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YouTube Picture-in-Picture Is Rolling Out To Free Users
Free users of YouTube in the US have enjoyed picture-in-picture for a long time, but it finally looks set to roll out to users in Europe too.
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Wear OS 3 is rolling out to Mobvoi’s TicWatch 3 series
The Wear OS 3 update is finally ready to download and install.
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YouTube’s enhanced 1080p playback option is rolling out to Premium users on the web
Viewers might see a new option in YouTube's dropdown resolution menu on the web if they're paying for the video hosting platform's Premium subscription service. According to The Verge, YouTube's 1080p playback option with "enhanced bitrate" is now available on desktop around the world. It's located above the ordinary 1080p option in the menu, and clicking on it will prompt users to pay for Premium if they're not currently a subscriber.
YouTube started testing 1080p Premium earlier this year, describing it as a "version of 1080p which provides more information per pixel that results in a higher quality viewing experience." The higher bitrate, which is used as a measurement for the amount of video data transferred within a certain timeframe, it provides could give viewers a better quality without having to watch in higher resolution. Yes, 4K is available for some videos, but that means having to stream a larger file that not everyone's connection can handle and could eat up a significant portion of some people's data allowance.
The service also rolled out enhanced 1080p on iOS a few months ago, but now more people will have access to it. That said, YouTube recently raised the prices for a Premium subscription from $ 12 a month to $ 14 and from $ 120 a year to $ 140. It does eliminate ads from the viewing experience, though, and it comes with features other than enhanced 1080p, including offline viewing and background playback.
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The December Feature Drop is rolling out today with new features for Pixel devices
Today brings the release of December’s Feature Drop which brings a handy collection of functions to the Pixel Watch and handsets with the aim of making your life easier. Google says it’s the biggest feature drop yet and that the update will roll out to Pixels and the Pixel Watch from today. The Pixel Feature […]
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December 2022’s Android Security Update is rolling out to Pixels today
Google has already announced its latest Pixel Feature Drop (more here) which is rolling out as part of the greater Android Security Update for December, which brings a ton of bug fixes and optimizations to the new Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, as well as other eligible handsets in the Pixel lineup. We’ve got the […]
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Nvidia’s Shield TV Experience 9.1.1 update is rolling out with bug fixes and enhancements in tow
Every since Shield Upgrade 9.0.2 rolled out there has been a number of complaints about the firmware, some of which were fixed by Shield Upgrade 9.1 which Nvidia released back in June. Nvidia has today announced a follow-up release called Shield Upgrade 9.1.1 which brings a bunch of enhancements (such as automatic low latency mode) […]
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The Android 12L update rolling out to Microsoft’s Surface Duo 1 & 2 foldables
It’s taken a little while longer than most users would appreciate. Still, Microsoft’s Surface Duo and Duo 2 are finally getting a taste of Android 12 in the form of the tablet and foldable-friendly ‘L’ variant’. The update features Microsoft’s new Fluent design language and stock enhancements such as microphone and camera usage indicators, wallpaper […]
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Samsung is rolling out a new update to the Galaxy Watch 4 series
As Fossil prepares to update its Gen 6 smartwatches to Wear OS 3, Samsung has begun updating its Galaxy Watch 4 series with a new build of the wearable platform. As you might expect, Samsung is not only on the ball with software support for its phones but also for its smartwatches. Roughly a month […]
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Stable ColorOS 13 has begun rolling out to Oppo’s Find X5 and 5X Pro
Today marks the start of the staged rollout of the stable build of Oppo’s ColorOS 13 for its Find X5 and Find X5 Pro flagship smartphones. Besides being based on Android 13, the new ColorOS features an added focus on smart productivity, enhanced privacy and safety aspects, as well as improved AI features. The stable […]
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Oppo’s ColorOS 13 is official and rolling out to the Find X5 Pro soon
Based on Android 13, Oppo’s ColorOS 13 packs in a load of new features as well as a new “Aquamorphic” design which, as you probably already know, means that water has inspired the aesthetics of the software’s UI. New features for ColorOS 13 include a focus on smart multi-device connectivity and smart features, along with […]
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Samsung is rolling out the One UI 4.1 update to a bunch of Galaxy A-Series handsets
Flagship smartphones tend to be first in line when it comes to software updates but Samsung isn’t slacking on its responsibilities to its cheaper handsets such as the Galaxy A-22 5G. Indeed, the Korean company has begun rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy A22 5G, the Galaxy A21s, the […]
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Samsung Gaming Hub is rolling out with Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now, and more
Samsung isn’t messing about when it comes to supporting all the major cloud gaming services because its new Gaming Hub is rolling out to 2022 Smart TVs and Smart Monitors with access to the likes of GeForce Now, Stadia, Xbox Game Pass, and more. This means that you just need a supported Samsung Smart TV […]
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Nvidia’s Shield TV Experience 9.1 is rolling out with bug fixes and enhancements in tow
Nvidia is continuing its support for Shield TV devices by rolling out the Software Experience Upgrade 9.1 that comes with a host of fixes and also some new features such as AI upscaling support for 60Hz HDR10 video (Shield Pro 2019) and the ability to wake the unit by pressing the power or Netflix button […]
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Instagram’s grid pinning feature is now rolling out to all users
Following a test that began in April, Instagram has begun rolling out grid pinning, a new way for users to highlight posts they want others to see. When you pin an image or Reel, it will appear above the photo grid on your profile page. It’s possible to showcase up to three pieces of content in this way. To start pinning, tap on the three dots icon above an individual post and then select “pin to your profile.”
