Security
All the August 2021 Android security patch details you need
The August 2021 security patch has arrived! Here's what to keep an eye out for.
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Jerry Hildenbrand
Jerry is an amateur woodworker and struggling shade tree mechanic. There's nothing he can't take apart, but many things he can't reassemble. You'll find him writing and speaking his loud opinion on Android Central and occasionally on Twitter.
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How it works
Google Tensor debuts on the Pixel 6 as Google's first in-house chipset
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There's a new smartphone chip in town and it's called the Google Tensor. It's been designed from the top down with a focus on machine learning, AI, and computational photography.
Android & Chill
Cloud-based Windows is cool but don't forget about Parallels for Chrome
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There are several solutions for the enterprise to get Windows programs running on Chromebooks. There are also several reasons why one might work better than others. In the end, though, it's all about money.
Alexa find my keys
It's easy to find your Tile tracker devices using Amazon Sidewalk
Connecting your Tile trackers to Amazon's Sidewalk network isn't difficult, but it isn't very intuitive, either. Once you know which buttons to tap and where they are hidden, you're all set.
Getting started with Pi
From the novice to the experienced, these are the best Raspberry Pi kits
Raspberry Pi is a great way to get into the world of do-it-yourself electronics, and you can start with one of these kits. There are kits for all experience levels and price-ranges, starting with something like the Raspberry Pi Zero W and going all the way up to the Raspberry Pi 4.
Android & Chill
Epic is right when it says Google has no incentive to woo iOS users away
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Epic's lawyers aren't afraid of hyperbole, but they are 100% right when saying that Google and Apple are tied together. There really is no need to get iPhone users to switch to Android for Google to make mountains of money.
At the desk
Wondering if you should buy a Chromebox this year? We'll help you decide.
New Chromeboxes are coming for 2021 and beyond. But what's out there right now makes for a great purchase, too.
Android & Chill
OnePlus knew better and did the dumb thing anyway
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OnePlus is the Android enthusiast brand. So why did it think nobody would notice that it was trashing our favorite apps?
For insiders only
The Snapdragon Insiders phone is cool but probably isn't right for you
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Are you a Qualcomm developer or a superfan? If so, Qualcomm has just what you are looking for in the Smartphone for Snapdragon insiders. Otherwise, I'd argue you should look elsewhere for your dream Android phone.
How it works
Intel Bridge: What it is and how it gets Android apps working on Windows 11
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Yo dawg, Intel heard you like compiling and it wants to recompile your compilations. Or something like that. The good news is that it actually makes sense.
A better Android
The road to better Android games will leave some phones behind — that's OK
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Your phone might not be powerful enough to play XCOM2 once it launches for Android. In the long-term, that's a good thing, though. Here's why we think so.
Android & Chill
The new Wear OS needs to leave the old watches behind
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Nobody likes the idea of old watches not getting updated, but that's what's needed to fix the platform for everyone.
The missing link
Windows 11 can run Android apps but something is still missing
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One big thing is missing when it comes to Android apps on Windows 11 — that old Google magic. The Amazon Appstore can only get you so far.
Should you opt in or out?
Before you opt out of Amazon Sidewalk, here are a few tips you should know
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Your relationship with every tech company should be give-and-take. With Sidewalk, you might get as much back as you're putting in.
MOAR STORAGE
Make sure you have plenty of storage to go with your Chromebox
Why try to get by with only 16GB of storage when adding more is as easy as plugging it in? Here are some of the best external hard drives and SSDs for Chromebox.
Nest Family
The Nest Learning Thermostat beats the Nest E in looks but loses in price
The differences between the Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest E aren't as large as you'd expect. Both run off the same software and have the same potential to reduce your energy bill. So which you choose will mostly depend on how noticeable you want your thermostat to look on your wall or whether or not your HVAC is compatible with one or both.
No more wires here
Are you wondering which Android phones have wireless charging?
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Wireless charging has been around for a bit, but it's still a relatively exclusive club of phones that have it. Here's their membership list. The list has grown over the years, but you may be surprised that the number has not exactly grown exponentially.
Digital Afterlife
How to prepare your Google account for when you pass away
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Your loved ones have enough to worry about when you shuffle off this mortal coil. Preparing your Google account is easy and something we all need to do.
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Rock out with the Marshall Kilburn II Bluetooth speaker this Prime Day!
The Marshall Kilburn II Bluetooth speaker fills any room with sound, and you can save 42% on one this Prime Day. This deal rocks!
Here and there
Why making WhatsApp multi-device is such a hard problem to solve
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WhatsApp did a great job cutting off expensive SMS plans for much of the world. Now that we want more from the app, some extra work has to go into what makes the service itself tick. That's never easy or fast.