Peloton app may soon let you form teams with friends and family
The latest update to the Peloton app includes preparations to let members form teams with their friends and family members.
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Kyle Bradshaw joined 9to5Google in 2018 with a special interest in Google’s Fuchsia OS, rooted in his experience of being the first to offer a visual preview of the revolutionary design of the in-development operating system. Since then, his attentions have broadened to include the secrets hidden within other areas of Google’s public codebases.
By reading the public Fuchsia OS code, Kyle was able to prove the existence of the Nest Mini and the Nest Hub Max months ahead of their respective announcements. With evidence from Chromium, he reported on Google’s since-cancelled efforts to create an offshoot of Android designed for “touchless” feature phones.
In 2018, Kyle reported on three distinct Made by Google Chromebooks in development, the Pixel Slate, the Pixelbook Go — a full year before its release — and “Meowth,” the original version of the Pixel Slate that was cancelled due to Intel’s delays that year. For Chrome OS itself, Kyle was the first to demonstrate the upcoming light theme redesign in action.
Looking at the early evidence of the Pixel 5’s specs, Kyle accurately predicted in February 2020 that the Pixel 5 might not be a traditional “flagship” phone. In 2021, he reported that Google’s next headset would be the “Pixel Buds A”.
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Exclusive: Peloton preps graphic adventure games for Tread and Bike [Gallery]
Following the success of Lanebreak, Peloton is preparing to launch a few more games for its Tread and Bike devices and these are unlike anything you could imagine for exercise equipment.
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Google’s Project IDX brings Android and iOS simulators to the browser
Project IDX, Google’s all-in-one web-based, AI-enhanced app development suite, is delivering on some of its early promises. Among other improvements, developers can now access a full iOS simulator and Android emulator directly from the browser, enabling iOS development without a Mac.
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Instagram and Facebook Messenger chats are being disconnected this month
Meta is beginning the process of disconnecting the ability to have “cross-app chats” with your Instagram contacts via Facebook Messenger and vice-versa.
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Google’s AI-powered code editor enables Android, iOS, and web dev online
Google has taken the wraps off of “Project IDX,” which will provide everything you need for development – including Android and iOS emulators – enhance it with AI, and deliver it to your web browser.
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Upcoming Reddit changes may spell the end of free third-party apps
Reddit has begun having discussions with app developers on a change that would likely spell the end of free third-party Reddit apps, shifting toward a paid subscription model.
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First 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.
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Google begins effort to run Chrome’s Blink engine on iOS in place of Apple’s WebKit
A new experimental effort in Chrome aims to run the proper Blink engine on iOS instead of Apple’s required WebKit engine.
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Review: Gamevice Flex is the definitive mobile and cloud gaming controller
The Gamevice Flex rises above its own gimmicky design to become the must-have controller for mobile and cloud gamers alike.
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Google Stadia is shutting down in January, all purchases will be refunded
After nearly three years of operation, Google is shutting down its game streaming service Stadia, effective January 2023.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Gamevice Flex brings the comforts of gaming to almost any phone in almost any case
We’ve been given an exclusive first look at the Gamevice Flex, an upcoming gaming controller for iOS and Android that aims to fit nearly every phone while keeping your protective case on.
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Pixel Buds Pro vs AirPods Pro: Comparing Apples to Googles
Google’s latest earbuds, the Pixel Buds Pro, are well positioned to be a strong competitor to Apple’s AirPods Pro, especially for Android owners. But which set will take the crown as the better noise canceling earbuds? Let’s break it down.
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Twitter preps ‘Search Subscribe’ notifications for new tweets matching a search term
In the latest pre-release version of the mobile app, Twitter is preparing a way to get notifications about new tweets that match a particular search term.
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We spent some time with the latest controller from Gamevice, which turns an iPad into a supremely comfortable portable gaming machine.
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Here’s Google’s new ‘Switch to Android’ app for iPhones [Update: All Android 12 phones]
Google is preparing to launch a brand new way to move from Apple’s iPhones to an Android device. Here’s your first look at Google’s “Switch to Android” app running on an iPhone.
Update: Google’s Switch to Android app now supports all Android 12 devices, not just Pixels.
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Spotify letting customers ‘test drive’ overhauled Car Mode
Four months after being “retired,” Spotify is letting customers test out a completely overhauled automotive interface called Car Mode.
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Official ‘Switch to Android’ iOS app may import your iCloud data to Google Photos
Google’s upcoming “Switch to Android” app for iOS may be able to import data from your iCloud directly into Google Photos.
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Verizon’s Visible outage leaves customers unable to send text messages [Update: Fixed]
It’s not just you: Verizon’s Visible MVNO is currently experiencing an outage that is preventing customers from sending text messages.
Update: Visible’s SMS service has been restored.
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Google Messages may soon show iMessage reactions as emoji [Update: Rolling out]
The latest update to Google Messages prepares for a new way to handle the annoying iMessage reaction messages often seen in mixed group chats.
Update: This feature has already begun rolling out for some, allowing us to see it in action.
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Stadia brings its ‘direct touch’ controls to iOS devices
Earlier this year, Stadia debuted a new method of playing cloud games on Android by passing your touchscreen presses through to the game. Now this “direct touch” control scheme is coming to Stadia’s iOS app.
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WhatsApp will soon be able to transfer messages between iPhone and Android [Update: rolling out]
WhatsApp made an appearance during Samsung’s Unpacked event, revealing that it would soon be possible to transfer messages between iOS and Android devices, starting with Samsung Galaxy phones.
Update: The ability to transfer messages has begun to roll out with the latest beta updates to WhatsApp.
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Google developing ‘Switch to Android’ app for iOS to copy data and apps from your iPhone
Google is developing a new iOS app called “Switch to Android,” which should be able to copy the most important data from your iPhone and bring over your apps.
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Android’s ‘Data Restore Tool’ readies transferring WhatsApp chats from iOS
Google’s Data Transfer Tool, the standard tool for copying files from one Android to another or from iOS to Android, is preparing to offer a way to copy your WhatsApp chats from your iPhone.
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Apple Music for Android 3.6 prepares for lossless audio streaming
Earlier this month, our colleagues at 9to5Mac reported that Apple Music would be gaining “HiFi” streaming options, possibly with iOS 14.6. Today, we find that the Apple Music app for Android is also working toward lossless audio streaming.
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