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The real problem is that people don’t find Alexa useful in the long run. Most users discover half of all the features they will ever use within three hours of activating the device. And in about two weeks, they have already lost interest in engaging with the digital assistant. They only use the device for basic tasks such as playing music or setting timers. While Alexa is capable of doing much more than that, users simply don’t find it that useful....

According to the company, the 2022 Fire 7 tablet features a quad-core processor that is “30 percent faster” than the 2019 model. The latter ran on a 1.3GHz quad-core CPU. The updated tablet also gets double the RAM — 2GB over 1GB. These improvements should allow for faster loading of apps and web pages. The new tablet is now available for pre-order from the company’s website. It costs $59.99 for the 16GB storage variant with lockscreen ads....

Notably, according to The Verge, the feature is currently available only on the iOS app. However, there is hope this feature would also make its way for Android users in the near future. The Share Clip button will show up alongside the rest of your controls Tapping on this “Share Clip” button will create a 30-second video clip. It will also allow you to tweak the video so that you have the exact part of the show you wish to share....

Android 12 is now rolling out to some Xperia 10 III & Xperia Pro-I models In the case of the Xperia 10 III, the Android 12 update is currently rolling out in parts of Europe. The build number in question is 62.1.A.0.533, and the update comes with the February 2022 Android security patch. When it comes to the Xperia Pro-I, the update is rolling out in Japan only. We’re looking at the Japanese model here, the XQ-BE42....

Codenamed “monet,” this wallpaper-based theming engine will be exclusive to Google’s Pixel phones. Meaning the company will not include it in open-source Android (AOSP). However, a recent XDA report suggests that could change down the line. Material You’s Dynamic Color feature could be available to other Android OEMs with Android 12-sv2, which will be a point update accompanied by an API level bump. It could roll out as Android 12....

Thanks to some digging around by the folks at 9to5Google, we’re now discovering a rehash of the stock screenshot interface for the clipboard. So whenever a Pixel user copies text or an image on Android 13 Beta 1, it automatically opens up quick actions at the bottom left of the screen. This is reminiscent of the screenshot editor tool on Pixel devices. If the copied text includes a link, it offers a quick action for launching Chrome or the phone’s default browser....

Users can access the new search experience from the homescreen search bar on Pixels, or the app drawer, which is accessible by swiping up on the screen. Android Police points out that the homescreen search bar previously opened up a Google Search box. However, the new update blends this aspect with the default launcher. It even includes the Material You design which aligns UI colors with the wallpaper. Accessing either search field shows a row of app icons based on their usage....

This revelation comes courtesy of Esper.io (via XDA), highlighting Google’s keenness to enhance the Android experience for PCs and tablets. The screenshot below illustrates the PC experience on Android 13 DP2 and is eerily reminiscent of Android 3.0 Honeycomb and later iterations. Interestingly, this version also offers a status bar on top of the screen where users can access the quick settings and notifications panel in the conventional fashion....

Android 13 is the latest version of Android that was just released by the company. However, Google is always one step ahead, and it’s not developing Android 14. Each version of Android brings its own requirements, and Android 14 is reportedly focused on AV1 codec and 64-bit-only apps. Satellite connectivity was already confirmed for the OS. According to Android Police (via Mishaal Rahman), the AV1 codec support is codified in the Android Open Source Project Gerrit....

In many ways, Zoom classes have simplified many learning aspects, but they also complicated them. The fact that scholastic performance is plummeting across the world does throw some shade across distance learning as a method. Regardless, the situation is what it is. The pandemic isn’t going anywhere at least for the foreseeable future. In addition, new variants threaten to prolong this new state of affairs indefinitely. Each student is different The needs of a college student are different from those of a simple primary school pupil....

What’s in the poll for Google I/O 2022 from Android? The question posed is fairly straightforward. Android asks users to vote for which topic they’re most excited to hear about at the event. There are four options to choose from. Three of those, Security, Messaging, and Cross-Device, pertain to updates. The fourth option is “New Partnerships.” In terms of the winning topic, as of this writing, that’s Cross-Device Updates, which holds 36....

The report claims that seven out of 10 phones in the market today run Android, while around two of them are running iOS. The rest run on a little-known or obscure mobile operating system. According to the report compiled by StockApps.com, despite Android’s seeming hold on the market, its dominance has been waning over the past few years. For example, Android had a global market share of 77.32% in July 2018....

Much like with phones, there are a lot of Android TV devices that are still waiting on Android TV 12, so it’s weird to be talking about Android TV 13. Regardless, Google has been hard at work developing the new update for the platform. Along with these features, there’s also going to be a new low power standby mode coming to the platform. There are some new features coming to Android TV 13 Right now, several video platforms offer picture-in-picture mode....

Apex Legends has been butting heads with the likes of PUBg and Fortnite since it launched. It has its own flair and gameplay style, so it was able to steal its own slice of the gaming market. Now, Apex Legends Mobile will launch on May 17th Both Fortnite and PUBg have made their foray into the mobile market, and that just left Apex Legends. It’s a little behind the curve, but better late than never....

The new SMR (security maintenance release) for the Galaxy S21 series on AT&T and T-Mobile is rolling out with firmware version G99xUSQU4AUGQ. As per T-Mobile’s official changelog (via Android Police), this update contains some “additional improvements” apart from this month’s vulnerability fixes. The company, unfortunately, doesn’t go into detail about what exactly has been improved. Perhaps it’s referring to those minor optimizations that most software updates contain. Nonetheless, there’s plenty to talk about when it comes to vulnerability fixes though....

The OnePlus 10 Pro’s 5G situation in the US is interesting T-Mobile is the only US carrier that sells the phone, so you’d expect it to offer great 5G support. Well, it does. The OnePlus 10 Pro will work on low-band and mid-band 5G, if you have a T-Mobile SIM inside. T-Mobile’s mid-band is the carrier’s strong point, so those are great news. What about Verizon? Well, according to CNET, the company is still working to certify the OnePlus 10 Pro to work on low and mid-band 5G....

This particular TV has Dolby Vision IQ, as well as Dolby Atmos, giving you a great looking picture and audio experience. There’s also hands-free Alexa included here. This comes with the Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote, so you can press and Ask Alexa to do things for you, and control the entire TV with just one controller. With Fire TV built-in, you can also control your smart home products here....

So in this post, we’ll be rounding up the very best streaming deals for 2022. Editor’s Note: This post will be updated daily with new deals, and removing old ones. So make sure to bookmark this post for the best Black Friday deals. Best Black Friday 2022 Streaming deals Hulu is bringing back its popular streaming deal this year, for everyone. So you can get Hulu with ads for just $1....

So we’re here to round up the best cases for your Google Pixel 7. If you’re looking for the best Pixel 7 Pro cases, we’ve rounded those up here. Best Google Pixel 7 Cases In this list, you’ll find a lot of options from Spigen, that’s because Spigen is a new “Made By Google” partner here, and offers almost 10 cases for the Pixel 7. Which is rather impressive. But there are also cases from Caseology, Ringke and Google in this list....

Google’s Pixel 7 is largely the same as the Pixel 6. It’s a tad bit smaller, coming in with a 6.3-inch FHD+ 90Hz display. It does also have the new Tensor Chip inside (this is the second generation one), with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is also a 256GB model. It’s powered by a pretty large 4700mAh capacity battery inside. So it’s a pretty solid smartphone for just $600....