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Is Google’s $90 Million Settlement a Win for App Developers, or for Google?
Photo: Kirill Kudryavtsev (Getty Images) Small app developers pried $90 million from Google in a legal settlement announced Friday, hot on the heels of a similar agreement with Apple. Watch Spoilers of the Week | July 1st 01:43 Now playing Why Keanu? Why? | Crypto Nonsense Thursday 3:29PM 01:02 Now playing What Song Would Matthew […]
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FCC Commissioner Tells Google and Apple to Pull TikTok From Their App Stores
Photo: Ascannio (Shutterstock) TikTok promises to keep its U.S. users’ data safe and sound are not satisfying at least one member of the Federal Communications Commission. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said in a blistering letter Wednesday that the Chinese company has proved it can’t be trusted with the information users give it, and should bundled […]
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Google Maps Now Has a Label for LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses
Businesses can now choose to self-identify on Google Maps.Photo: Phelan M. Ebenhack (AP) Google has introduced a new label in Maps and Search that allows businesses to self-identify as LGBTQ+ owned, adding to a series of labels already on Google Maps that are meant to help people locate and support local businesses. It also comes […]
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Ambient Music Mod v2 Hands-on: Google Pixel’s Now Playing feature ported to other Android devices without root
Ambient Music Mod v2 Hands-on: Google Pixel’s Now Playing feature ported to other Android devices without root Most people will agree that the software on Pixel smartphones showcase what Google believes Android should be, and as such, the software is often well-received by enthusiasts. Nonetheless, thanks to the dedicated modding community, you don’t necessarily have […]
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It’s high time Google added fine-grained volume control to Android
It’s high time Google added fine-grained volume control to Android I like to listen to podcasts and audiobooks at bedtime as it helps me sleep better. Ideally, you want just the right amount of volume when listening to an audiobook or podcast in a quiet setting — something that remains comfortable to listen to for […]
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Airbnb and Google Maps Introduce New Ways to Save Money/Stay Safe for Summer Travel
Image: Airbnb If you’re thinking about escaping the humdrum this summer, multiple apps are promoting new features that should make traveling a little easier or safer, but your mileage on each may vary depending on what routes you take, and whether you’re flying solo. Watch Stephanie Hsu Is Going to Commit “So Many Murders” 02:29 […]
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Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro: Everything we know about Google’s 2022 flagships
Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro: Everything we know about Google’s 2022 flagships Google’s 2022 I/O Developer keynote was packed with a lot of interesting announcements, but the company couldn’t let it pass without teasing its next flagship phones — the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Rather than let leakers have their fun […]
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Bye bye Bixby! The Galaxy Watch 4 finally gets Google Assistant
Bye bye Bixby! The Galaxy Watch 4 finally gets Google Assistant The Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic are two of the best Wear OS smartwatches out there. They also happen to be the only watches that run Wear OS 3 out of the box. However, despite running Wear OS, the Galaxy Watch […]
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How I would make Google Stadia even better for the future
How I would make Google Stadia even better for the future Contrary to those shouting loudly on the internet, Google Stadia isn’t dead. And as I’ve written previously, it’s really rather good. In fact, the last post I published on Stadia provoked a lot of great discussion about the platform. There’s plenty to love and […]