WhatsApp to add ‘Last Seen’ status fine controls

WhatsApp looks set to add some enhanced privacy features that have existed in other cross-platform messaging apps for a long time already with the ability to adjust the “Last Seen” status on a contact-by-contact basis. The “Last Seen” status within WhatsApp sits at the top of all chats with contacts you have with the feature…

Renault announces first Android Automotive car w/ ARM chip

Renault announces first Android Automotive car w/ ARM chip

Back in 2018, the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance announced that it would adopt Google’s native car operating system to offer built-in Assistant, Maps, and Play Store. Renault today announced the Mégane E-Tech Electric with Android Automotive and a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. The Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric is a crossover SUV available with 40 kWh (300 km range…

Samsung September 2021 update rolling out to these phones

Samsung September 2021 update rolling out to these phones

After years of Google taking the lead in rolling out security updates to their phones, Samsung has consistently been the one to debut a new month’s Android update in recent months. The September 2021 security update is no different, with Samsung having rolled the upgrade out to these Galaxy devices. Samsung September 2021 security update…

Tensor is Google’s chance to reboot the Pixelbook lineup

Tensor is Google’s chance to reboot the Pixelbook lineup

Google’s chip ambitions have always been rumored to go beyond the smartphone and eventually be used for Chromebooks. A report last week pegged 2023 as when we’ll see such a computer. There are many open questions about what the resulting Chrome OS device(s) will look like, but Tensor will undoubtedly be Google’s best chance to…