App Mirroring Has Begun! Last October we wrote about Microsoft’s expedition in linking mobile phones and computers to provide a seamless experience for users. Known as App Mirroring, the goal is to allows users to take any app they use on their phone and use it the same way on a desktop or laptop. It was just a showcase idea at …
Introducing Android Q Pie is still on its way out to most of the world, but today we’re going one step further. Android Q’s first beta has officially launched! As Android’s developer blog puts it so perfectly: “…mobile innovation is stronger than ever, with new technologies from 5G to edge to edge displays and even foldable screens. Android is …
Duplex Is Officially Here Time after time we’ve seen Google Duplex in the news, but it’s always been just on the horizon for the mass market. Well here’s some news that isn’t just a tease: Duplex is now on your phone! Pixels Now Have Duplex: Ok, sorry to get your hopes up if you’re not team Pixel, but if you …
Backing Away From The Back Button If you ever have a conversation between an Android user and an iPhone user, each will have their arguments for why one phone is superior. While many of the differences are in the software, one is glaringly different between the two: the back button. At least is used to be, but we may be …
Starting the Reactive Journey If you’re an Android developer, then odds are you’ve heard of RxJava. It’s a popular library that utilizes the observer pattern. Rx (ReactiveX) allows us to program reactively, meaning our code can be executed as events happen. It’s tough to fully wrap your head around it at first, but once you get it your codebase can …