Android users jealous of Apple’s AirDrop can now enjoy a similar feature on their devices. Google has announced that it is releasing Nearby Share, which allows Android devices to share files among one another. This feature also replaces Android Beam, Android’s former file sharing feature. With Nearby Share, Android users no longer need to download third-party apps to share photos or other files with other Android users. How Android’s Nearby Share Works Gizmodo reports that Nearby Share works similarly to AirDrop. The feature lets Android users share files with other nearby Android users quickly. They don’t need to use other…
Author: Sam Arnold
Sam Arnold
Arnold is a senior British tech reporter at Tekrati. Before joining Tekrati, Arnold worked as an editor for his University Newspaper, writing sharable content for a student audience. Sam loves movies, running, and anything written by Oliver Sacks. The drink he chose is tea, which he does not recommend in large quantities.
Here’s some tough news for Google Play Music users. In its planned shift to YouTube Music, Google has announced it will phase out its music streaming app in December. With this slow phaseout, Google hopes to give more users time to accept and subscribe to YouTube Music. Or, if you’re still not interested, you could try Spotify instead. Google Play Music Bites the Dust In the Gizmodo report, Google gives users until December to transfer their downloaded songs to YouTube Music. However, users also have to act fast. The same report says that Google will end Play Music’s services before…
Streaming games on your phone is now becoming more popular than ever especially with Razer’s Kishi. Google Stadia and Microsoft’s Project xCloud allow you to ditch your console to play the games you love. But you will need a reliable internet connection and a handy gamepad to start your mobile gaming journey. Check out how the Razer gamepad fills your mobile gaming needs below. The Razer Kishi Gamepad The Razer Kishi is a telescopic gamepad for iOS and Android. To use it, just plug the gamepad to your phone through USB-C or Lightning cables. Lag or connection issues are a…
While listening to a podcast, you’d want to share the inspiring quotes you hear on social media. Your friends might like your quote, and they might share it, too. This way, podcasts can become a truly social experience. But most podcasts don’t let you share quotes directly from a podcast episode, except for Spotify. The app is now testing a tool for users to share podcast quotes on social media and messaging apps. Sharing Podcast Quotes from Spotify Gizmodo reports that Spotify is testing out the new tool on The Michelle Obama Podcast. The show is the app’s flagship original…
Gamers slashing away at From Software’s ninja action game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice can expect more content later this year. The game’s publisher, Activision, confirmed the game is getting a free update on October 29 on all platforms. The game also goes to Google Stadia on the same day. Sekiro DLC: Boss Rush Mode In a blog post, Activision announced the addition of Boss Rush mode in the game’s new update. Sekiro’s boss rush mode comes in two forms. First, gamers can play the Reflections of Strength Mode, which will allow them to fight any boss they’ve already beaten. Next,…
Surfing the web on your iOS devices would be better without ads and better privacy. So, it’s a good thing that Brave is now releasing an iOS browser with a firewall and VPN. Brave Software has teamed up with Guardian to create its own Firewall + VPN that affords mobile users privacy and security. What Is Brave Firewall + VPN? Gizmodo reports that the app should give users “a safer, more private browsing experience.” With the app, you can even browse the internet faster than other mobile browsers. In the report, the app can go “three to six times faster.”…
Everything is streaming these days, so it’s natural for video games to follow. In 2019, Google launched its game streaming service, called Stadia. With the tech, you stream your video game as you play. Microsoft has also launched Project xCloud, a rival game streaming platform. To improve Stadia, Google has announced that gamers can now use their mobile 4G or 5G data to stream video games. How Do I Use My Mobile 4G Data on Google Stadia? Engadget reports that you may not see the feature right away because Google is still rolling it out for its users. However, if…
Gamers should be excited about this year’s holiday season. This year, Sony and Microsoft are welcoming us to the next-gen of gaming. Sony has released images of the PS5 and its batch of exclusive games. But if you’re a Microsoft gamer, check out the Xbox Series X. The Xbox Series X: Microsoft’s Most Powerful Console Yet Kotaku has shared a list of the Xbox Series X’s most important specs. With these specs, it could stand toe to toe with a PC, graphics-wise. According to Kotaku, the new console is lightning fast. Gamers can enjoy an eight-core CPU that runs at…
Oddly enough, Google can help you if you’re looking for a new and free tool to back up your iPhone data. The company announced the coming release of a free version of the Google One app for the iPhone soon. What’s more, you can use the app for free, even without a Google One subscription. Google One for iPhone If you don’t subscribe to Google One, you’ll have to make do with the base 15GB allowance for Google Drive. For iPhone users, you can split the 15GB among your Google apps, Photos, and phone backups. Users who don’t have a…
The United States’ most powerful tech CEOs faced an antitrust hearing in Congress Wednesday. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Apple’s Tim Cook were at the hearing. The three CEOs defended their companies from charges of abuse of power and putting their rivals out of business. Jeff Bezos Goes to Congress CNN reports that Bezos had never spoken to Congress before. The world’s richest person spoke to lawmakers about Amazon’s use of data. According to lawmakers, Amazon had used data from third-party sellers to boost its own private business. As a result, other sellers got priced out of the…