Google Calendar for iPhone adds lockscreen widgets
Google has updated its Calendar app on the iPhone and iPad with a trio of convenient lockscreen widgets.
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Apple might be supporting RCS on the iPhone to comply with Chinese regulation
Apple unexpectedly announced a few months ago that iOS would support the Rich Communications Services (RCS) Universal Profile in 2024. While this will improve the Android-iOS messaging experience, the driving force behind RCS on the iPhone might be new rules that regulators in China are implementing.
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In response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple announced last week that it would allow “alternative” browser engines on the iPhone in Europe. Google’s head of Chrome today shared their thoughts on the upcoming iPhone browser engine change.
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Cloud gaming apps are finally allowed on the iOS App Store (just a year too late for Stadia)
The appeal of cloud gaming has always been the ability to run extremely high-quality games without needing the hardware to back it up. But, the tough part of getting people to use it has always been distribution, and one particular headache was the iOS App Store, which barred cloud gaming services for ridiculous reasons. Now, though, Apple is finally changing that.
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Strava’s personalized Year in Sport now available on iOS and Android
Strava, a leading digital community for athletes with over 120 million members, is doing The Spotify and allowing members to show off their personalized Year in Sport. Head below for more details.
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Strava adds Messaging on iOS and Android, and it’s free
Strava, the popular social networking app for athletes and a leading digital community, today released its newest feature in the latest update – Messaging. Messaging allows Strava members to connect with one another and motivate each other in ways that they couldn’t before today. Head below the fold for more details on Strava’s Messaging feature.
Read MoreGoogle will work with Apple on implementing RCS on iPhone
Following the news that Apple is adding RCS support to the iPhone, Google is out with a statement this afternoon.
Expand Expanding CloseApple gets the message, RCS coming to iPhone in 2024 with same Universal Profile as Android
Apple announced (via 9to5Mac) today that it’s adding RCS support to the iPhone in a great boost to Android-iOS messaging.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome Sync being replaced on iOS with simpler Google Account sign in
Google is simplifying the process of setting up its browser on iOS by getting rid of Chrome Sync.
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For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Google is rolling out a trio of new features in its iOS and Android apps, like the ability to Autofill passwords. This follows the prompt to set-up passkeys for your Google Account that was announced earlier this week.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to use Google’s Emoji Kitchen on any device – Android, iPhone, and desktop
Google’s Emoji Kitchen has recently expanded, allowing users on just about any device – iPhone, Android, Windows, macOS, and other devices or computers – access weird and unnatural emoji combinations that invoke pure joy.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to get Google Messages and iMessage in the same app with Beeper
Beeper funnels all of your favorite messaging services – including Google Messages and iMessage – into one place, allowing you to communicate with anyone and mediate notifications from different apps. This guide will show you how to add iMessage and Google Messages to Beeper.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome is getting a bottom-mounted address bar, but only on iPhone [Gallery]
Google Chrome is preparing to launch a bottom-mounted address bar on iPhone.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV is partially broken on iOS and iPad with buffering issues, fix coming
If you’re experiencing issues with YouTube TV or live content on YouTube through an Apple device, you’re not alone, as Google has confirmed an ongoing issue with YouTube TV on iOS devices (both iPhone and iPad).
Expand Expanding CloseChrome for iOS adding mini Google Maps and integrating Calendar, Translate
Google is updating Chrome on iOS to better integrate with Calendar, Translate, and Lens, with a mini Google Maps experience being particularly interesting.
Expand Expanding CloseMatter support is now available in the Google Home app on iOS
Matter hasn’t made quite the splash many were hoping, but the smart home standard is making its way to more and more devices. Now, Matter support is live in the Google Home app for iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Premium adding iOS SharePlay support, mobile Queue, 1080p enhanced bitrate, and more
For years, YouTube Premium has centered around removing ads, background playback (Picture-in-Picture), and offline downloads. YouTube is now expanding what perks are offered with a Premium subscription.
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Google Fi makes 5G on iPhone official
Following the launch of iOS 16.4 on Monday, Google Fi today officially announced that 5G service is now available on the iPhone.
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Fitbit cuts off older iPhones by raising minimum required iOS version
If you’ve been using a Fitbit device with an older iPhone, you might be in need of an upgrade, as the fitness tracking suite now requires at least iOS 15.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Translate for iPhone gets Material You redesign, Lock Screen widgets
Following last month’s announcement, Google Translate for iPhone has received a Material You redesign.
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Google Search iOS app gets simplified bottom bar, downgrades Collections
Google has rolled out a number of navigation-related tweaks to the Search app on iOS that aim to simplify the app, while deemphasizing Collections.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst look at Google Chrome’s Blink engine running on an iPhone
Google has begun the process of bringing Chrome’s full Blink browser engine to iOS against current App Store rules, and now we have our first look at the test browser in action.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Fi 5G appearing on iPhone with iOS 16.4 beta
An iPhone 12 or 13 on Google Fi is currently limited to 4G LTE data, but that might be changing as the iOS 16.4 beta appears to add support for 5G service.
Expand Expanding Close10 reasons iOS could be considered better than Android [Video]
After giving 10 reasons why we love Android over iOS, it’s only fair that we examine some things that Apple has nailed on the iPhone. With that in mind, here are 10 reasons that iOS could be considered better than Android.
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