Welcome to the 454th edition of Android Apps Weekly. Here are the big headlines from the last week:
- Google has officially committed to yearly updates for Wear OS. This is kind of a big deal, especially for app developers looking for more consistent support from Google. This could wind up being a big deal down the line, but it starts with the commitments.
- Google is rolling out Passkeys to Google Chrome. Google touts this as the next big thing for account security. It uses your Android phone to log into websites instead of using a password. It’s only available on the latest Google Play Services beta and Chrome Canary, but we expect a larger rollout soon. Hit the link to learn more about Passkeys.
- YouTube is opening up account handles to all YouTube users in the near future. YouTube hopes that these changes increase reach and visibility. Originally, you needed a specific number of subscribers. Now, that limit is being removed. Hit the link to learn the finer details. You can also click here to find out how to claim yours.
- The Pixel 7 series phones are getting a built-in VPN from Google. VPN by Google One offers VPN service for free to Pixel owners. The marketing here is quite clear. Google wants to give Pixel 7 owners secure and encrypted access to the Internet. Our readership is split as to whether or not they trust Google, but free VPN service isn’t a bad deal.
- Samsung and Google are using Matter to simplify syncing SmartThings and Google Home. This is a pretty big deal as it matches SmartThings and Google Home’s platforms with universal platform features via Matter. You’ll have to hit the link to learn more, but smart home got a bit smarter with this announcement.
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