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Download L-Launcher for your non-Wear OS Android smartwatches
Android operating system was originally developed for digital cameras. Thereafter it was moved to smartphones and smart devices, the success of which was before us. Android OS now runs on smart TVs, home appliances and even smartwatches.
The best thing about the Android operating system is that a separate launcher is customized for every device running on Android. You get a different home screen layout for each Android-based device.
However, smartwatches are a bit different. Most brands do not opt for the smartwatch-dedicated operating system from Google, Wear OS. There are many non-Wear OS smartwatches available in the market.
Again, the sad thing about associating these smartwatches is that they do not come with a good or customized launcher. This is where the new and completely free non-wear OS smartwatch launcher, L-Launcher comes into play. L-Launcher is a free launcher app that can be installed on non-Wear OS smartwatches running Android.
According to XDADevelopers, the app has been in development for two years. Fortunately, the new release, Pre-Alpha v0.0.3, offers new features that really excite non-Wear OS smartwatch users. The latest release of L-Launcher offers the new Wear OS 3-style tray-based navigation. Beyond that, other features of the L-Launcher are also compatible with Wear OS 3.
There are good watch faces that support L-Launcher. This will give you more options to keep your watch faces up-to-date and to stick with the shortlist of pre-loaded watch faces of non-Wear OS smartwatches. The L-Launcher is that it adds to the list of features that support square and round smartwatches with the ARM/ARM64 chipset.
You can check out more details about the L-Launcher here. To see all the watch faces developed by this launcher developer, you can visit the project’s GitHub page.
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YouTube Music rolls out AI-powered Song Search feature
YouTube Music has introduced a new feature called Song Search, which allows users to find music by humming, singing, or playing a melody. This feature uses AI to match the audio input with the correct song and is currently available on Android devices, however, some iOS users have also spotted it.
The Song Search feature of YouTube Music is similar to Hum to Search in Google Search. It also reminds us of Google Play Music’s “Identify what’s playing” option.
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This new feature is very easy to use, just need to tap on the search icon and go to the “Songs” tab, which is more direct than using voice search. This feature takes users to search results. Through the new feature, Google aims to make it easier for users to intuitively connect with their favorite music.
Aside from this, YouTube Music is also preparing a ‘Trim silence’ option for podcasts, which can find stretches of silence in a podcast and automatically skip past that, resulting in a slightly shorter runtime.
WhatsApp Android App Updates – v2.24.7.3 beta
WhatsApp is one of the most used messaging services, owned by Facebook. It allows you to send/receive text, photos, videos, documents, location, and voice/video calls. Also, you can share some of your most personal moments because of its end-to-end encryption security with the help of WhatsApp.
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To maintain the popularity of WhatsApp, the company continuously works to add new features and improve the presently available features. Also, as a beta tester, you’ll receive an update that includes a testing version of WhatsApp Messenger on the Beta channel.
WhatsApp for Android 2.24.5.76 – STABLE
WhatsApp for Android 2.24.7.3 – BETA
- Get the latest WhatsApp Beta via the Link
Take a look at the features of WhatsApp
TEXTS – Simple, Reliable Messaging
WhatsApp uses your phone’s Internet connection to send messages so you can avoid SMS fees.
GROUP CHAT – Groups to keep in touch
With group chats, you can share messages, photos, and videos with up to 256 people at once. You can also name your group, mute or customize notifications, and more.
WHATSAPP VOICE AND VIDEO CALLS – Speak Freely
With voice calls, you can talk to your friends and family for free, even if they’re in another country. And with free video calls, you can have face-to-face conversations when voice or text just isn’t enough.
WHATSAPP ON WEB AND DESKTOP – Keep the Conversation Going
With WhatsApp on the web and desktop, you can seamlessly sync all of your chats to your computer so that you can chat on whatever device is most convenient for you.
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS – Share Moments that Matter
Send photos and videos on WhatsApp instantly. You can even capture the moments that matter to you most with a built-in camera. With WhatsApp, photos and videos send quickly even if you’re on a slow connection.
END-TO-END ENCRYPTION – Security by Default
When end-to-end encrypted, your messages and calls are secured so only you and the person you’re communicating with can read or listen to them, and nobody in between, not even WhatsApp.
DOCUMENTS – Document Sharing Made Easy
Send PDFs, documents, spreadsheets, slideshows, and more, without the hassle of email or file-sharing apps. You can send documents up to 100 MB, so it’s easy to get what you need over to who you want.
VOICE MESSAGES – Say What’s On Your Mind
Sometimes, your voice says it all. With just one tap you can record a Voice Message, perfect for a quick hello or a longer story.
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Google Play Store App Updates – v40.1.19
Google Play Store is a digital App/Game distribution and updates platform developed by the Android maker. All smartphones running Android bring the Google Play Store as a preloaded application. It delivers different categories of apps and games from official and third-party devs.
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Itself, Google Play Store also receives new updates with under-the-hood improvements to provide you with a seamless app installation experience. Since the Play Store updates get installed in the background, you can bookmark this page to stay updated with the latest releases.
First, check the Google Play Store version of your phone
- Open your Google Play Store app.
- Open Settings.
- Scroll to the bottom, and find the “Play Store version” there.
Latest Google Play Store Update
You can update the Google Play Store from the app itself, or you can also sideload the latest version through third-party sources, however, we don’t recommend doing so.
Google Play Store 40.1.19 — Link