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Daniel Golightly
Junior Editor

Daniel has been writing for AndroidHeadlines since 2016. As a Junior Editor for the site, Daniel specializes in reviewing a diverse range of technology products and covering topics related to phones at the affordable end of the market. Daniel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering and has a background in Writing and Graphics Design that drives his passion for Android, Google products, the science behind the technology, and the direction it's heading. Contact him at [email protected]

Chrome As Used By Google Search and Discover Is Getting A New UI
By Daniel Golightly · September 27, 2022
Meta Faces Down $175 Million Fine Over Facebook & Instagram Live Tech
A federal judge in Texas has now ruled that Facebook parent Meta will pay Voxer…
By Daniel Golightly · September 23, 2022
Motorola & Chicago Bulls Have Signed A Multiyear Team-Up
The 2022-23 NBA preseason is well underway and at least one team, the Chicago Bulls,…
By Daniel Golightly · September 23, 2022
Nintendo Accounts Are Losing Twitter, Facebook Account Linking Soon
Starting October 25, owners of Nintendo accounts and Nintendo Online users will no longer be…
By Daniel Golightly · September 21, 2022
Go A More Eco-Friendly Route With New Google Search Travel Options
Google Search is getting some significant updates today, allowing users to make more eco-friendly travel…
By Daniel Golightly · September 20, 2022
No LastPass User Credentials Were Stolen, But The Hack Lasted For Days
Last month's LastPass hack resulted in some stolen source code but no user credentials appear…
By Daniel Golightly · September 19, 2022
Snapchat For Web Is Available For You Now Too, No Subscription Needed
Snapchat for Web is no longer only available to Snapchat+ subscribers but to every user…
By Daniel Golightly · September 15, 2022
EU Antitrust Ruling Reduces 2018 Fines But Puts Google On Notice
A new ruling from the EU General Court has upheld most of a 2018 ruling…
By Daniel Golightly · September 14, 2022
New Emoji Are Coming To Android In December, Some Are Animated
Google has now announced a new set of emoji coming to Android, Chrome, and elsewhere…
By Daniel Golightly · September 13, 2022
Soon You'll Be Able To Beta Test Google Home Public Preview Versions
Google Home is the search giant's de facto home for Nest and Google-branded smart home…
By Daniel Golightly · September 12, 2022
Meta Has Scheduled Its Next VR Event & It Could Be Big
Meta may best be known as the parent company for one of the biggest social…
By Daniel Golightly · September 9, 2022
Go A More Eco-Friendly Route With Google Maps, Now In Europe
Google Maps is getting an update this week in Europe that will allow users to…
By Daniel Golightly · September 9, 2022
YouTube TV On Apple TV & Fire TV Supports Surround Sound
Support for Dolby 5.1 surround sound for some YouTube TV content is spreading to Apple…
By Daniel Golightly · September 8, 2022
USB4 Version 2.0 Is Backwards Compatible & Speeds Twice As Fast
The USB Promoter Group has now officially unveiled a new standard for USB4 dubbed version…
By Daniel Golightly · September 6, 2022
Google Chrome Custom Tabs Are Less Obscure From Version 105
Google Chrome has and continues to be improved in significant ways but while the latest…
By Daniel Golightly · September 6, 2022
Luckily, Massive TikTok Security Breach Found By Microsoft Wasn't Used
TikTok has spent a lot of time focused on security concerns lately but at least…
By Daniel Golightly · September 1, 2022
FTC Calls Out Alleged Fake Reviews, Listings On Roommate App Roomster
Rental discovery apps cover the gamut from cars and tools to homes but now the…
By Daniel Golightly · August 31, 2022
Google Contacts Is Getting Chip-Style Filters For Some
Google's de facto phone number and email-storing app, Google Contacts, is getting an overhaul that…
By Daniel Golightly · August 30, 2022
Google Lens Feature Looks To Bring More Useful Screen Searching
Google Lens is already a useful AI-driven feature on Android phones but it could soon…
By Daniel Golightly · August 29, 2022
Updated Google Meet Gets Push-To-Talk Style Muting On The Web
A fresh update rolling out on the server-side for the web version of Google Meet…
By Daniel Golightly · August 29, 2022
Meta Account Support For Quest VR Means You Can Distance From Facebook
For those looking to distance themselves from Facebook but still play with Quest VR setups,…
By Daniel Golightly · August 25, 2022
The New Google Wallet Might Just Be Available In Your Country Now
Google is opening up its somewhat confusing Wallet app in new countries this week, making…
By Daniel Golightly · August 23, 2022
TikTok 2022 Election Center Pools Facts, Fights Misinformation
TikTok is looking to take action to combat misinformation for the 2022 US mid-term election…
By Daniel Golightly · August 22, 2022
The IRS Does Not Like The Google Pixel 'Hold For Me' Feature…
The IRS will reportedly hang up on users who take advantage of the "Hold For…
By Daniel Golightly · August 22, 2022
Mass Accidental Notification From Airbnb Appears To Be A Test
Airbnb appears to have suffered some sort of glitch that sent a mass test notification…
