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 faces uncertain future after the company Branch slashes its development team (alternativeto.net)
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.
Google is already testing Wear OS 5.1, could be based on Android 15 (www.androidauthority.com)
Android Authority has learned of test builds of Wear OS 5.1 for the Pixel Watch 2, and they’re apparently based on Android 15.
Google Play Store requesting location permission to show 'local recommendations' (9to5google.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/18404498...
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 appears on Geekbench (www.gsmarena.com)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review: the practical flip phone (www.theverge.com)
Exclusive: Google Pixel 9 has a new weather app, here's what it looks like (www.androidauthority.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/18334356...
Samsung Galaxy A16 benchmark test confirms upgraded specs (www.phonearena.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.
