How to see which apps are running from Quick Settings in Android 13

You can see which apps are running from Quick Settings in Android 13 with two simple swipes.
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Does the Pixel Watch have an Sp02 sensor?

The Google Pixel Watch has many known health and wellness features, but what about Sp02 tracking?
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Best Google Pixel 6 Pro cases 2022

Google Pixel 6 Pro is a top-of-the-line Android smartphone that comes with a plethora of advanced features. However, just like most flagships, this one is also quite fragile. So if you plan on buying one, we also suggest getting one (or more!) of the best Pixel 6 Pro cases to go along with your new smartphone.
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How Android protects you from scams and phishing attacks

Cybercriminals are targeting smartphones and tablets more than ever before. That’s because people are spending more time on their mobile devices, and they’re using them to send and store significant amounts of valuable data — like banking information, healthcare data and passwords. Cybercriminals are also targeting mobile devices because of their smaller screen sizes and frequent app and messaging notifications, which make it more difficult to verify if a sender is legitimate. These criminals are increasingly using phishing attacks, scams and malware to obtain sensitive financial information or account passwords. In fact, during the pandemic, phishing attacks grew by 600% and became the top infection method in 2021. Phishing attempts can come from a variety of sources like emails, text messages, voice calls and even third-party messaging apps. So it’s critical to have a layered security approach in place to defend from many angles. To help ensure we’re providing strong protection on Android, we hired a third-party security lab to evaluate our features and functionality that help protect you from scam and phishing attacks on your mobile devices. The report concluded that Android devices provide more features for scam and phishing protection than other mobile operating systems[15bb22]. For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, let’s take a closer look at these features and ways you can further protect your devices. Avoid spam, scam and phishing attempts Attackers often use text messages since they’re an easy channel to reach people. Messages by Google uses machine learning models to help proactively detect 1.5 billion spam, phishing and scam messages every month. It looks for known patterns and either diverts bad messages into the spam folder or warns you if it notices something suspicious. Messages by Google detects 1.5 billion spam, phishing and scams messages every month. Messages are analyzed with your privacy in mind, so they stay on your device and are never shared with anyone. You can, however, report a message to Google to help protect others. Gmail, the default email app on most Android phones, is also highly effective at flagging malicious messages, automatically blocking 99.9% of spam, phishing and malware. Attackers today aren’t just using text messages and emails to phish for data. We’ve seen a 5x increase in the number of attacks involving phone calls, where a criminal tries to impersonate your bank or IT department to get you to hand over your credentials. Phone by Google provides multiple security defenses to help protect against attacks like these — from built-in caller ID and spam protection to Call Screen. Get warned about bad links, downloads and apps Many phishing and scam attempts try to get you to visit a malicious page impersonating a legitimate-looking site to enter your credentials, steal your social security number or download malware. Safe Browsing on Android protects 3 billion devices globally and helps warn you about potentially risky sites, downloads and extensions. It offers broad protection throughout your Android experience — from browsing on Chrome and other browsers to connecting to the web through social media apps Safe Browsing helps defend you from dangerous websites and malicious files whether you're on a browser or an app. Even if you download an app outside of Google Play, Google Play Protect checks the installation and can warn you about a harmful or malicious app. Play Protect also scans all the apps on your device every day for harmful ones, even if you’re offline. Get notified about your Google account On Android phones running version 7.0 and up, you can use the built-in security key for additional protection. When you or someone else tries to sign into your Google account, you’ll get a notification on your phone asking to confirm that it’s you. And it’s always good to regularly do a Security Checkup, which you can access right from your device settings. It’ll provide personalized security tips for your account, remind you to keep your passwords up to date, and share what devices you’re currently signed in on and what apps have access to your data. Learn more about how you and your data are safer with Google on Android devices.
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Best fitness trackers 2022

There are a lot of fitness trackers out there, from regular ol' fitness trackers to full-fledged smartwatches. If you're trying to figure out which one to buy, we're here to help.
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Oculus Quest 2 128GB vs. 256GB: Which should you buy?