The release of grid pinning coincides with Instagram and Facebook adding new features to Reels. It’s now possible to add interactive stickers to your clips and import your own audio. Meta has also extended the maximum length of Reels to 90 seconds. Speaking to all the changes, Instagram head Adam Mosseri said they would make it easier for creators to engage and share their work with fans. He added the company was looking at more ways to give users control over their profile pages.
📣 New Features for Creators 📣
Some fun, new features built for creators that make it easier to engage and share:
– 90-second Reels
– Import audio in Reels
– Interactive stickers in Reels
– Grid pinningLet me know what you think👇🏼 See you next week ✌🏼 pic.twitter.com/VrW5IWmWcZ
— Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) June 7, 2022
NVIDIA’s Shield TV Experience 9.0.2 update is rolling out with a ton of bug fixes
A couple of months since NVIDIA rolled out the Shield Experience 9.0 to its Shield TV boxes a new update is available to download which brings a number of bug fixes to smooth out the issues caused by the previous release. Shield Experience 9.0.2 doesn’t seem to add any new features as such, but Shield […]
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The next Google System Update will begin rolling out on April 1st (really)
As April looms on the horizon with its silly tradition of pranks and outrageous stories, Google has released the details on its latest System Update which brings a bunch of fixes and new features for the Play Service and Google Play functions that perform a myriad of functions behind the scenes on your Android smartphone. […]
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The Android 12 update is actually rolling out to the LG Velvet
LG canned its mobile phone business in early 2021 but as it promised, it’s still rolling out updates to the handsets it had already sold. The latest such phone to get updated is the Velvet whose Android 12 OS upgrade is rolling out in South Korea. Having promised that the Velvet would receive a trio […]
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Twitter ditches its tabbed timeline mere days after rolling it out
Just days after introducing a feature that made an algorithmically-generated feed the default for iOS users, Twitter is changing things back to the way they were before. “We heard you,” the company said. “Some of you always want to see latest tweets first. We’ve switched the timeline back and removed the tabbed experience for now while we explore other options.”
We heard you –– some of you always want to see latest Tweets first. We've switched the timeline back and removed the tabbed experience for now while we explore other options. https://t.co/euVcPr9ij6
— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) March 14, 2022
If didn’t follow the controversy Twitter created for itself, it all started last year when the company began testing a new tabbed interface for switching between its algorithmically-generated “Home” feed and reverse-chronolgical “Latest” feed. On March 10th, the company began rolling out the feature to iOS, promising it would come to its Android app and web client soon after. But what many people found, and ended up complaining about, was that the feature would default their feed to the algorithmic one every time they opened the app.
This isn’t the first time an internet company has rolled back a feature, but it shows that many people still want a chronological feed and dislike it when companies try to take that functionality away from them. When it comes to Twitter, there’s a case to be made that many people come to the platform to get first-hand accounts and information when there’s breaking news. So making that version of the website difficult to access isn’t doing anyone any favors.
Google is rolling out a rapid Air Raid Alerts System for all Android phones in Ukraine
By now you are probably aware of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which is resulting in a huge humanitarian crisis in the country and widespread devastation caused by Russia’s indiscriminate bombing of civilian areas. It’s shocking, shameful, and has resulted in millions of Ukrainians trying to cross the border into friendly nations such as Poland and […]
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Here’s the changelog for this month’s System Update which will begin rolling out on February 8th
February’s System Update is already upon us, bringing bug fixes and new features to the Google Play Store. There’s a single critical fix present but other than that there isn’t too much to get excited about. We’ve got the changelog for you below: February 2022 Critical Fixes [Phone] Bug fixes for device connectivity, developer services, […]
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Surface Duo users rejoice – the Android 11 update is finally rolling out!
