Microsoft has released a new beta version of the SwiftKey keyboard (7.8.6.4), which includes integration with the Microsoft To Do service. The To Do icon would automatically appear in the keyboard toolbar after installing the SwiftKey update.
Category: Android
Firefox for Android can now auto-fill passwords in other apps
Mozilla is updating its mobile variant of the Firefox browser to handle passwords in other installed apps. Firefox Nightly can auto-fill saved passwords in all other apps on Android.
How to Sync Clipboard Between Android and Windows 10
Thanks to the SwiftKey update, you can now sync Clipboard between Android and Windows 10. SwiftKey, a keyboard Microsoft purchased in 2016, received a new beta update with one big change.
Google Chrome on Android gets a built-in screenshot tool
Not so long ago, Microsoft Edge Canary for Android received a nifty built-in utility for web page screenshots. At the time of writing, that tool could not offer much. In fact, unlike Web Capture in Edge on desktops, a screenshot utility for Edge on Android was half-baked and basically broken. Now, the same tool finally appeared in Chrome Stable on Android.
How to Disable Tab Grouping in Chrome 91 on Android
Here's how to disable Tab Grouping in Chrome 91 on Android if you are not happy with this feature and want to open links in new tabs. Google's tab grouping is an option that the company considers convenient and must-have for every user. It is currently available in both Android and desktop versions of the browser.
Office app on Android receives voice memos with automatic transcription
Microsoft continues transforming the Office app on mobile platforms into a universal all-in-one productivity-oriented program. The app already supports tons of features, previously available in individual apps. For example, you can open any Office file, create and edit PDF, scan images, business cards, whiteboards, and QR codes, create forms, and even sharpen your presentation skills with an AI-based coach. The latest update on Android brings another welcomed addition to the Office app: Voice memos with automatic transcription.
How to Cast Media from OneDrive for Android
Microsoft made it possible to cast media from OneDrive for Android to a TV or any other compatible device. Here's how to use this feature.
After adding 8K video and Live Photo support to OneDrive for Android and iOS, Microsoft is back with another much-needed update. This time, the Android client for the cloud-based storage from Microsoft gets special treatment. Version 6.9.1 is now available from the Google Play Store with the long-overdue ability to cast media from mobile to Chromecasts, TVs, and other devices compatible with popular media streaming protocols.
Dual-screen support is coming to Project xCloud on Android
The Xbox Game Pass Beta app, which works as an access point to Microsoft’s cloud gaming service Project xCloud, has received a new update with quite a significant change. Now Surface Duo owners can run games from the cloud in dual-screen mode with the image on the top screen and touch controls on the bottom screen. Microsoft demonstrated these capabilities back in 2019 when the company unveiled Surface Duo. It took quite a while for Microsoft to ship Surface Duo and even more to deliver the promised gaming experience. It looks like the wait is almost over as the promised update is now available in the Beta app.
Dark Theme comes to Microsoft Office for Android
About a month ago Word got an enhanced dark theme in the beta version of Office and now it is time for Android apps. Dark mode comes to Word, Excel and PowerPoint on Android.
Google Password Checkup tool is now part of Android
Today, Google announced that the Password Checker feature is coming to every smartphone and tablet with Android 9 and newer to ensure you do not use breached passwords and notify about credentials leaks.
