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Chrome can now use Android’s default password provider instead of Google’s

Chrome can now use Android’s default password provider instead of Google’s – By Dallas Thomas Android Police
Chrome for Android now supports non-Google password managers to fill in passwords, improving user experience and personalization options. A hidden setting in Chrome allows users to choose their system-wide password manager for autofill, reducing reliance on Google’s manager.

How to Use Wi-Fi Calling for Calls and Texts Without Cellular Service

How to Use Wi-Fi Calling for Calls and Texts Without Cellular Service – By See full CNET
Even though wireless carriers often tout their beefy nationwide 5G networks, outages can and do happen. AT&T’s recent outage was widespread enough that the carrier advised its customers to make use of Wi-Fi calling as a backup — which is a feature that Verizon and AT&T both offer to their subscribers.

4 Things You Didn’t Realize The Google Photos Android App Can Do

4 Things You Didn’t Realize The Google Photos Android App Can Do – By Damir Mujezinovic SlashGear
A powerful image recognition technology called Google Lens is integrated into the Android Google Photos app. With Google Lens, you can scan bar codes, identify objects, and translate text. So, if you’re wondering if the tree you photographed a couple of weeks ago is an oak or a maple, you can find out within seconds.

– This Chromebook trackpad shortcut is definitely not new, but is blowing my mind

This Chromebook trackpad shortcut is definitely not new, but is blowing my mind – By Robby Payne chromeunboxed.com

It’s just not true that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. When it comes to Chromebooks and ChromeOS, I’m nearly as old of a dog as there is, and today I learned a new trackpad shortcut that I’m sure has been around for quite some time. As a matter of fact, the more I look, the more I’m convinced that this feature may have been around as early as 2016, but I’m not completely certain of that.

How to Decide Between a Chromebook and a ‘Real’ Laptop

How to Decide Between a Chromebook and a ‘Real’ Laptop – By Joshua Hawkins Lifehacker
When Chromebooks were first released in 2011, they didn’t offer anywhere near the same capabilities that they do now—as Google continues to improve upon the Chromebook formula, they’re becoming more and more capable machines. But sometimes a Chromebook just isn’t going to cut it. Here’s everything you need to know to determine which portable computer system will work best for you.

Google’s Pixel is the only phone to do fingerprint and face unlock the right way

Google’s Pixel is the only phone to do fingerprint and face unlock the right way – By Ben Schoon 9to5Google

Biometrics have made it way more conveinent to unlock our smartphones, but there’s a debate on if face, or fingerprint unlock is the better solution. Many Android brands have taken the approach of “why not both,” adding both face and fingerprint unlock to their devices, but Google’s Pixel is the only one that’s done it correctly.

How to Fix an Android Phone That Says “Emergency Calls Only”

How to Fix an Android Phone That Says “Emergency Calls Only” – By Joe Fedewa How-To Geek
You may occasionally see a somewhat cryptic message in the status bar of your Android device that says “Emergency Calls Only.” This message sounds concerning, but it’s probably not a big deal. There are a number of common causes and easy fixes you can try.

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