Today is a day of wonderment and joy for the owners of the original Surface Duo because after languishing on Android 10 since it launched, Microsoft’s foldable device is finally getting its Android 11 update that was supposed to roll out before the end of 2021. The Android 11 OTA is rolling out to unlocked […]
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Google Play Games for Windows is rolling out in beta – coming to the US “soon”
There’s big news afoot in the Android gaming world with the announcement that Google Play Games is coming to PCs, and is actually already rolling out in beta form in three countries. Google says that it aims to provide a seamless gaming experience whether you are gaming on a PC or mobile device. Google Play […]
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The Google Stadia app is finally rolling out to selected LG Smart TVs
It’s almost eleven months since LG announced that its smart TV’s would gain access to Google’s Stadia but the day has finally come. Those with LG Smart TVs running WebOS 5.0 and 6.0 are now able to install the Stadia app on their televisions and gain access to AAA gaming titles without needing to buy […]
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Android 11 is finally rolling out to the ASUS ROG Phone 2
We could say that it’s taken a while for ASUS to roll out the Android 11 update to the ROG Phone 2 but that would be an understatement. In fact, it’s been something of an age considering that Samsung is already updating its Galaxy S21 series to stable Android 12/One UI 4.0. Still, substantially late […]
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Niantic’s ‘Pikmin Bloom’ mobile game starts rolling out
Pokémon Go's creator has a new augmented reality mobile game, and this time, it's all about Pikmin. Niantic is now rolling out Pikmin Bloom worldwide, starting with Singapore and Australia where it's already live. Similar to Pokémon Go, you'll have to go out and interact with the real world enjoy the game. It's really more of a fun and colorful companion for daily walks or hikes, though, since it doesn't have battles and doesn't have the incentive of catching rare monsters like Pokémon Go does.
In Pikmin Bloom, you'll find seedlings when you walk that you can pick up and grow into plant-like creatures that'll follow you around. The more you walk, the more Pikmin you can pluck and the more Pikmin will follow you around. Onscreen, you're depicted as a Mii avatar, with a bunch of creatures walking behind you and making more flowers bloom along your path. You'll also be able to collect items on your walks, including clothes Pikmin can wear and fruit you can feed your creatures to make flowers bloom on their heads.
Niantic CEO John Hanke said in the game's video announcement that the flowers the Pikmin make can be viewed by other players, so you can create shared gardens with your neighbors. Pikmin Bloom is now live for Android and iOS in Singapore and Australia, and it will be arriving in more countries and regions "shortly."
The Android 11 and One UI 3.0 update is rolling out to the Galaxy S20 series on Verizon
Samsung has been running an Android 11/ One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S20 series over the past month or so and now it’s showing some love for the Verizon versions of the handsets in the form of a stable release of the new software. Yup, this isn’t a beta, it’s the real […]
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There’s a new One UI 3.0 beta firmware rolling out to the Galaxy S20 with bugfixes galore
Samsung’s One UI 3.0 beta program for the Galaxy S20 (and other models) is currently on the go and new improved firmware has just begun rolling out with bug fixes galore. The latest One UI 3.0 firmware, based on Android 11 of course, carries build number G98xxKSU1ZTK7 and is now being sent out via OTA. […]
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Early access invites to Amazon Luna are rolling out, are you one of the lucky few?
The battle of the cloud gaming services is warming up with early access invites to Amazon Luna rolling out to a chosen few. After admitting that it was ‘overwhelmed’ by the response for invitation requests, Amazon says that more players will be invited over the coming months. Those lucky enough to receive an invite will […]
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Android 10 is finally rolling out to the Nokia 3.1 and 5.1
We all know that pie goes stale which means it’s good news for Nokia 3.1 and 5.1 owners because the Android 10 update is finally rolling out to the two affordable handsets after originally being slated to be upgraded back in Q2 of 2020. As announced on Twitter by Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer […]
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[Updated: Now rolling out in the US] Samsung’s Android 11-based One UI 3.0 public beta for the Galaxy S20 Series is live
Galaxy S20 owners in South Korea woke up to a tasty treat this morning in the form of the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta program that has just gone live in the region. After a closed beta aimed at helping developers prepare their apps for the new version of Samsung’s One UI, the public […]
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Dark mode is finally rolling out to Google Chat
There is good news for G Suite users who communicate with team members via the Chat app in the form of the addition of dark mode to save your eyes from the blinding white light known as Google’s Material Design. Dark mode for the Chat app will roll out in the next fifteen days to […]
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Android 10 is finally rolling out to the Moto G7 Play*
Having been marooned on Android 9 Pie since the handset launched in early 2019, it looks like the day has finally come* where Moto G7 Play owners will see their phones get the Android 10 update. The use of an asterisk should warn you of the caveat to come, namely that Motorola is currently only […]
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OxygenOS update begins rolling out to the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro in select countries
It’s time for another slight upgrade for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The latest version of OxygenOS is beginning to roll out to the latest high-end OnePlus phones with a few new features and enhancements. We’ll go over what’s new and when you can expect it on your phone. OnePlus 8 Pro OxygenOS […]
