Tag: features of android
Android 14 might give us more control over the taskbar on tablets and foldables
What you need to know A hidden flag was unearthed, detailing Google’s plans to let users decide which version of the taskbar they’d like on their tablet or foldable. The options include a “persistent” taskbar or a “transient” taskbar. The “persistent” version was brought in with Android 12L and would remain on a tablet or foldable’s display, spanning the length of it horizontally. A recent Android 14 beta discovery could point toward Google allowing users to customize a crucial part of their larger Android device’s display. A flag was discovered by Mishaal Rahman over at Android Police, potentially detailing Google’s…
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Gets New Gameplay Developer Diary
Publisher Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft Bordeaux have released a new developer diary for the upcoming Assassin’s Creed installment, Assassin’s Creed installment Mirage. The video features the developers and highlights their goal of returning the series to its roots and focusing on the series’ core gameplay pillars which are assassinations, stealth, and parkour. Assassin’s Creed Mirage will launch on October 12 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, and Amazon Luna, as well as on PC via the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ to access the game at…
We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie Available Now
Publisher Bandai Namco has announced that the remaster We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie, is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. A launch trailer was also released. We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie is a “faithful reproduction of the original work released in 2005, with a modern touch.” The game’s details via Bandai: The quirky and groundbreaking game is back with new features for all to enjoy. A faithful reproduction of the original work released in 2005, with a modern touch! Key Features Five New Challenges Starring…
Definitive Edition Announced For Nintendo Switch
Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Wolfeye Studios have announced that Weird West: Definitive Edition will launch for Nintendo Switch. However, a release date for the port was not announced. Pre-orders for the game’s physical standard and deluxe editions are currently available on Amazon. Weird West: Definitive Edition is currently available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Hot damn, we got retail leaked! Weird West: Definitive Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch though we aren’t sure when quite yet. Keep a look on the horizon, gunslinger. https://t.co/pz6AuppWyC — Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital) May 22,…
Samsung’s Folding Success, Pixel 8 Pro’s Hot Sensor Leaks, Google’s Android Dashcam Revealed
Taking a look back at seven days of news and headlines across the world of Android, this week’s Android Circuit includes Pixel 8 Pro’s new sensor, Samsung’s foldables winning again, the heart of Phone (2), OnePlus Pad going on sale, Oppo’s battery powered reward, two folding phones with one design, and Google’s new personal safety features leak. Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many things that have happened around Android in the last week (and you can find the weekly Apple news digest here). Pixel 8 Pro’s Hottest Update With the Pixel 7a launched,…
Far Cry 6 is Available Now on Steam
Ubisoft’s latest installment in the Far Cry series, Far Cry 6 is now available on PC via Steam. The game was previously only available for the platform via the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Connect. Plus, players can purchase the game at 75 percent off until May 25. The game’s details via Ubisoft can be seen below: Anton Castillo rose to power on the promise of restoring the once-prosperous island nation of Yara back to its former glory and plans to forge his vision of paradise by any means necessary. With his 13-year-old son Diego raucously following in his father’s…
How to Manage Files and Use the Android File System
Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek Android devices include a built-in file manager typically called “My Files” or just “Files.” It can be used to access downloads and unzip files. There are many third-part file manager apps available in the Play Store. One of Android’s best features is its file system and file manager apps. You don’t have to wonder what’s taking up space—it’s all accessible to you. We’ll show you where to find certain things, and share some great file managers. Where Is the File Manager on Android? The built-in file manager on Samsung Galaxy devices is called “My Files,”…
Poll: Which version of Android is your phone currently on?
Android has come quite a long way from its early days. However, despite the progress Google has made to improve and speed up updates, there are still more than a few different versions of the mobile OS currently in use. And despite the Android 13 rollout continuing since the second half of 2022, its distribution still falls below other versions. With that in mind, we want to know which version of Android your current smartphone is on. (We didn’t include Android 14 because it’s currently just in beta and only available on select Pixel smartphones). Which version of Android is…