New standards
Every country and carrier that supports Google RCS
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RCS is going to modernize Android's Messaging app, here are all the countries and carriers currently supported.
Catch the unveiling of the Huawei Mate40 series
Apps
touchy feely grabby
Every game with touch controls on Xbox Game Pass (xCloud) for Android
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Microsoft is offering over 150 games through cloud streaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. While all can be played with controllers, only a handful right now support touch controls.
Beginning of the end
Google finally starts pulling the plug on Play Music
Google has started shutting down its Play Music service for users around the world. The service is expected to be completely shut down by the end of the year.
Express yourself through emoji
Here's how to make your very own custom emoji with Google Gboard
Google's very own Gboard keyboard is one of the best input methods for your Android phone and has tons of great GIFS and fun emoji to play with. Now it's added even more ways to customize emoji and create unique mashups, and we're going to show you how to have a little fun with this feature.
Now Available
OnePlus Store app launches on the Play Store for users in India
OnePlus has launched the 'OnePlus Store' app in India to provide a seamless shopping experience to users in the country. The app can now be downloaded from the Play Store.
Tweet away!
Twitter brings its new share menu to Android, a month after iOS release
Twitter says it's begun testing its new share menu on Android, more than two months after it started testing it on iOS and nearly a month after its release on Apple's mobile OS.
Qui-bye!
Just six months old, Quibi is already shutting down
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The mobile-oriented streaming platform is shutting its doors just six months after its launch, owing to poor viewership and difficult legal battles.
Our bad
Spotify clears up Wear OS offline playback miscommunication
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Wear OS users wanted to know why Spotify didn't support offline playback on their devices. A community manager's response just added more confusion.
#Vote
Twitter will make it harder to retweet before the U.S. election
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Twitter's new change will encourage users to quote tweet rather than retweet in an effort to encourage more thoughtful commentary before the U.S. Election.
At long last
You can now play Spotify podcasts on your Google Assistant devices
You can now play and control Spotify podcasts on your smart speakers using the Google Assistant. The functionality is now rolling out globally.
Better together
Google brings Gmail and Google Drive closer together with a new update
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Google will now let you grant requests for access to Drive files straight from your email with its use of dynamic emails. Previously, you could only action on such requests after being redirected to Google Drive.
More options
Google Photos now lets you order same-day prints from Walgreens
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Google Photos has announced a new premium print series, which will be offered to users in the U.S. starting later this month. It is also now possible to order same-day prints from Walgreens.
Trickling down
Older Pixels can now use Google's new excellent Portrait Light features
Google has rolled out Portrait Light to older Pixel phones via an update delivered to the Photos app. The tool debuted with the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G, though Google promised to bring it to older phones shortly after.
Times are changing
Have you given up on third-party launchers?
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Third-party launchers are fantastic for customizing your Android phone, but in late 2020, are their days numbered? Here's what some of our AC forum members think.
(Hopefully) coming soon
WhatsApp Web could soon gain support for voice and video calls
WhatsApp is working on adding support for voice and video calls to its desktop/web client. The feature is expected to begin rolling out "soon."
Play the Store
These are the best apps for your Android device — period
It can be difficult to find the "right" app when surfing the Play Store simply due to the sheer number of options available. Regardless of what type of app you're looking for, there's an app that can help make your life easier.
Error Error Error
Keep seeing Error 83 on Disney+? Here's why and how to fix it
Disney+ is quite popular, and unfortunately, popular services tend to wreak havoc on company servers. Error 83 can pop up for a few reasons, and here's how to deal with them all.
Smart(er) Displays!
Google brings a fresh coat of paint and new features to its smart displays
With smart speakers and displays making their way to more and more homes, Google has decided to give its gadgets some new features and a bit of a facelift.
another ban
Pakistan reverses ban on TikTok after concessions
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TikTok is no longer banned in Pakistan over the nature of its user-generated content. The country's Telecommunication Authority had found it "indecent" but concessions from the company had won it over.
Rock the vote
Tired of those election reminder banners? Here's how to turn them off.
Voting is important, as is reminding others to vote. But if you've already voted and are tired of the Facebook reminders, here's how to turn that setting off.