7 Best Android Apps for Chromebook Productivity

Did you know that many Chromebooks support the Google Play Store? The Play Store started rolling out to Chromebooks back in 2016, and all modern models have full support for Google’s app store. With access to the Play Store, your Chromebook can actually be a solid productivity powerhouse. From graphic design to project management, video […]

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Here’s When Your Motorola Will Get the Android 16 Update

Google released Android 16 in June this year, far earlier than everyone expected. It’s packed with all sorts of new features and visual changes, and its early arrival means your Moto should get Android 16 faster than usual, too. Now that the software is here and betas are starting to roll out, here’s what Motorola […]

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Android Could Soon Get a Parental Controls Upgrade

Summary Google’s Android 16 Canary build has new parental controls for child safety. The controls don’t work yet, but may include web filtering and app restrictions. We could see enhanced child safety tools arrive in future updates to Android. It’s no secret that the internet and social media apps aren’t the best places for kids […]

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You Don’t Need a Thermometer to Measure Temperature, Your Pixel Phone Can Do That

Summary Google’s Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL have a built-in Thermometer app to measure object temperature. To use it, launch the Thermometer app, tap “Object Temperature,” and select your object type. If the app produces incorrect results, bring the phone closer to the object, ensure the temperature is within […]

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Android’s Canary Channel Is a New Way to Test Upcoming Updates

If you want to live on the bleeding edge of Android updates, or you’re a developer who needs to test apps on upcoming Android releases, there’s some good news. Google is overhauling the complicated Android Developer Previews into a new Canary channel. New major updates to Android have traditionally started as Developer Preview builds accessible […]

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Here’s When Your OnePlus Will Get Android 16 (OxygenOS 16)

Google released Android 16 on June 10th far earlier than anyone expected, and it’s packed with changes and countless new features. A similar update is coming soon for your OnePlus phone in the form of OxygenOS 16. With OnePlus busy releasing Android 16 betas, here’s what you need to know and what to expect. Thanks […]

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Micro-Dramas Are the Next Big Thing in Streaming—So What Are They?

Micro-dramas are the big new thing in streaming content. These short, mobile-first videos are built for the attention economy and are already raking in vast amounts of money. If you haven’t heard about them yet, rest assured, you will soon. Here’s the lowdown on what you need to know. What Are Micro-Dramas? Micro-dramas are vertically-filmed […]

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Android’s Photo Picker Is Getting a Helpful Upgrade

Android users are getting a big update to how they pick and share photos and videos. Google is going to add a much-requested search bar to its Photo Picker, and eventually, a date-based browsing tool will also be released. These changes will make it easier to find specific files to share. The Photo Picker’s main […]

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