Mozilla's Indonesia-exclusive Firefox Rocket browser is now Firefox Lite

Mozilla started messing around with a pared down version of its Firefox browser specifically for Indonesia late last year. It's got the data-saving features you'd come to expect in a bare-bones mobile browser, like options to not load images or save web pages to read offline. Now, the project has a new name: Firefox Lite. What Lite's new handle lacks in uniqueness, it makes up for in practicality. Rocket didn't really let on what the app was all about; with Lite, you know what you're getting into. Read More Mozilla's Indonesia-exclusive Firefox Rocket browser is now Firefox Lite was written by the awesome team at Android Police. Android Match ae http://androidmatch.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

Google Calendar adds 'Propose a new time' option to meetings

Google Calendar is a pretty good way to manage your time, but since it's a core app in G Suite, "pretty good" isn't good enough. One of the many things potential meeting attendees might expect to be able to do in a business calendar app is suggest a different time, due to a conflict perhaps, but that hasn't been possible in Google Calendar up to now. Thankfully, Google is finally adding an option to meetings that will allow you to 'Propose a new time.' It's nestled behind the little expansion arrow that sits next to the "Yes, No, or Maybe" attendance selector, alongside side the option to add a note. Read More Google Calendar adds 'Propose a new time' option to meetings was written by the awesome team at Android Police. Android Match ae http://androidmatch.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

Chrome 68 Beta bug gives the tab switcher a very basic look, but it should be temporary

According to several reports we've received over the past couple of weeks, a bug appears to be happening for Chrome 68 Beta users that transforms their neat card-based tab switcher into a super basic list of open tabs. If you're affected, you only need to give it some time, it should revert back to the regular switcher after a day or two. The layout these users are seeing is nothing out of the ordinary. Read More Chrome 68 Beta bug gives the tab switcher a very basic look, but it should be temporary w as written by the awesome team at Android Police. Android Match ae http://androidmatch.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

WhatsApp starts showing a 'Mark as read' button on notifications for some users

Not to be outdone by Telegram's new "Mark as read" button on notifications, WhatsApp is rolling the same feature out to some users now. Not everyone is able to see this shortcut, even those of us on the latest beta, so it appears the function is enabled via a server-side switch. We've received several reports from users on the most recent beta v2.18.232 who are seeing this new "Mark as read" option on WhatsApp notifications. Read More WhatsApp starts showing a 'Mark as read' button on notifications for some users was written by the awesome team at Android Police. Android Match ae http://androidmatch.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

[Update: Pulled] Latest Google app beta (v8.14.12) repeatedly crashing for many

Update 1: 2018/07/30 9:42pm PDT The update has been pulled, other devices also affected Developer previews aren't always the most stable, and they aren't meant to be. They are the process by which a stable is created. Because of that, sometimes it's possible to run into a few issues when using them, and it appears many are seeing a repeated force close problem with the latest version of the Google app beta (v8.14.12). Read More [Update: Pulled] Latest Google app beta (v8.14.12) repeatedly crashing for many was written by the awesome team at Android Police. Android Match ae http://androidmatch.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

Ecobee introduces Peak Relief pilot program to save money during peak price hours

If you own an Ecobee thermostat, you may be eligible to join a new program Ecobee calls "Peak Relief." This pilot program aims to save you up to 10 percent on your heating bill (on top of the savings you're already used to thanks to a smart thermostat) by avoiding turning the heat or A/C up during peak hours. This program is only available in certain areas in California, Ontario, and Arizona and only works if you have electric heating. Once you're enrolled, the thermostat will either heat or cool right before peak hours to keep you comfortable without wasting money during peak hours. It's definitely an awesome idea made even better by the option of selecting "basic savings" or "super savings" if you're up for giving up a bit of comfort for saving money and easing the stress on the power grid. If your electricity provider charges based on time of day and you reside in the aforementioned locations, hit this link to be notified when the pilot program is available to you! Android Match ae http://androidmatch.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

Google Chrome now accessible with Daydream VR

Google Daydream is Google's virtual reality system and can be used with either a phone in a headset or standalone headsets like the Lenovo Mirage Solo. If you were using the former, you could fire up Google Chrome and use it in the VR headset. However, this was impossible with standalone headsets. Fortunately, Google has announced that Chrome can now be launched with the Daydream launcher. It's a fully-featured browser with bookmarks, voice commands, and even incognito mode if you really need it. Google also added a "cinema mode" to optimize viewing content in Chrome using a VR headset. If you have a VR headset, check to see if you can update Chrome in the Play Store. If you received the update, throw on the headset and give it a shot! Android Match ae http://androidmatch.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default