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Facebook’s redesigned website finally starts rolling out to everyone
After the better part of a year, Facebook has started rolling out its redesigned desktop website to all of its users. The company announced today it plans to complete the rollout over the "next few weeks." Moving forward, "The New Facebook" will be t…
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WhatsApp rolling out eight-way video calls
After years of capping video calls at only four participants, Facebook has finally deemed this socially-isolating time as a sign to upgrade video call sizes. A fact I found extremely limiting when I recently began using Facebook-owned WhatsApp to stay in touch with family while (briefly) overseas was the limit to only three other people […]
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Facebook’s Dark Mode rolling out now
Here’s some good news during the current Coronavirus-driven global pandemic: Facebook is finally rolling out its Dark Mode user interface for users across the globe. To start out, this is going to be for the desktop only. If you get the update (being pushed out server-side), you’ll get a prompt asking you if you’d like […]
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Stable EMUI 10 is now rolling out to Huawei’s P30 and Mate 30 series via OTA
After showing a roadmap of when it would begin rolling out beta versions of its Android 10-based EMUI 10 to a range of handsets, Huawei has begun rolling out stable builds of the new software to its P30 and Mate 20 series of smartphones. Those with global versions of the P30 and Mate 20 series […]
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Latest Android 10 beta (with January 2020 security patch) is rolling out to Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+
Samsung managed to pip Google to rolling out the December security patch a few weeks ago and now it’s included the January 2020 patch in the third Android 10/One UI 2.0 beta that is rolling out to the Galaxy S9 and S9+. Besides next month’s security patch, the update also includes a number of bugfixes. […]
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Android 10 is now rolling out to the Nokia 7.1
When it comes to software updates some brands such as OnePlus, Samsung, and even Huawei are diligently pushing out Android 10 betas and stable OTAs, and then we have the flip side of the coin that borders on the ridiculous such as Android Pie having only recently begun rolling out to the HTC U11 on […]
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Android 10 finally rolling out to Nokia 9 PureView
Android 10 is finally making its way to Nokia 9 PureView owners everywhere. If you haven’t gotten the update yet, you should get the notification soon, or you can try and trigger the update manually. Android 10 brings many of Android’s most anticipated features to the Nokia 9 PureView — you get access to things […]
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Samsung does it again with December security update rolling out before Google
Samsung has been acing their security update support in recent years and they’ve now begun rolling out the new December security update to some phones before even Google, again. Samsung has been steadily improving their update game over the last few years, with the delay between Google’s releases and Samsung’s updates shrinking from over half […]
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Nokia welcomes Android 10 (Go Edition) – updates to begin rolling out from Q1 2020
Just a day after Google announced the Android 10 (Go Edition) that brings a slew of improvements for entry-level devices, Nokia has stated that it will begin updating its Nokia Go handsets starting Q1 2020. Nokia’s statement of intent shouldn’t come as much surprise considering that it’s garnered quite the reputation for timeous updates to […]
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New whiteout Play Store with bottom tabs rolling out
The latest of Google’s UI refreshes has yielded a whiteout for the Google Play Store to likely receive a dark mode soon, a bottom tab bar, and a few small tweaks. Well, the newest UI refresh for one of Google’s apps is here, and as with all of them it has made a Google app […]
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One UI begins rolling out to the Samsung’s Galaxy S9/S9+ on Verizon
It’s pretty rare that we ever see Verizon deploy Android updates before other carriers, but it looks like they’ve worked with Samsung to give the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ a timely experience with the latest One UI updates. Both of those devices are reportedly receiving OTA updates from the carrier right now. This […]
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Twitter starts rolling out simplified web interface to some users
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Wear OS 2.3 begins rolling out via OTA
Besides a re-branding from Android Wear, 2018 saw Wear OS receive some much-needed attention from Google with a couple of updates and a slightly newer processor (Snapdragon Wear 3100) for the wearable platform. Now, it seems that Wear OS v2.3 is in the process of rolling out via OTA. According to DroidLife, the Montblanc Summit 2, Fossil Sport, and some TicWatch smartwatches […]
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Google begins rolling out spam protection for Messages
Google has been rumored to deploy spam protection in Android’s default Messages app for some time now, and it looks like that feature is finally going live, at least for some users. Not everyone has it yet, but with so many people starting to see it pop up it shouldn’t take too long before it’s […]
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Facebook starts rolling out Messenger’s ‘unsend’ feature
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Google’s digital wellbeing tools for YouTube are finally rolling out
Back at Google I/O this year, Google announced some digital wellbeing tools for YouTube and Android. Now that Android 9 Pie is official we have access to some of those system-wide tools, but the YouTube update has been elusive all year. It’s finally starting to roll out, though, so you’ll soon be able to keep […]
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