Fortnite is back in Google’s Android app store
Fortnite is back in Google's Android app store Fortnite players on Android devices in the US can once again download the game directly from the Google Play Store, not long after it returned to Apple’s App Store in May. Its return comes five years after it was removed from Google’s app store as Epic Games […]
Android users can now share a live video on 911 calls
Android users can now share a live video on 911 calls A new feature coming to Android will allow users to get more support during emergencies by sharing a live video feed from their phone with 911 responders. For instance, if someone calls 911 for a medical emergency, the 911 responder can use the live […]
Android’s new ‘Call Reason’ flags important calls before you even pick up
Android's new 'Call Reason' flags important calls before you even pick up Android users will soon have an option to add an “urgent” indicator to their calls, which shows up on the receiver’s incoming call screen and in their call history if they don’t pick up. It’s a new feature in beta testing in the […]
How to help your parents with their tech over the holidays
How to help your parents with their tech over the holidays Going home for the holidays isn’t all turkey, holiday decorations, and political arguments discussions. It also comes with requests for tech support and questions like “Why does my computer do this?” and “I read about this AI – what is that?” Think of it […]
Aluminium OS will be Google’s take on Android for PC
Aluminium OS will be Google's take on Android for PC We know a little more about Google’s long-gestating plans to combine the best parts of Android and ChromeOS into a single OS thanks to a job listing for a product manager to work on “Aluminium OS.” The job ad describes it as “a new operating […]
Perplexity brings its Comet browser to Android
Perplexity brings its Comet browser to Android Perplexity is launching its AI-powered browser on Android. The new Comet app is available to download now, and it comes with many of the same features as the desktop version of the browser, including the ability to summon Perplexity’s built-in AI assistant while you surf the web. It’s […]
Google Call Recording launches on more Pixel phones
Google Call Recording launches on more Pixel phones Google is bringing Call Recording to its Phone app in older Pixel devices including the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Google is now widely rolling out Call Recording to Pixel 6 and newer devices that don’t support the Gemini […]
Google will let ‘experienced users’ keep sideloading Android apps
Google will let 'experienced users' keep sideloading Android apps Google says that it’s softening its plan to require every Android developer — even outside of the Play Store — to verify their identity, a move which critics warned could kill sideloading for good. The company now says it’s developing a workflow to allow “experienced users” […]
Valve is welcoming Android games into Steam
Valve is welcoming Android games into Steam You can think of the just-announced Steam Frame as a wireless VR headset for your PC, or a Steam Deck for your face. But another way to think about it is that Valve is finally entering the mobile realm. The Frame doesn’t just run Windows games on its […]
Blackmagic’s free camera app can now stream directly to YouTube and Twitch
Blackmagic's free camera app can now stream directly to YouTube and Twitch All of the app’s camera controls are still accessible and adjustable while streaming. | Image: Blackmagic Design Blackmagic released an update to its free camera app with some new features that streamers and professional broadcasters will appreciate. Both the Android and iOS versions […]