The Oculus Quest 2 has 128GB or 256GB of storage options, but is it worth paying more to get the extra storage? We're here to help you decide.
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How to take photos from your Google Pixel phone with your Pixel Watch

Whether taking a group photo that you want to be in or one of yourself in the perfect setting, using your Pixel Watch to snag a pic using your Pixel Phone is a snap.
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Best Fitbit 2022

Want a Fitbit but aren't sure which one is for you? Here's a guide to help make your decision a little easier.
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This weekend only: Best Buy deal gives you $200 when you buy a Pixel 7 Pro

Pick up the Google Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro this weekend and Best Buy will give you a free gift card, with as much as $200 up for grabs.
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The best Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 deals of October 2022

The Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro have landed, and we've got all of the best deals collected here.
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10 new reasons to love Messages by Google

We use messaging apps to feel connected, without the headache of needing to know what phone or network we’re on. That is why our focus with Messages by Google is to help you build connections. It’s also built around RCS, a modern messaging protocol that supports richer text features, higher resolution images and videos, and enables end-to-end encryption. With RCS, we can give everyone a secure and modern messaging experience. We continue to advocate for RCS across the industry so key players #GetTheMessage and make the experience better for everyone. As RCS adoption accelerates, we’re doing what’s possible to improve messaging between Android and iOS, like adding support for reactions. This builds on a suite of features that you already love, like an organized inbox that separates personal and business messages, the ability to share sharper videos and scheduled messages. And we’re doing even more. Here are 10 ways Messages is evolving with safer, smarter and more modern features. 1. Ever been in a chat where the conversation with friends is flowing and you’re catching up with tons of messages? Soon you’ll be able to respond to an individual message in a conversation when RCS is enabled, making it easier to respond to a specific message without breaking the flow. 2. Earlier this year, we started displaying emoji reactions from iPhone users on your Android phone. Now we’re taking a step further by letting you react to SMS texts from iPhone users with emoji as well. While RCS is the ultimate solution, we're doing what we can to help Android users have a way to consistently react to messages. 3. We’re making voice messages more accessible. Using machine learning, Voice Message Transcription auto-transcribes the message so you can access it with ease. Say you’re in a crowded space and get an audio message from a loved one: transcripts will let you “view” the audio like you would a traditional text message. In addition to Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, this feature is also available on Pixel 6, Pixel 6A, Pixel 6 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy Fold 4. * Phone showing the replies feature, where a user can respond to a specific message in an RCS conversation. Respond to an individual message in a conversation * Phone showing reactions, where users are reacting to messages with emoji. Add an emoji reaction to SMS texts * Phone showing the voice message transcription feature, where a user can view a voice message transcribed into text. View a voice messages transcribed into text 4. Reminders are now included directly in Messages to help you remember important moments without navigating across several apps on your phone. Remind yourself to call Mom on her birthday, or schedule that appointment during regular business hours. And if you save someone’s birthday or anniversary in your phone’s contacts app, you’ll get a gentle reminder about them when you open the Messages app. 5. You can now watch YouTube videos within Messages without ever leaving the app. So when someone sends you a YouTube link, you can quickly watch and respond without the hassle of switching back and forth. 6. If you are like me and always scrolling through messages endlessly to find the address that your friend sent you a while back, we got you covered. Messages will now intelligently suggest you “star” messages that contain texts like addresses, door codes and phone numbers to help you easily keep track and quickly find important conversations. * Phone showing the reminders feature, where a user is selecting a time to remind themselves to respond to a text message. The screen shows options for the user to select to set the reminder for one hour, later today, tomorrow, or “pick date and time. Set a reminder to respond to a message * Phone showing the YouTube picture in picture feature, where a user is watching a video of a taco dip recipe, while continuing their chat conversation Watch a YouTube video in a conversation * Phone showing a conversation where a star icon is showing on one of the messages Star a message and easily find it later 7. Sometimes texting is too slow and impersonal, so you need to get yourself on a video call. Messages will recognize texts like “Can you talk now?” and suggest a Meet call by showing an icon right next to the message. It will also suggest adding calendar events for messages like “Let’s meet at 6pm on Tuesday”, to help you stay on top of important events. 8. In some countries, we’re experimenting with a feature that lets you chat with businesses you found on Search and Maps directly through Messages, so all conversations appear in one place that’s searchable, private and secure. You can plan your next trip, score tickets to the big game and find deals from your favorite retailers — all without leaving the Messages app. 9. Messages work across your favorite devices, from your phone to Chromebook to your smartwatch. Try sending a message from your new Pixel Watch by asking Google Assistant. 10. Your messaging apps should work wherever you are—even in the air! That's why we partnered with United Airlines to offer messaging on United flights, when you have RCS turned on. It will be available on United WiFi for most carriers starting this fall, with broader support coming soon. A fresh new look We’re updating the Messages icon over the coming weeks to better reflect today's modern messaging experience and share the same look as many of Google's other products. It takes more than one side to have a conversation, and that’s reflected in the design, with overlapping messaging bubbles coming together as one. * Motion image showing bubbles turning into the new Messages icon New icon for Messages by Google * Image showing new icons for Contacts, Messages and Phone apps New icons for Contacts, Messages and Phone apps * Image showing icon adapted for Material You themes Icons are designed to adapt to Material You themes Our Phone and Contacts apps will also be updated with the same look and feel to signal their shared purpose: helping you communicate. Each is designed to adapt to Material You themes, so they can always match your personal style. And of course, we obsessed over every pixel to ensure these new icons are instantly recognizable as communication tools and accessible to everyone. There’s more to come as we continue to build new tools and features into the app — all with the safety and security of Google. Download the Messages app on Google Play today to give it a spin, and try out the new features that will begin rolling out in the coming weeks.
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Motorola Edge (2022) vs. Google Pixel 6a: Which is the best mid-range phone?

