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How many times have you heard that phrase uttered after some sort of upsetting, stressful, or unexpectedly painful experience? Especially in the United States, people routinely say this in an effort to demonstrate some feigned expression of equanimity, often after someone else apologizes for saying or doing something upsetting. People say things like this (or “I’m fine,” or “No problem”) to appear to remain above the fray or to avoid “getting into it,” as if it is possible to be somehow transcendent and untouched by messy human emotions....

Google had already mentioned that YouTube would be coming to Android Automotive in the future, but now we’re hearing that more apps like EPIX NOW and Tubi TV are on the way too. This announcement also means that there will be better browsing of video content on the Android Automotive screen in the car. Google has said that it should also make it easier for developers to make apps for Android Automotive thanks to the new tools that help translate tablet-sized apps to parked car experiences....

Google is said to be “doubling down” on Pixel phones & its hardware Google is said to be “doubling down” on Pixel phones & its hardware All of this is based on an internal document that The Information managed to get ahold of. Removing Google Assistant support on some Wear OS watches, and lessening support for Assistant features are a part of the change within the company. In case you’re worried this will affect Google’s support for its partners and Android makers, it should not....

Google One primarily offers expanded cloud storage but the company has been gradually adding new features to it. Today, you get add-ons like a VPN, direct access to Google experts, rebate on Google Store purchases, and many others with it, though some add-ons are exclusive to select subscription plans. Prices start at $1.99 per month and go up to $9.99 per month. Play Pass, on the other hand, is a subscription service that gives you access to paid Android apps and games for a monthly nominal fee of $4....

For the uninitiated, Data Safety is a new section in Play Store app listings. It is a developer-supplied summary of how an app collects and uses your data. You’ll find information on the type of data collected, its purpose, security measures put in place by the app’s developers, and more. This section also tells you whether your data is shared with third parties. Google is making Data Safety mandatory for all Play Store apps next month....