Google is quietly testing a better app launch shortcut for the Pixel Launcher

Thanks to a small tweak, searching for an app with the Pixel Launcher search bar is getting a lot easier. Here's what's ...
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The Play Store can now auto-open newly installed apps

Almost a year ago, we saw the Google Play Store working on a feature that would automatically open newly installed apps with the help of a toggle. While it was initially expected to be widely ...

Google experiments with faster app launch shortcut on Pixel

Google seems to be testing a small but meaningful change to the Pixel Launcher’s search bar, one that's sure to make opening apps a lot quicker. Right now, if you type an app’s name into the search ...
The New York Times

Google Must Open Android to Other App Stores and Billing Options, Judge Rules

The internet giant was ordered by a federal judge to make a series of changes to address its anticompetitive conduct. By Nico Grant Reporting from San Francisco In December, a federal jury in San ...
9to5Google

Pixel Launcher search bringing back ability to quickly open apps

Google might restore a useful Pixel Launcher shortcut that lets you type the name of an app and quickly open it from the keyboard.
Wired

How to Use Google Authenticator

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ZDNet

My top 6 open-source Android apps from the Google Play Store - and why that's important

Android and open source are closely intertwined. In fact, most open-source fans I know also use Android. Coincidence? I think not. One nice thing about Android is that the Google Play Store has ...