The Edge gives you a far-superior display and battery life, but it's hard to beat the Pixel 6a's price, performance, and cameras.
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Android 13 (Go edition): Easier to update and tailored just for you

When we introduced Android (Go edition) five years ago, we tailored our core mobile platform to power affordable phones with limited memory and storage. This need is just as pertinent today, with nearly 180 million people coming online in the last twelve months alone. As we announce the release of Android 13 (Go edition), we’re marking a milestone, too: there are now over 250 million monthly active devices powered by Android Go. To better serve this growing set of users, we focused on three critical qualities: reliability, usability and customization. Let’s walk through what’s new in this release. Get direct software updates Updating the software in a phone takes a lot of storage space, which most entry-level devices can’t afford to lose. With Android 13 (Go edition), we’re bringing Google Play System Updates to Go devices which helps ensure devices can regularly receive important software updates, outside of the major Android release. This will make the delivery of critical updates quick and simple without compromising storage availability on the device. The result is a phone that stays up to date over time — and you don’t have to wait for the next release or a software push from your phone’s manufacturer to have the latest and greatest. Discover content just for you Android (Go edition) has built-in intelligence that helps you get more from your phone. This release brings you the Discover feature, letting you swipe right from your home screen to see a curated list of articles and other content. Tailor your phone’s look Everyone should be able to adjust their phone to fit their needs and to reflect their tastes. This new release brings Material You to Android Go for the first time, so you can customize your entire phone’s color scheme to coordinate with your wallpaper. When you set your wallpaper image, you’ll see four corresponding color schemes to choose from. Besides making for a beautiful home screen, the dynamic coloring really helps make your smartphone feel unique to you. In addition to the new features that are tailored to the needs of Go users, this update also brings some of key Android 13 features like Notification Permissions, App Language Preferences and more. Our goal with this release is to support more possibilities for the millions of current and future owners of an Android Go device. Look out for new devices launching with Android 13 (Go edition) in 2023.
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New features to help keep kids and families safer and entertained with tech

