You Got Your Android In My Windows!

A limited number of Android apps are now available to use on Windows 11 as part of the Windows Insider Beta program.

October 22, 2021 It's October 22, 2021. It's National Make A Dog's Day and Friday! Relax on the couch with your snuggly, wet-nosed friend and show how much you love them. Maybe share some music with them, too! Have fun. Apple Music | Spotify     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 462 articles, 18 podcasts, 11 press releases, 404 tweets, and 17 YouTube videos 1. Windows 11 Gets Its First Android Apps The ability to use Android apps on Windows 11 is finally available to those in the Windows Insider Beta program. Theres a limited selection of apps right now, like Kindle, the United Airlines app, and Khan Academy Kids, but expect to see more in the future. Windows + Android is officially here! 2. Apple's M1 Max GPU Runs Circles Around Original M1 Chip A new benchmark test shows Apple's M1 Max GPU is indeed much faster than its predecessor. In fact, it's roughly 3x faster than the M1 used in the 13-inch MacBook Pro, and outpaces every other Apple laptop or desktop in single-core performance. Believe the hype; it's harder, better, faster, stronger. 3. Google Calendar Gets a New Focus Feature Google Calendar is getting a new feature called Focus time, and it's similar to the Out of Office option. When used, you block off a Focus time, and you have the option to automatically decline meetings or events that take place during that period. Finally, a good tool to help miss meetings focus on work. 🦑 Go Deeper Apple's new AirPods (3rd generation) are sweat- and water-resistant, and can last up to six hours on a single charge. Rob Rich thinks that makes them perfect for runners, and we're inclined to agree.     🎱 By the Numbers Of course it's primarily mobile Data: Litmus It makes sense people primarily check their email using their phones/tablets, and we see why webmail (Outlook.com, Gmail.com, etc), is close behind. But we're curious what 'Other' is. Smartwatch? Digital assistant? Or maybe someone has them all forwarded to a printer? We hope it's the last one. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal If you need a new Android smartwatch, all of Samsung's Galaxy Watch4 models are $50 off at Best Buy right now. LTE? Bluetooth? In Black? In Silver? They're all up for grabs. Hop to it! Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Welcome to Hacking 201." —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor Want to get some insight into phishing campaigns? Google has released a breakdown on one attempt that targets YouTubers, highlighting the attackers' tactics, social media accounts, and more! (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  The fastest starship on the shelf Image: LEGO, Amazon If you have more room on the shelf for LEGO models, might we introduce you to the LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon? With over 1300 pieces and seven LEGO Star Wars figures including Finn, Chewbacca, and R2-D2, this is sure to be a fine addition to your collection. 🎥 Behind the Scenes Directors like streaming movies on their terms Dune arrived on HBO Max on Thursday, and while it may be appreciated by movie-watchers, the film's director, Denis Villeneuve, isn't as thrilled. In fact, he took to Variety in December to proclaim his disdain for the move. Do you agree?     🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]