Satellite connectivity is the latest buzzword in the mobile industry that is making the headlines after the SpaceX and T-Mobile summit that was held last week. Both companies confirmed they want to bring satellite connectivity to smartphones. Since Android comes as the default OS on millions of sold devices yearly, it has a crucial role in this plan. Hiroshi Lockheimer, Google’s Senior Vice President of Platforms & Ecosystems, has confirmed the news, saying the Android team is “designing for satellites....

As the branding suggests, the feature is centered on a new algorithm for detecting irregular heart rhythms. The PPG algorithm has been shown to be as much as 98-percent effective at detecting irregular heart rhythms. Specifically, for rhythms that could indicate atrial fibrillation (AFib). In fact, the company attained FDA approval for the feature in recent weeks. What does this mean for Fitbit users and what does AFib detection look like?...

Android smartphones come pre-loaded with Google Discover. The service sits to the left of your home screen, as well as inside Search and Chrome, though the latter is a slightly different implementation of the feature. It serves as a content discovery platform. Google tracks your online activities to show you web articles, YouTube videos, Shorts, and other content based on your interests (search history). You can manually curate your interests by adding or removing topics....

According to the information obtained by Mishaal Rahman from Google Japan’s support page, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will receive an update on December 13. This update tends to fix some annoying bugs and add new features to the phone. Google has previously announced the features that will come with the Pixel 6 series with the update. One of those new features is ultra-wideband (UWB) functionality. Moreover, digital car keys are another feature that will allow Pixel 6 owners to unlock some recent BMW models....

Tapping the Memories carousel opens a fullscreen interface with the day and date noted on the top left. Users will also find options to star, share, or print the photos. Other memories are displayed at the right edge of the screen, allowing users to switch between memories seamlessly. The Google Photos account shared the news on Twitter. Users can disable this feature entirely or customize what appears on the carousel with options like Recent highlights or photos you captured years ago....