New addition
You can now use Google Photos to search for text within your pictures
Google is adding a new capability to Google Photos to let users search for pictures by the text in them.
Apps
Music to my ears
Everything you need to know about Apple Music for Android!
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Not happy with Spotify or YouTube Music? Apple Music is available for Android, and it brings a lot to the table. Here's everything you need to know about it!
Touchdown
Get ready for Game Day with the best fantasy football apps for Android!
Get your NFL fantasy football draft sorted away with these excellent Android apps.
Sponsored
Today Weather adds auto light/dark themes — Save 50% today only!
Today Weather continues to impress its users by constantly updating the app's features. Not only does it offer a clean user interface with gorgeous featured photography, Today Weather also delivers a ton of customizable data that can all be accessed from one easy-to-read page. It is definitely one of our favorite weather apps for Android. It was even recognized as a Best App by Google in 2017, and it's only gotten better and more feature rich since then!
The full scoop
Breaking it down: G Suite vs. Office 365 for students
Here's the full scoop on G Suite and Office 365 and which one is the better choice for students.
Focus on the task at hand
Digital Wellbeing gets ‘Focus mode’ in latest update to keep you on task
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As part of the latest update for the Digital Wellbeing beta, the app now includes Focus mode — a feature that prevents you from using specified apps whenever it’s enabled.
The great white Google store
Brighter, whiter Google Play redesign rolls out after months of testing
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Google seems to redesign the Play Store every few months, and after nearly an entire summer of A/B testing and tweaks, the newest style has begun rolling out to all users. Bring shades — you'll need them.
This is great
YouTube Music is Waze's newest audio player partner
YouTube Music Premium subscribers can now listen to music on the road while safely driving from within the Waze app.
Mastering WhatsApp
How to back up and restore your WhatsApp messages with Google Drive
WhatsApp is the most popular chat app in the much of the world, so make sure to back up your messages when you change phones!
Android Everywhere
Samsung DeX app now available for Windows and Mac
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The Samsung DeX app is now available on Windows and Mac, allowing people to use their computer for their DeX experience.
Beginning of the end
Is this the beginning of the end for Google Play Music?
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The latest version of Google's Play Music app no longer allows users to gift a subscription.
New and Improved
Gmail AI-based spell check now available for G Suite customers
G Suite users will now see spelling and grammar suggestions in their draft emails in real-time.
Stay Intune
Microsoft Launcher beta gets support for Intune managed devices
A fresh update is available for the Microsoft Launcher beta on Android is now rolling out, adding support for Microsoft Intune Fully Managed Devices. The update also allows new app installs to automatically add icons to the home screen.
Have a Chat
Microsoft Launcher 5.7 rolls out with new Cortana conversation experience
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After a few weeks of beta testing, the version 5.7 of Microsoft Launcher is now rolling out for everyone. This update includes a new conversational experience for Cortana, along with UI tweaks for the feed tab, and more.
easy reading
Microsoft Edge beta on Android now supports Read Aloud feature
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The beta version of Microsoft Edge for Android now supports reading webpages out loud, increasing accessibility and bringing users another way to consume the web.
Lite is good
Google Go is now available on the Play Store for everyone
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After being available in select countries since 2017, Google Go is now getting a global expansion with wide availability on the Play Store.
Family Friendly
Spotify Family plan updated with parental controls and shared playlists
Spotify’s updated Family plan gives parents control over the Explicit Content Filter and offers a personalized playlist packed with songs that the whole family can enjoy.
better for safety
Google now takes three days to approve new Play Store apps
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Google has started taking at least three days to approve new apps before they go live on the Play Store to protect users.
Video calling made easy
Google Duo: What is it and how does it work?
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Google Duo is three years old, and in that time, it has become one of the most feature-rich video calling services available in the market. Here's everything you need to know about Google's video calling service.
SMS made easy
Microsoft made the perfect Android messaging app, and it's now in the U.S.
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Microsoft SMS Organizer leverages machine learning to automatically sort messages based on context, and it has a dark theme.