The crux of the matter lies in a novel feature introduced by Google—Hold Close to Cast—set to revolutionize the way users transfer media from their phones to tablets. Let’s delve into the details of this intriguing new capability. What to know about the Hold Close to Cast Recent revelations, as shared by Android specialist Mishaal Rahman in an X post, unveil Google’s plan to introduce a novel function known as “Hold close to cast” on Pixel Tablets. As the name aptly suggests, this feature empowers users to seamlessly transfer content from their phones to a Pixel Tablet by merely holding…
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Google’s commitment to continuous improvement extends to its Google Keep app, which has received a fresh batch of formatting capabilities for Android users. Let’s delve into the details of this noteworthy enhancement. The new Google Keep app This week, Google unveiled a round of updates that introduces the ability to embolden, italicize, and manipulate text formatting within your notes. While the feature might not be accessible to everyone just yet, reports indicate that its rollout is imminent, with a select group of users including Mishaal Rahman having spotted it even before the official release. These new features add a touch…
Amidst a landscape of constant adjustments, Google has taken a step to remove Guest Mode from Chromecast, a decision that warrants a closer look into its reasoning and implications. Guest Mode, a feature exclusive to Cast-enabled Chromecasts (first, second, and third generation), was designed to streamline the process of casting from phones to screens, without the need to connect to the host’s Wi-Fi network. The mechanism involved a 4-digit PIN displayed on the screen saver, which visitors could enter to initiate casting. This was enabled by having the Chromecast emit a distinct Wi-Fi and Bluetooth beacon, even on guest networks.…
As we begin to acquaint ourselves with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 series, whispers of its successor—the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus—have already started swirling in the online realm. Let’s delve into the insights gathered thus far. What we know of the Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus Xiaomi has given the green light for the 2312DRA50C and 23090RA98C models in China, indicating an imminent launch of these smartphones in the country. While the marketing names are yet to be officially associated with these model numbers, they have been confirmed…
With the impending Google Pixel 8, interaction with notifications is set to take a unique twist as Google introduces the ability of replying notifications using voice. Let’s delve into how this groundbreaking functionality is set to unfold. Replying notifications using voice on your Google Pixel 8 Android authority Mishaal Rahman, through his paywalled Patreon, has unveiled an intriguing tidbit— the Google Pixel 8 may soon empower users to respond to notifications hands-free, via voice. Rahman’s meticulous examination of Android’s code unearthed the blueprint for voice-activated notification responses, tapping into the prowess of Google Assistant. This process resembles the mechanics of…