As promised, Microsoft has released a new version of its Cortana app for Android that allows you to sync notifications between a smartphone and Windows 10 PC. In other words, you can view alerts about missed calls, incoming messages, or other information on your computer without unlocking your phone. You can also dismiss notifications from […]
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Windows 10 will be able to display Android notifications from your phone
Microsoft is rolling out an “anniversary update” for Windows 10 this summer, and among other things, it’ll include an updated Action Center for notifications and settings. One of the coolest new features? You’ll be able to view and respond to notifications from your phone from Windows… and that’s true whether you’re using a Windows Phone […]
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Pushbullet Pro offers more ways to connect your smartphone and desktop (for a fee)
Pushbullet is a service that lets you share content between your computers and mobile devices. Want to see your smartphone notifications on your desktop? Pushbullet can do that. Want to copy a link or a line of text on your PC and paste it on your phone? Pushbullet can do that too. It’s been about […]
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Google kills Chrome notification center, figures you probably won’t care anyway
A few years ago Google added a notification center to its Chrome browser for desktop and laptop computers. Tap an icon and you can see the latest notifications all in one place. Apparently people didn’t really click that button all that often though, because Google has decided to remove the notification center from the next […]
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Google Chrome 45 beta brings media controls to Android notifications
Google has released a new beta of its web browser for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and Chrome OS. Google Chrome 45 beta includes support for new JavaScript features, improved service worker features (for allowing web apps to work even when you don’t have an internet connection), and more. One of the most useful updates is […]
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Google Chrome 42 lets web pages send notifications even after you close a tab (with your permission)
2 Comments on Google Chrome 42 lets web pages send notifications even after you close a tab (with your permission)The latest version of Google’s Chrome web browser for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android adds support for push notifications from website: and not just websites you’re currently viewing. For example, an auction website might ask if you want to enable notifications to let you know when you’ve been outbid. You can then close that browser […]
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DIY Smart Mirror superimposes Android Wear notifications on your reflection
Android Wear smartwatches are designed to let you view notifications (among other things) by glancing at your wrist without finding and unlocking your phone. But what if you’re in the middle of styling your hair and don’t have time to glance at your wrist? Enter Nickolas Nothom’s Smart Mirror project. He’s created a mirror that […]
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What’s new in Android 5.1 Lollipop?
Google began rolling out Android 5.1 Lollipop this week, and while some of the most important updates since Android 5.0 include bug fixes and stability improvements, there are a few new features that are more visible. If you have hardware that supports HD Voice features, Android 5.1 now include support (for T-Mobile and Verizon customers […]
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Pebble smartwatches could gain Windows Phone support
The Pebble Time smartwatch has already smashed a few Kickstarter records this week, showing there’s plenty of demand for the company’s first watch with a color display. Part of the appeal of Pebble’s watches is that they have always-on displays and up to a week of battery life. But another part of the appeal is […]
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Pebble smartwatch update adds support for all Android notifications
The Pebble smartwatch may not have a color screen or support for voice controls like the Apple Watch or Android Wear devices from LG, Samsung, and Motorola. But it does have long battery life, an always-on, sunlight readable display, a week of battery life, and a starting price of just $99. And starting with the […]