distribution information.
Netflix will finally sound a lot better on Android thanks to a new update
Netflix has been really meticulous about the audio quality of its streams over the years. The company introduced 5.1 surround sound back in 2015 and subsequently added Dolby Atmos support in 2017. Now it’s time for the next big update, which doesn’t sound all that big, but instead very technical. On its official blog, Netflix has announced that the streaming service now supports Extended HE-AAC with MPEG-D DRC on Android devices (Android 9 or newer).
Samsung Galaxy Note series is no more?!
That’s all folks: Samsung Galaxy Note series is no more, say two well-known insiders
We reached out to Samsung for a comment. Here is what the company has to say:
Sony Xperia 10 III Design Revealed
Reportedly Sony is gearing up to release the Sony Xperia 10 III mid-range smartphone in the coming weeks. Now, some images of the device have been leaked, showing Xperia 10 III in its full glory.
First OxygenOS 11 Beta Now Available
OnePlus has released the first Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 open beta for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series. The beta firmware is available for all four models in the series – OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro. The company has detailed the full changelog along with steps on how to install the beta firmware as well as steps on how to roll back to the previous beta build or Android 10 on the official forum.
Instagram Head Admits Changes May Come To Reels
In an interview, the head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, has admitted that he is not happy with reels just yet and might make some changes. As reported by The Verge he has hinted that the company might make some consolidations to try and fix it.
Next-gen Asus ROG Phone leaks out?
Well, that was fast. Asus barely kicked off the buzz-building campaign for its next hardcore gaming-friendly smartphone on Chinese social media a few days ago, and the mysterious upcoming mobile powerhouse is… mysterious no more.
Signal remains down for the second day
WhatsApp users have until February 8th to accept the messaging app’s revised Terms of Service that gives Facebook control over the data you generate and have generated when using WhatsApp. If you decide not to accept the new ToS, you will end up losing access to your WhatsApp account. Many WhatsApp users have no intention or desire to share their personal data with Facebook or its subsidies and so they have decided to use Signal instead.
