Welcome to the 499th edition of Android Apps Weekly. Here are the big headlines from the last week:
- Google Chrome may let you share passwords with up to six other people. Those six people are, of course, part of your Google family group if you have one. Once the feature goes live, there should be a share button in the Password Manager section of the browser. It’ll let you share individual passwords with people. Hit the link to learn more.
- Google Photos brought Locked Folder to Pixel phones, and eventually other Android phones, in 2021. Now, the feature is being rolled out for iOS and web users. You’ll be able to store, access, and alter your Locked Folder from the new platforms. In addition, Google Photos is simplifying the settings menu in order to make it easier to use.
- The Google Home app is adding more starters and actions to its Household Routines function. The functions aren’t terribly powerful. For example, one of them pauses or unpauses music when a device is plugged in or charging. However, it’s nice to see Google filling out the functionality a bit more. Hit the link to learn more details.
- Google Message may bring satellite texting to over 150 countries. There is evidence to support a partnership between Google and Garmin where users can use satellites to text during emergency situations. There isn’t a clear date when the Satellite Emergency SOS feature is slated to go live.
- WhatsApp is finally rolling out support for HD video to both Android and iOS devices. It’s baffling that this wasn’t a thing until this week, but it’s here now. The change increases the maximum video quality from 480p to 720p. It’s not a massive bump, but it’ll certainly look better than what’s was available before.
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