End of an era: Nova Launcher's parent company lays off practically everyone (www.androidauthority.com)
So, anybody know a good launcher to use once Nova goes offline?
Nova Launcher, savior of cruft-filled Android phones, is on life support (arstechnica.com)
Back in July 2022, when mobile app metrics firm Branch acquired the popular and well-regarded Nova Launcher for Android, the app’s site put up one of those self-directed FAQ posts about it. Under the question heading “What does Branch want with Nova?,” Nova founder and creator Kevin Barry started his response with, “Not...
Why People Arent Buying Sony Xperia Phones (www.howtogeek.com)
Sony Xperia smartphones look so good on paper. So why is it that we don’t recommend them? Here’s our answer to that and a brief 2023 review of the Sony Xperia 1 IV.
YouTube is now testing a built-in sleep timer, but only with Premium subscribers (9to5google.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/18477295...
Smartphones Aren’t Evil, Notifications Are (audiovalentine.com)
Google Messages now lets you hide the Gemini button (9to5google.com)
After rolling out at the end of last month, Google Messages now lets you turn off the Gemini button on Android…
Nova Launcher faces uncertain future after the company Branch slashes its development team (alternativeto.net)
Play Store can now download multiple Android app updates at the same time (9to5google.com)
Following adding the functionality for new app installs earlier this year, the Google Play Store is once rolling out support…
Android malware steals payment card data using previously unseen technique (arstechnica.com)
Attacker then emulates the card and makes withdrawals or payments from victim’s account.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review: the practical flip phone (www.theverge.com)
End of the Road: An AnandTech Farewell (www.anandtech.com)
Here’s to you, AnandTech - thank you for the detailed smartphone reviews all these years.
Custom ROMs have had just about enough of being Android's second-class citizens (www.androidauthority.com)
The Pixel 9 phones are big cameras and screens soldered onto Gemini AI ambitions (arstechnica.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ndlug.org/post/975661...
Best way to save battery? (kbin.earth)
stock pixel os had a feature where you could "pause" unnecessary apps. any way to do that? on graphene os currently. I already use saver tuner on extreme, but I don't need Google play services, or my email, or any of that. manually disabling the app also removed it from the home screen which is less than ideal. thanks guys....
Google finally lets you record phone call audio in the US, but only on the Pixel 9 (www.androidauthority.com)
The Google Pixel 9 is the first Google phone in the US to support call recording, thanks to the new Call Notes feature.
Google Play Store requesting location permission to show 'local recommendations' (9to5google.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/18404498...
You can now share video timestamps via YouTube mobile (www.androidauthority.com)
The YouTube mobile app now supports sharing video timestamps automatically, sparing users the need to manually edit links.
Google acknowledges it 'missed the mark' with onerous demands for Pixel 9 influencers (www.engadget.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/18760631
Google gives Meet some overdue attention with fresh interface and lots of new features (www.androidauthority.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/18661137...
Google Messages adding support for dual SIM RCS (9to5google.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/18779914...
Chrome now lets you color-code Tab Groups on Android (9to5google.com)
Ahead of a bigger update to let you access saved Tab Groups, Chrome for Android is adding the ability to color-code them…
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 appears on Geekbench (www.gsmarena.com)
Google Play Store redesign adds Search tab, persistent bottom bar [U] (9to5google.com)
Following testing in December, Google is moving Play Store search to the bottom bar with a new tab.Instead of a search bar at the top of the screen when you’re viewing the “Games” and “Apps” feeds, Google Play is switching to a “Search” tab at the center of the bottom bar.
Android's new Theft Detection Lock is here to protect your phone from snatch and grabs (www.androidpolice.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/18741347
Google Authenticator finally gets Material You redesign, search, & more (9to5google.com)
Following the last update over a year ago, Google Authenticator 7.0 is rolling out with a Material You redesign and other new features.
