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Android 12 Beta 2 has a new way of managing Wi-Fi connections Share this story Google has announced that it is rolling out the second beta for Android 12 to Pixel phones today. It adds a few more of the Android 12 features that were announced at Google I/O last month but weren’t included in the first beta. But it also has a couple of newer features, including a new way to manage your internet connection. In Quick Settings, Android 12 now has a new button called “Internet” that replaces th...

Android 12 Beta 2 update gives users greater control over privacy SHARE Google LLC announced today the release of Android 12 Beta 2, which comes with feature updates to security and privacy for users that allows them to understand and control how apps access their data, microphone and camera. The first Android 12 Beta was announced during Google I/O 2021 in May and focused on a new user interface design that adapts to users, improved performance and privacy updates to ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. The Quick Settings area in Android has been one of its most powerful areas for a number of years. There’s a reason in our “First 10 Things” videos that we always recommend that you customize this, especially the first few settings to keep them handy. In the latest Android 12 Beta 2, Google has tweaked things further and added a few sweet new tiles to choose from. The first thing you’ll notice is th...

Now that you have the Android 12 Beta 2 up and running on your phone (or you are considering it), let’s talk about all that is new in this latest build. Up front, Google wants you to know that the...

| Note to IT: Google really wants its privacy settings left alone Its deeply unsurprising that newly-released information from the Attorney Generals office for Arizona — released when a judge agreed to unseal some of the data — shows Google trying to hide privacy settings and tracking users after they chose to not be tracked. The biggest difference in business models between mobile giants Google and Apple is that Apple sells hardware and software whereas Google sells information. So...

Lets dive in, shall we? 1. The location toggle context One of the more eyebrow-raising revelations in these materials is the part about Google removing that location toggle from Androids Quick Settings because of how too many people were tapping it when it was front and center. Heres the interesting thing about that, though: Google didnt actually remove that toggle. Its still there. See? The Quick Settings Location toggle, as seen on a Pixel phone running Android 11. I went back and looked at p...

5 Ways to Get More Out of Android 11 The current version of Google’s mobile operating system includes several features that can make life easier and a bit more whimsical. Google’s Android 11 operating system includes the usual smartphone controls for things like customizing your Quick Settings icons and Google Assistant voice, as well as features like Guest Users and the new Power Menu.Credit...Google June 2, 2021, 9:00 a.m. ET Last week’s Tech Tip column collected several iOS 14 tips for...

Google Meet for web will now show suggestions in the form of gentle notifications that will appear as a bubble and red dot over the More Options button next to End Call in the revamped bottom bar.

Chromebooks get a step closer to Apples AirDrop with Chrome OS 91 Following Chrome 91s release for mobile and desktop platforms, Chrome OS 91 is launching on eligible Chromebooks. The major update introduces a sprinkle of new features thatll sweeten the user experience — here are all the important bits Google announced today. Seamless file sharing between Chrome OS and Android devices For years, sharing images and transferring files between your Google devices was a hassle. Starting today, Go...

Aside from Nearby Share, Chrome OS 91 also introduces support for notification badges and the ability to save files for offline viewing.