Welcome to the 462nd edition of Android Apps Weekly. Here are the big headlines from the last week:
- Google merged its Waze and Maps teams this week. The company did it as a cost-saving measure since both apps do the same thing. On the plus side, consolidation may help both apps. On the negative side, Waze may lose a significant amount of its independence. Hit the link to learn more.
- Amazon wants to give users $2 per month to spy on their phone usage. The company wants to learn more about how people use their phones and their ads’ effectiveness. It’s not open to everyone right now, and it’s certainly not a lot of money. However, it may entice some folks into doing it.
- Google Chrome is getting less power and memory hungry. The two new saver features are rolling out as we speak, and we should see them roll out entirely over the next few weeks. The memory saver puts tabs to sleep when not in use, and the battery saver function kicks on when your machine’s battery is under 20%.
- Google introduced a new spatial audio feature this week. It should land on Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 phones. Apps that support the feature include Google TV, HBO Max, Netflix, and YouTube. The list isn’t as long as Apple’s spatial audio offering, but it’s a start. Hit the link to learn more.
- Google Photos is testing a new search function. The function helps you find people by their faces. Some users have noticed that the Google Lens button has also been replaced by a search function. The way it works is you tap on someone’s face, and Google Photos shows you more photos with that face. It’s kind of neat, actually.
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