Android News Google announces Play Media Experience program to incentivise developers to improve cross-device experiences. Windows 11 will offer native Android app support. But it’s the Amazon app store. Google Play Store will require 2-Step Verification and new identity requirements for developers. The future of app bundles is here. APKs are going away. Update brings percent progress meter… Read More »

Android News Google lays groundwork for improved find my phone system. App News Phillips Hue app returns to the App Store after being mistakenly removed. In Other News Optimum is slashing upload speeds next month. Texans regret opting into remote control of their thermostats T-Mobile is selling 5gin. https://media.blubrry.com/android_buffet/files.technobuffet.com/podcast/AndroidBuffet544.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 44:53 —… Read More »

Android News Android 12 will notify you if an app accesses the clipboard. Google will start updating Chromebooks monthly beginning in November Google asks developers to call out OEMs that aggressively close background apps App News Google Fit adds paced walking. Meet offers second screen companion mode. Chat is now available to all. May be time to switch… Read More »

Android News June Pixel Drop includes video astrophotography, new wallpapers, a locked folder, the Assistant can answer the phone, etc. Nest Smart Displays now have an on-screen keyboard. App News WhatsApp will soon trial multi-device support Google Maps may be preparing to let you share your arrival time with businesses to assist with pickups. Google Autofill can now… Read More »

Android News Android 12 blocks apps from replacing the share sheet. Google TV preparing to support multiple user profiles Why Apple doesn’t care that a quarter of all iPhone users eventually switch to Android Android runtime is now part of Project Mainline App News Google adds Save to Photos shortcut for Gmail attachments Firefox will implement Chrome’s Manifest… Read More »

Android News Cast will now support improved ability to transfer a stream between devices. Current WearOS owners will have to wait to find out if they’ll get the new version. Android 12’s new location settings make me want it right now. In Other News iFixit tells the sad story of how Samsung ruined its upcycling program. Drama at… Read More »

Android News Android has over 3 billion active devices. Android rooting guru now working for Google. Google expands its password manager to automatically change passwords to more secure ones. Making Everyday Safer with Google. Android Beta 12 released, offers personalization, further system design flourishes, new privacy dashboard. Google works to allow you to seamlessly integrate devices. Google and… Read More »

Android News Google Assistant will sing you a song about getting vaccinated. Google overhauling privacy and security information for apps in Play Store. App News GBoard will support clipboard screenshots. GBoard updated on Wear OS. Home Automation Project CHIP is now Matter and the Zigbee Alliance is now the Connectivity Standards Alliance. Why Home Assistant doesn’t have an… Read More »

Android News Google might care about Wear again? Google cracks down on misleading names and graphics in the Play Store. New Play Store UI makes it harder to check for updates. Google admits even they think Android tablets are good for entertainment and not much else. In Other News Roku and Google fight, YouTube TV off the platform.… Read More »

Android News Android 12: Notifications Keep Getting Better We need a Pixel 7 Tablet Your next Android TV set top box could double as a smart speaker. Google Assistant to get better at understanding context and pronouncing names Pichai teases significant announcements at Google I/O. App News Gboard update makes it easier to access multiple clipboard items. Google… Read More »