Google may be about to face some actual consequences for promoting its own stuff

EU regulators want to see Google Search stop prioritizing Google services over those offered by third parties. Last fall Google tested removing rich hotel booking options from Search, but soon abandoned that effort. Now the EU may be about to formally charge Google for violating Digital Markets Act anti-competition rules. Google’s pretty much always facing … Read more

What Are The Salient Features That Set These Top Android Apps Apart?

With the vast number of Android apps available today, knowing what makes the top ones stand out is necessary for making informed choices. I often examine user-friendly interfaces, robust security measures, and innovative features that enhance functionality. These attributes not only improve your overall experience but also ensure data privacy and performance efficiency. In this … Read more

YouTube Premium Lite is coming to the US for the first time, but there’s a catch for music lovers

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority YouTube plans to launch a “Premium Lite” plan. This plan will allow users to watch videos, except for music videos, without ads. Premium Lite will be announced soon for the US, Australia, Germany, and Thailand. Late last year, there were reports of users seeing offers to subscribe to YouTube … Read more

Your Google Assistant-integrated headphones are losing this convenient hands-free feature

Last September, Google disabled automatic Assistant notification reading on the Pixel Buds Pro. Now Google is doing the same for Assistant with all headphones. You can still hear your notifications by manually asking Assistant to read them. Headphones paired with smartphones offer a whole lot more than just a private way to listen to music, … Read more