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Android 15 App Archiving

Android 15 Will Let You Archive Apps Similar to iOS; Here’s How

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The next version of Android, may include an app archiving feature on a system level. This feature would allow users to archive apps they don't use often, saving space and preserving their data, just like iOS's Offload feature. App archiving is not new, the feature already available from the Google Play Store.
Best Apps to Use with AirPods on Android

3 Best AirPods Apps for Android

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AirPods don't play well with Android devices but if you want to enjoy certain features that are exclusive to iOS, apps like MaterialPods, AndroPods, Assistant Trigger should help. These apps offer features like pop-up animations, Google Assistant integration, battery status, in-ear detection, and more to enhance your AirPods experience on Android.
Scan documents with Files by Google Android app

The Files by Google App Now Lets You Scan Documents; Here’s How

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The Files by Google app on Android is now getting the ability to scan documents. To use it, open the app -> tap on the floating scan button -> point your phone at the document you want to scan -> once it automatically scans, tap one. This feature gives you additional options like crop & rotate, filter and clean. Also, note that the documents are automatically saved in the PDF format.
Microsoft ending support for Windows subsystem for Android

Android App Support on Windows 11 Comes to End After This Date

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In a surprise move, Microsoft has declared that it is ending support for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA). The feature was first introduced with Windows 11 and allowed users to run Android apps via the Amazon Appstore without taking to third-party emulators. Microsoft is now doing away with it and won't allow users to download new Android apps via Amazon Appstore, starting March 5, 2025. Moreover, from March 6, 2024, users will not be able to search for any new apps on the Appstore. Those that already have Amazon Appstore apps will be able to use it till the support cutoff date.
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What Is Health Connect on Android, How to Use and Supported Apps

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Health Connect is a framework module in Android that syncs various parameters of fitness data across all fitness apps on your Android devices. For example, you could sync data between two fitness apps like Fitbit and Samsung Health since the data is stored and synced via the Health Connect framework.
new features on android announced at mwc 2024 by google

MWC 2024: Gemini in Google Messages, New Wear OS Features, and More

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Although the new features are not groundbreaking, Google has announced some key AI features for all of its platforms including Android, Android Auto, Wear OS, Google Docs, etc. You can chat with Gemini in the Google Messages app, have all your notifications summarized in Android Auto, view your boarding pass and other cards on your Wear OS smartwatch, and more.
Android 15 DP1 Notification cooldown feature preview

This New Android 15 Feature Makes Persistent Notifications Bearable

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The developer preview of Android 15 introduces a new feature called "Notification cooldown". It slowly, gradually reduces notification volume and vibrations for repeat notifications from the same app within a short period. The feature is enabled by default, but users can disable it or enable it for specific conversation apps. This feature is a welcome addition for those who receive a lot of notifications and want to reduce distractions.
Enable Android Safe Browsing on Android

What is Android Safe Browsing and How it Works

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The Android Safe Browsing feature will alert you of potentially harmful websites, redirect links, or phishing links in supported apps. Safe Browsing uses Google's SafetyNet Safe Browsing API from the Google Play Services to weed out harmful links. It can be enabled by going to Settings -> Security and Privacy -> More Security and Privacy -> Android Safe Browsing.
how to enable and use google reading mode on android

How to Enable Reading Mode on Android

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Read Aloud is an essential accessibility feature and Google has improved the functionality using the Reading Mode app on Android. You can install the Reading mode app from the Play Store for free, and it will read aloud the content on your screen effortlessly. It works on web pages and most apps like Gmail and WhatsApp, which is great. Alternatively, you can use Google Assistant's Read Aloud mode to read the contents of any webpage.
how to disable bluetooth absolute volunme android

How to Disable Bluetooth Absolute Volume on Android

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Bluetooth Absolute Volume is a feature that acts as a middle-man between your Android's DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) and the audio that goes to your earphones. You can disable it by going to Settings -> Developer Options -> Toggle off "Disable Absolute Volume" option.
Best Custom ROM Android

12 Best Custom ROMs for Android You Can Install

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A custom ROM is one of the ways by which you can revive your old Phone that's no longer supported by the manufacturer. For starters, Pixel Experience, Evolution X, Paranoid Android and Project Elixir are all great ROMs. However, if you want to avoid Google services and its data tracking, you could give CalyxOS and GrapheneOS a try.
Google rebranding Nearby Share to Quick Share

Google Is Looking to Rebrand Android’s Nearby Share to ‘Quick Share’

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Google is rebranding it's Nearby Share feature to Quick Share. The change was first spotted by tipster Kamila Wojciechowska in GMS version 23.50.13. Notably, Quick Share is the moniker used by Samsung. This suggests that Apple and Samsung are probably collaborating to merge the feature under Quick Share moniker.
beeper mini app for using imessage on android

Beeper Mini iMessage App for Android Returns; Hits Back at Apple

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Beeper Mini is a trending app that emulates iMessage for Android. It allows for seamless communication from Android to Apple devices and is touted to feature 'end to end encryption'. However, Apple broke the app recently and essentially shut it down - and despite this, the developers of Beeper Mini have brought it back alive! After all, the dream of blue bubbles & green bubbles staying friends could come true.
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Beeper Mini Brings iMessage to Android; No Apple ID Required

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Beeper Mini utilizes research from reverse-engineering the iMessage protocol. With this, iMessage for Android is easy to start using - simply download the Beeper Mini app and get started. Moreover, the Beeper developers are being quite forthcoming with how their technology works. No servers, or middlemen are required, to make iMessage for Android possible. Beeper Mini is available on Play Store right now, however it is a paid app. It costs $1.99 per month to use, with a free 7 day trial.
How to update Google Play Services

How to Update Google Play Services

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Google Play Services is an important component of the Android operating system. It gives users access to Google apps and services such as Gmail, Google Play Store, and YouTube. Updating the app might bring new features to your device, and to do so, you can use the Google Play Store or a third-party store, or sideload the application to update it.
What is Android System Webview

What Is Android System Webview? Can You Disable It?

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Android System Webview is an important system component that helps apps open web pages within an app, without the need of opening them in your default browser. You will mostly interact with the Webview app when you click on a link inside an app and a new window pops above the app to show you its web contents.
Android System Intelligencce

What Is Android System Intelligence? Should You Disable It?

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Android System Inteligence is a core Android app that enables a slew of new smart features such as Live Captions, Live Translate, Smart Autorotate, etc. Although the app is available across all Android devices, there are certain features that it enables that are Pixel-exclusive.