apps software
Explore Apps & Software
Latest about apps software
Google Meet wants you to raise your hand before you speak
By Brady Snyder published
Back to basics Currently, there's a button in Google Meet that allows you to raise your hand. Now Google will let you simply raise your real hand instead.
Google Messages might actually get markdown text formatting soon
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Texts in Italic Google is testing some handy new features for its messaging app, including text formatting support alongside noise cancellation support for voice notes.
Google rolls out Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1.1 for Pixel devices
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
beta 1.1 Google released the first Android 14 QPR2 beta 1 early last week, and the nifty beta 1.1 firmware is now available for Pixel phones.
Our favorite Android TV is on sale for Black Friday, and here’s why we love it
By Christine Persaud published
Save big on our fav TV The Hisense U8 miniLED TV, our favorite Android TV overall, is worth getting, especially with this Amazon Black Friday deal.
Sunbird's iMessage for Android app is 'temporarily shut down'
By Andrew Myrick published
Unsurprising Thanks to privacy and security concerns discovered with the Nothing Chats app, the Sunbird app has also been removed from the Play Store.
Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5 officially grab One UI 6 (Android 14) in the US
By Nickolas Diaz published
Thankful updates The Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 have started picking up One UI 6 (Android 14) in the U.S.
The latest Google Maps update upsets users with its jarring color palette
By Nickolas Diaz published
Changes at the very least Google Maps' latest visual changes aren't sitting well as many users voice their displeasure.
OnePlus' new AI tool thinks you're Beethoven reborn
By Jay Bonggolto published
a fun distraction Now you can create your own symphony without the need for a music degree, thanks to OnePlus’ new AI tool.
Sign up for Black Friday email alerts!
Get the hottest deals available in your inbox plus news, reviews, opinion, analysis and more from the Android Central team.