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Alto-falante inteligente esférico sobre uma mesa, com ondas azuis e um escudo luminoso com cadeado.

Apps and Files27/09/20266 min read

Bee Private Compute: Amazon's conversation privacy claims and open questions

Amazon describes discarded audio, device-held keys, and isolated processing for Bee. Learn about the independent assessment, service data, integrations, and account deletion.

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Celular exibindo um arquivo ao lado de um notebook onde ele não aparece, com ícones de nuvem, sincronização, conta e alertas entre os dispositivos.

Apps and Files26/09/20266 min read

File appears on the phone but not on the computer: how to check sync and account

Learn how to determine whether a file is only on the phone, under another account, or in the cloud without syncing to the computer, and how to distinguish an online file from a loc...

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Dois smartphones Android exibem a mesma conversa, um com fundo de pôr do sol e balões coloridos e outro com visual padrão, ao lado de uma paleta de temas.

Apps and Files11/09/20264 min read

Google Messages chat themes: how to change backgrounds and colors, and what only you see

Learn how to apply a theme to each Google Messages conversation, use your own photo or a preset wallpaper, and understand why the visual change is not shown to the recipient.

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Celular sobre uma mesa mostrando um mapa e uma lista de objetos, ao lado de passaporte, chaves, carteira, guarda-chuva e mochila.

Apps and Files11/09/20266 min read

Find Hub 'Remembered': how to save where you put a passport, keys and other items

Find Hub's Remembered feature manually saves where you left an item so you can look it up later; it does not replace a tracker tag or follow the item in real time.

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Laptop com o app Gemini em ambiente Windows, teclas Alt e Espaço destacadas e cartões visuais de compatibilidade e conta de trabalho.

Apps and Files11/09/20266 min read

Gemini on Windows: requirements, Alt + Space shortcut, and work account limits

Check the Gemini for Windows requirements, how to install and open it with Alt + Space, and what changes when you use a work or school account.

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Celular Android antigo com alerta ao lado de conversas indo para a nuvem e sendo transferidas para um smartphone mais novo.

Apps and Files08/09/20266 min read

WhatsApp drops Android 5 on Sept. 8, 2026: check your version, save chats and migrate

WhatsApp moves to Android 6 or newer on September 8, 2026. Learn how to check your system, preserve chats and migrate with less risk.

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Dois viajantes conversam junto a um rio; um segura um celular com a tela bloqueada e o outro ouve pelo telefone, com ondas de áudio e balões de idiomas entre eles.

Apps and Files07/09/20264 min read

Google Translate live: background use on Android and iPhone earpiece audio

See what changed in Live translate: background and lock-screen operation on Android, earpiece audio on iPhone, and the key difference between the platforms.

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Pessoa segura um smartphone com símbolos de atualização e cinco elementos visuais ao redor representando localização de objetos, movimento em veículo, visão assistida, notas compartilhadas e personalização de conversas.

Apps and Files06/09/20266 min read

September 2026 Android Drop: 5 new features and how to tell if they reached your phone

September’s package adds features to Find Hub, Motion Assist, Gemini Live and Google Messages. See the requirements and what to check before looking for each one.

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Mão segura um iPhone cercado por ícones de loja de apps, download, pagamento, reembolso e segurança, com a bandeira do Brasil ao fundo.

Apps and Files05/09/20269 min read

Alternative iPhone app stores in Brazil: installation, payments, refunds, and security

In Brazil, iOS 26.5 enables alternative iPhone app marketplaces and expands ways to pay for digital goods and services. Learn who handles billing, purchase history, refunds, and se...

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Smartphone exibindo um passe digital na Carteira do Google ao lado de um passaporte brasileiro e acessórios de viagem, com paisagem do Rio de Janeiro ao fundo.

Apps and Files04/09/20266 min read

Google Wallet ID pass in Brazil: how to create it, use it and understand its limits

The feature turns verified passport data into a digital credential for proving age or identity in compatible services, but it does not replace Brazil's RG, CIN or a physical passpo...

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Viajante em aeroporto segura um celular com interface de preenchimento do Chrome e Carteira do Google ao lado de passaporte brasileiro, cartão de embarque e malas.

Apps and Files04/09/20266 min read

Chrome on mobile can use Google Wallet to autofill passport and travel data: how to enable and control it

Chrome's enhanced autofill on Android and iPhone can use travel, vehicle and identity data from Google Wallet. Learn how to enable it, review re-authentication and control what is ...

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Smartphone com conversa genérica exibindo checklist colaborativo, avatares de participantes e botão de adicionar em tons claros e verdes.

Apps and Files02/09/20264 min read

Collaborative notes in Google Messages: how to create, edit, and understand the rollout

Learn how to use Google Keep inside Google Messages, who gets access to shared notes, and why the feature may not appear for everyone yet.

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