Google redesigns ‘Collections’ tab to be much more useful

Google redesigns ‘Collections’ tab to be much more useful

The latest version of Google Search’s integrated bookmarking feature is called “Collections.” It was last updated in early 2020, and a redesign of Collections today makes the Google app tab much more useful. The previous version was purely focused on letting users group pages, images, and locations. This new version shows people the content they recently…

Google Pixel 4 returns to low of $379 alongside other deals

Google Pixel 4 returns to low of $379 alongside other deals

All of the best Labor Day weekend deals are now up for the taking, with Google Pixel 4 leading the way at $379. That’s alongside the Google Nest Video Doorbell at $179 and Razer’s Kishi Android Controller at $55. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Google Pixel…

9to5Google Daily 708: Google Messages rolls out overhauled Wear OS app, Google wants to raise app quality on Wear OS 3, plus more

9to5Google Daily 708: Google Messages rolls out overhauled Wear OS app, Google wants to raise app quality on Wear OS 3, plus more

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Battlefield Mobile beta coming to Android in ‘Autumn’

Battlefield Mobile beta coming to Android in ‘Autumn’

After being announced as coming by EA earlier this year, Battlefield Mobile will arrive on Android in a limited region beta. In a similar manner to ongoing beta tests for EA’s other big FPS titles Apex Legends, Battlefield Mobile will have a very limited beta release in a few selected regions. Unfortunately, only those in…

Best narrative-driven games on Android with GeForce NOW

Best narrative-driven games on Android with GeForce NOW

Playing games on the go is the biggest bonus of cloud gaming platforms like NVIDIA GeForce NOW but not all games need to be action-packed triple-A titles — narrative-driven games are a prime example. Taking the mantle from point-and-click games of the 80s and 90s, advanced narrative-driven games like Firewatch, The Awesome Adventures of Captain…

Google wants to raise the app ‘quality bar’ for Wear OS 3

Google wants to raise the app ‘quality bar’ for Wear OS 3

The next version of Google’s wearable platform has now properly arrived and it will be experienced by more users in the coming months. Ahead of that, Google is introducing updated app quality guidelines for Wear OS 3. These Wear OS 3 app quality guidelines start with “Basic compatibility” for notifications. This includes supporting the “MessagingStyle…

Ark: Survival Evolved on Stadia is a hot mess at launch

Ark: Survival Evolved on Stadia is a hot mess at launch

Surprise! Months after it was originally slated to arrive, ARK: Survival Evolved has finally made its way to Google Stadia today, and as promised, it’s a free addition to the Stadia Pro lineup. However, the hotly anticipated title is arriving in a lackluster fashion. Backtracking, ARK: Survival Evolved is an open-world game that takes place…