We’ve dedicated the last several years to creating products and services that have families in mind. Our goal is to allow kids of all ages to explore the best of what technology has to offer, in a safer way. We respect that each family’s relationship with technology is unique, so we want to give parents the tools and flexibility they need to find the right balance for their families — while also delivering more age-appropriate experiences. Today, we're updating Family Link and Google TV with experiences for parents and kids alike, to help families build healthy, positive digital habits together. Family Link’s new look and features Over the last five years, the Family Link app on Android and iOS have been helping families stay safer online. Whether it’s with your child’s first Android phone or exploring content on YouTube and Google TV, we’ve provided parents with the tools to set screen time limits and guide children to age-appropriate content. Based on parents’ feedback, we redesigned Family Link to bring our tools to the forefront and make them easier to use. Across the Controls, Location and Highlights tabs, you’ll find new experiences like “Today Only” screen time limits, alerts for when your children arrive and leave a location and recommended content from trusted partners around online safety. For easier access, parents and their children can also access Family Link online in a new web experience. Stay tuned for these changes to start rolling out today and complete over the next few weeks. More ways to explore content with Google TV Google TV is an entertainment experience made for the whole family and its kids profiles are easy to use for kids of all ages. With the addition of managed watchlists, Google-powered kids recommendations and supervised accounts on YouTube, Google TV’s kids profiles just got even more helpful. Bringing recommendations and watchlists to kids profiles makes it easier to find the perfect shows and movies. Kids can easily browse top entertainment from their approved apps, and you can build a “must watch” list just for them from their TV and mobile device. And for parents with older kids who are ready to move on from YouTube Kids, their tweens can now use a supervised Google Account to start exploring YouTube on their Google TV kids profile. These updates will also start rolling out today and complete over the next few weeks. Regardless of the brand or device, we believe you should be able to benefit from the same quality experiences. Whether it’s for entertainment on Google TV or to help guide your child’s online experience with Family Link, we hope you’ll check out and enjoy these new updates on your devices.
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Visible Buyer's Guide: Plans, Phones, and Deals

Using Verizon's massive 5G and LTE network, Visible is a great carrier for someone who needs a lot of data for less cash. Here's everything you need to know.
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The Pixel Watch isn't getting the credit that it deserves

Rumors of a Pixel Watch have been swirling for years, and now that it's here, I couldn't be happier.
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The Doogee S96 GT's night vision camera can capture images within 15 meters

Doogee has released a new rugged phone with a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset, a 6320mAh battery, and a night vision camera capable of capturing images up to 15 meters away.
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The Pixel Fold may use a Samsung display and side-mounted fingerprint sensor

Newly emerged details tell us what to expect from the upcoming Pixel Fold and Pixel tablet.
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Google Pixel 7 Pro owners report annoying screen behavior of their phones

Some users have complained about the inconsistent scrolling on their Google Pixel 7 Pro, though a system update might fix the issue.
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Google Pixel Watch vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: Which should you buy?

These are two of the best Android watches available today. But they're both great in very different ways, which should make it simple for you to choose one.
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Google previews new Play Store redesign aimed at large screens for 2023

Google is working on a new Play Store design for larger Android screens, including its next tablet.
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List of every game in PlayStation Plus Premium

Here's a list of every game in PlayStation Plus Premium so far, with more to come as more games are confirmed and added over time.
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POCO M5s review: Punching above its weight

The POCO M5s is one of the best-looking phones in its price range, with a stylish design that evokes a more premium feel.
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Fossil says Wear OS 3 update is coming very soon to Gen 6 smartwatches

In the wake of its latest smartwatch launch, Fossil says it's readying the Wear OS 3 update for its line of Gen 6 smartwatches.
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Secure your home for less with these fantastic Ring home security deals on Prime Day

Amazon is still rolling out crazy good deals on Ring smart home devices, and it even has some bundles, so you can keep your home secure for less.
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OnePlus 11R leak suggests it will get this year's best Qualcomm processor

OnePlus' next upper mid-range phone may support 100W fast charging and Qualcomm's most powerful chipset to date.
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The Google Pixel 6 suddenly drops to just $199, thanks to this epic Best Buy deal

Ahead of next week's Pixel 7 event, Best Buy has suddenly slashed a whopping $500 off the price of the carrier-locked Pixel 7.
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