By Daniel Golightly · August 17, 2022
Four Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro Models Appear At FCC Ahead…
The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have now reportedly been handed over to…
By Daniel Golightly · August 16, 2022
Google Wallet Digital ID Storage May Make Your Future Flights Easier
A new feature may be headed to the new Google Wallet that could make going…
By Daniel Golightly · August 15, 2022
Can't Decide On A New Galaxy Foldable Case? Spigen Covers That &…
For those who haven't decided on a protective case for their new Galaxy foldable, whether…
By Daniel Golightly · August 15, 2022
Lens AI Is Now Used Everywhere For Google Image Search
Google Lens has been around for some time now as the search giant's de facto…
By Daniel Golightly · August 12, 2022
Google Stadia Is Expanding To New Regions, Not Shutting Down
Hot off the heels of news that the Google cloud gaming platform, Stadia, isn't shutting…
By Daniel Golightly · August 11, 2022
Incipio Has Slim-Fit Style & Protection For The Latest Galaxy Z Series
Just in time for the unveiling of the new Samsung Galaxy Z series -- the…
By Daniel Golightly · August 10, 2022
Enhanced Security Mode For Microsoft Edge Keeps You Safer
Microsoft is reportedly all set to roll out a new safety feature dubbed "Enhanced Security…
By Daniel Golightly · August 9, 2022
Elon Musk Challenges Twitter CEO To "Public Debate" On Bot Percentages
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has now apparently challenged the top Twitter executive to…
By Daniel Golightly · August 8, 2022
Google Looks To VR & AR Future With Immersive Stream For XR…
Google is now reported to be "actively" working on a new OpenXR client to bring…
By Daniel Golightly · August 8, 2022
New US Task Force Looks To Take On Telecom Middlemen On Robocalls
Robocalls within the US have slowed but not dropped off entirely but a new Anti-Robocall…
By Daniel Golightly · August 5, 2022
Google Releases Pixel 6 Series Update In Lieu Of Delayed August Patch
Google has started rolling out a new fix for its Pixel 6 series, following reports…
By Daniel Golightly · August 5, 2022
Are Google Calendar Goals Up Next On The Chopping Block?
Google Calendar may be cutting out the "goals" feature in the near future, based on…
By Daniel Golightly · August 4, 2022
Now You Can Get Pregnant, Or Not, With The Oura Ring &…
For tech lovers who are familiar with fertility tracking apps, the Natural Cycles app now…
By Daniel Golightly · August 4, 2022
Yelp Update Brings Its Top-Rated Restaurant Reviewing App Into 2022
Popular restaurant reviewing and travel help service Yelp has set out to modernize its service…
By Daniel Golightly · August 3, 2022
Gboard Material You Colorizes Even More Of The UI For More Users…
Google's incredibly popular Gboard keyboard is getting a Material You boost, offering more color on…
By Daniel Golightly · August 3, 2022
Reports Suggest Amazon Is Struggling To Meet Its Emissions Goals
Amazon is reportedly not doing a great job of meetings the emissions portion of its…
By Daniel Golightly · August 2, 2022
Gen 2 Snapdragon 8 Could Come To A Phone As Early As…
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has already been in the news lately but now rumors suggest…
By Daniel Golightly · August 1, 2022
Google's Pixel 6a Is Facing A Broken Finger Print Scanner Issue
Users who were hoping for strong, fingerprint biometrics security for their Pixel 6a may need…
By Daniel Golightly · July 29, 2022
Meta Seeks Guidance In Continuing COVID-19 Misinformation Fight
Facebook parent company Meta has now asked the company oversight committee, the Oversight Board, whether…
By Daniel Golightly · July 28, 2022
Google Pixel 7, Pro May Use Even More Samsung ISOCELL Camera Sensors
Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will allegedly follow in the footsteps of the…
By Daniel Golightly · July 27, 2022
Google Pixel 6a Isn't Even Out Yet But Already Has Fingerprint Issues
The Google Pixel 6a won't officially be available until July 28 but some users have…
By Daniel Golightly · July 26, 2022
Turn Your Wired Android Auto Wireless, Motorola MA1 Is Back In Stock
Android Auto users who want to add wireless functionality to their wired head units will…
By Daniel Golightly · July 26, 2022
Update To Chrome 103 Or Later Now To Avoid A Big Zero…
Users of Google's Chrome browser will want to update to at least version v103.0.5060.114 to…
By Daniel Golightly · July 25, 2022
A Known "Unknown Sign-In" Error Is Plaguing Microsoft Outlook Users
Microsoft is hard at work looking to fix an ongoing "Unknown sign-in activity" error that's…
By Daniel Golightly · July 22, 2022
Samsung May Invest Up to $200B On US Chip Plants In A…
New reports now suggest that Samsung could invest as much as $200 billion to build…
By Daniel Golightly · July 21, 2022
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro Can Now Run Android 13 Beta 2, With…
Android 13 Beta 2 is now available for Lenovo Tab P12 Pro, reports indicate following…
By Daniel Golightly · July 20, 2022
Samsung Galaxy A24, A34, and A54 Cameras Specs Leak, One Sensor Short
A fresh report from Samsung's home region has allegedly leaked the specs for the cameras…
By Daniel Golightly · July 20, 2022