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You still need to sideload Android apps, but the new multitasking feature makes it easier than ever to run them on the Quest 2.

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The new multitasking capability for the Oculus Quest 2 has finally made its way to some users.
The new feature fixes some issues with running Android apps on the VR system.
You’ll still need to sideload apps in order to use them.

Facebook unveiled a bunch of new features for the Oculus Quest 2 in June, including a new multitasking support that would let you open multiple windows and apps in VR as a part of the system’s v30 update. That capability, however, didn’t arrive when users downloaded the system’s latest version during the weeks that followed. That is, until now.

As per UploadVR, some Quest 2 users have started picking up the multitasking feature. It’s disabled by default, so you’ll have to manually turn it on by heading over to the Experimental Features menu in the Quest settings. After that, you can then launch an app fro…

It could be a new iteration of Chromecast, but then again, it’s anybody’s guess for now.

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A new wireless streaming device from Google passed through the FCC.
The device could be a new Chromecast, but it’s unlikely.
The mysterious device could be released alongside the upcoming Google Pixel phones.

Every device that gets to consumers’ hands passes through the Federal Communications Commission first, with most of the filings bearing little to no information at all about their functionality. The latest such device is one made by Google, and it’s believed to be a new Chromecast.

First spotted by Android Police, the new FCC filing reveals a wireless streaming device with the model number GJQ9T. It was filed on July 20 and received the FCC’s clearance on August 5. There’s actually nothing in the document that points to anything close to the description of the Chromecast, so the device remains a mystery at the moment.

Nonetheless, if the timing of the document’s …

The app has introduced a cloud clipboard feature that’s long been available to Galaxy S21 owners.

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Microsoft’s SwiftKey Beta app has picked up a new update for its clipboard feature.
The new capability lets you sync your clipboard history across your Android phone and Windows PC.
The feature retains your collection of copied texts only for an hour.

Microsoft’s SwiftKey Beta app has added a new capability that allows you to sync your Android phone’s clipboard with your Windows PC. The new feature has rolled out as part of the latest update to one of the best keyboard apps for Android.

Cloud clipboard syncing can help you save time for text entry, and it comes in handy especially if you’re in the habit of switching between your PC and mobile device. With SwiftKey Beta version 7.8.5.3, duplicating your copied text across all your devices can feel like a breeze.

If you want to try it out, you must have the latest version of SwiftKey Beta and sign in to your …

The new Google Translate experience focuses on one-handed use, but some elements are not functional for now.

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Google seems to be working on a new design for the Translate app.
The new interface makes it easier to access some of the app’s key functionalities in one-handed mode.
Translate’s fresh makeover could launch alongside the release of the Google Pixel 6 devices.

Google Translate is one of the company’s services that hasn’t seen much love in a while now, but that could be changing soon. Google appears to be working on a major redesign for the Translate app.

XDA Developers spotted the new UI as part of the app’s version 6.21 release that rolled out over the weekend. The latest version includes a new Activity titled “NewTranslateActivity” that introduces a fresh interface. However, some key functionalities in the new UI remain inactive for now, such as the camera button, More button, star button at the top left, and the account button at the top right.

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You can now add your health data stats to Google Fit without relying on third-party apps.

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Google Fit has gained a new update which adds a new “Browse” tab.
The new tab gives quick access to your health data stats under six categories.
The update has also added “Material You” design elements to the app.

Google has rolled out a new update for the Fit app that allows you to browse your health and fitness stats from your connected apps in a single location, thanks to the new “Browse” tab.

The update is part of version 2.61 of the app, and it introduces a better way of managing your data than the previous iteration. The new Browse tab organizes your data into six categories: Activity, Body measurements, Vitals, Nutrition, Sleep, and Cycle tracking. The new interface makes it easier to access your health and fitness data in one of the best fitness apps for Android.

Prior to this change, you had to dig through the app’s homepage in order to locate the right card…