Google recently announced that the link between Drive and Photos is going away in July, saying that many users find it confusing. Thus, the company leaves us without a simple solution to see our backed up images right in Drive. Thankfully, as is so often the case, there's a third-party app that can do a similar job for us. Autosync for Google Drive could fill in the gap for some users going forward, although it comes with its own limitations.
Read MoreGoogle News v5.7 is testing restrictions to prevent data abuse, prepares music playback for Grammy Awards [APK Teardown]
Google made some big changes back in May with the launch of Google News, bringing both Play Magazines and the News & Weather app together in a new format and completely redesigned app. A few months later, Google announced several new automatic features for the Google News app that would make it even more data-efficient. Unfortunately, something went wrong and many users found that the app had taken to downloading multiple gigabytes of data over cellular connections and racking up huge overages. While those bugs seem to have been fixed, the latest update includes signs that Google may be putting countermeasures in place to help prevent similar bugs in the future.
Read MoreShow off your Chrome dino-game skills with the arrival of cross-device high score sync
Since 2014, Chrome has featured a delightful little time waster that kicks in when your device doesn't have internet access. It's a game featuring a dinosaur that hops over cacti (and, eventually, other dinosaurs), in which your score increases as you progress through a pixelated desert. Until recently, that score was lost when you stopped playing, but as of Chrome version 72, it's finally saved — and it even syncs between your devices.
Read MoreChrome OS 'Better Together' feature shows up in Dev channel
Google has been working on a Chrome OS phone syncing feature for over a year, called 'Better Together'. It started out as a way to respond to SMS messages from your phone on your Chromebook, but it has evolved into something more general-purpose. Now the functionality is rolling out on the Chrome OS Dev channel.
Read MorePopular
Google responds to controversy over Chrome 69's account login changes
Chrome 69 was a major update. It finally rolled out the Material Design makeover that has been in testing for months, added a password generator, and brought Linux app support to Chromebooks. There was also a feature change that Google didn't publicize, which has been a source of controversy over the past few days - the new login functionality.
Read MoreGoogle Assistant adds command for syncing smart home devices
Smart home devices can become extremely complicated. You have to use different apps for each brand, and new devices you add might not be visible to a Google Home. Google has now (partially) solved this problem, with a new voice command.
Read MoreContacts sync is breaking on some devices running Android Oreo
One of the most basic and convenient features of life in Google's ecosystem is contacts sync. From email to phone numbers and Google+ profiles, you know that whatever platform you are on, you'll be able to reach out to the people you need to with a minimum of fuss. But for some this essential feature isn't working correctly, and contacts aren't being successfully synced to their Oreo-powered Android devices.
Read MoreMicrosoft Edge update adds dark theme and password syncing
Seemingly out of nowhere, Microsoft announced last month that it would bring its Edge Browser to Android and iOS. The Android version went live a week later, and despite having limited functionality at first, it has the basics right. Microsoft has started to fill in the feature gaps, with the latest update adding a dark theme and password syncing.
Read MoreGoogle Photos adds new backup option for spotty cellular connections
At today's Google for Brazil event in São Paulo, the company introduced several new features for its products - such as audio calling in Duo. Another announcement involves new backup options for Google Photos, designed to make backing up on poor connections less tedious.
Read MoreGoogle Photos v2.10 prepares for photo archiving, includes syncing and improvements for RAW photos and other visual tweaks [APK Teardown + Download]
Photo management is a tricky subject because everybody wants to tackle it a little bit differently. Some people organize everything into albums, some delete anything they don't want to keep, and some would rather skip managing photos altogether and leave everything sitting in a huge collection. The latest release of Google Photos includes some clues that show users will soon have the ability to add a new tool to their organizational belt: archiving photos.
Read MoreLatest Deals
-
0
Grab a pair of Bose SoundSport Free wireless earbuds in eye-catching Ultraviolet for $139 ($60 off)
-
0
These premium Sony TVs are cheaper than ever, and you can still get one in time for the big game
-
0
Midweek deals: Save on Bose noise-canceling headphones, Pixel 4, Echo Dot 3rd gen, and more
-
4
32 temporarily free and 43 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday
-
0
Grab the Anker Soundcore Life P2 wireless earbuds for just $43 ($17 off) from Newegg
-
0
Latest Poll
Loading ...Recent Reviews
-
14
TicPods 2 Pro review: Good sound, but a fit that's not for everyone
-
22
Arlo Video Doorbell review: Nest and Ring should be worried about this nicely equipped, solid value
-
11
Realme X2 Pro review: Incredible value, but plenty of room for camera improvements
-
24
Power Support Claw review: If you've got a Stadia controller, you might as well
-
22
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro review: For the few who prioritize mobile gaming over all else
-
14
Latest Roundups
-
1
16 new Android games from the week of January 20, 2020: Tetris, G.I. Joe: War On Cobra, and Zombie Football
-
1
15 new and notable Android apps from the last three weeks including GesturePlus, Microsoft Launcher Preview, and GitHub (1/4/20 - 1/25/20)
-
3
20 new Android games from the week of January 13th, 2020: Space Grunts 2, Draw Chilly, and Chamber
-
4
18 new Android games from the last two weeks: The White Door, 60 Parsecs!, and Table Top Racing: World Tour
-
4
12 new and notable Android apps from the last three weeks including Typewise Keyboard, FairEmail, and Knobby volume control (12/14/19 - 1/4/20)
-
1
Recent Apps and Games
-
9
Google is killing Google One Today, gives supporters only a week's notice
-
16
Google's Area 120 team has created a Pinterest clone called Tangi
-
25
Google app tests a darker shade of gray, shows a few signs of AMOLED black
-
4
32 temporarily free and 43 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday
-
7
Add to playlist button appears in Google Podcasts for some, but it doesn't work yet
-
9
Blast from the Past
-
245
1 Year Ago Today
[Update: APK Download] Blindingly bright Google Material theme starts rolling out to Gmail app today
-
55
2 Years Ago Today
[Deal Alert] Verizon's discontinued Wear24 smartwatch is down to just $49.99 ($300 off) with coupon code [Update: Deal is done]
-
273
3 Years Ago Today
Weekend poll: How much have you earned in Play Store credit from Opinion Rewards?
-
80
4 Years Ago Today
Blu Vivo XL Quick Review: Breaking The Boundaries Of What A $99 Phone Should Be
-
22
5 Years Ago Today
US Cellular Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 3, And Galaxy Note 4 Get New Dialer, Updated Camera App, And More In The Latest OTA
-
53
6 Years Ago Today
Google Wallet App Update With Automated Loyalty Card Info And Location Alerts Coming Later This Week [Update: APK Download]
-
25
7 Years Ago Today
Judge Koh Rules Samsung Did Not Willfully Infringe Apple's Patents (But Yes, It Still Infringed Them)
-
33
8 Years Ago Today
15 Best Android 3.0+ Apps For Tablets From The Last 2 Months (12/7/11 - 1/29/12)
-
15
9 Years Ago Today
Yet Another Android Data-Stealing Vulnerability Uncovered, Affects All Versions Of The OS
-
245
