Have you ever wondered why some apps can open web pages without switching to a browser? Android System WebView is the answer, and it is behind this seamless integration. Most Android users don’t know about the existence of this system app or how it works on their Android phones.

What Is Android System WebView? How to Enable or Disable it?

Android Police

Google's upcoming Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) could pack a big display and rotating controls. It will also have enhanced energy-saving features like Adaptive Eco and Smart Schedule to reduce electricity consumption. Google's fourth-gen Nest Thermostat might cost $279 and will include the second-gen Nest Temperature Sensor. A recent leak...

Huge leak details Google's upcoming Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) in all its glory

Tom's Guide

Apple’s latest scary attack ad takes a rather blatant shot at Google’s browser for the ton of tracking cookies it uses — claiming that Safari is “a browser that’s actually private.”

Apple tells over a billion iPhone users to stop using Chrome — here’s Google’s response

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

Gemini is about to work better with lots of your Google services. In an APK Teardown of the latest Google beta app, we see information related to many new Google extensions coming soon. These extensions include previously unannounced Home, Phone, and a phone-focused one called Utilities, as well as Keep,...

Gemini getting loads of new Google extensions, including Home, Phone, more (APK teardown)

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In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

Florida State

Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

If you're an Android fan, you probably have this question on your mind: where is Qi2 support on the latest devices? For those unfamiliar, Qi2 is a next-generation wireless charging standard that aims to bring MagSafe support to the best Android phones. It'll also standardize charging speeds, bumping the maximum speed to 15W with Qi2-supported chargers and devices.

Peak Design's new wireless charger is the best way to use Qi2 on today's Android phones

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Here is a cookie from my childhood that Mom always had in the cookie jar. Peanut butter cookies were an easy favorite, and we just loved helping her make them they were super easy.

4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

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Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Sam Westreich, PhD

It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Alameda, CA

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The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

Who needs so much zoom? What started at 3x has quickly transitioned to 5x, 10x, 20x, 100x, and beyond. I've asked myself this question every time I hear a brand talk about pushing the limits of smartphone zoom ever further. However, lately, I've been going back to the hundreds, if not thousands, of photos I've clicked on some of the best Android smartphones of 2024, and there's one very obvious trend.

Here's why I'll never buy another phone without a telephoto camera

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Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

AT&T’s network isn’t the fastest, but for many people, it’s the best choice with strong nationwide coverage, including some of the best rural coverage. AT&T’s plans are a bit on the pricey side unless you’re bringing multiple lines, but with tons of data and solid international options, AT&T can still be the right pick for some.

AT&T vs. Boost Mobile: Are Boost’s budget plans worth it?

Apple has released the first developer beta for iOS 18.1, and it’s crucial for one key reason: Apple Intelligence. The suite of artificial intelligence features that Apple introduced at the WWDC a few weeks ago is finally making its way to iPhones. Well, at least a select few of those features.

Every Apple Intelligence feature that is (and isn’t) in the iOS 18.1 beta

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(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

Samsung’s first Android 15 and One UI 7 beta is set to get a release as soon as July 29, according to Max Jambor, a reliable Samsung tipster. What’s notable about the Android 15 beta is just how big it is. According to rumors, we’re expecting several UI and feature changes, including new icons, home screen and lock screen changes, a revamped camera UI, and a version of the iPhone’s Dynamic Island.

Your Samsung phone could get a huge update on July 29

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You can now ask Google Gemini about PDF files you have in your Drive account

Google's been all in on AI for the past couple of years, bolstering its products with its own multimodal AI called Gemini. There's no doubt that...

You can now ask Google Gemini about PDF files you have in your Drive account

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