The big selling point for Googlebook is that it's a desktop platform that deeply integrates with your Android phone but,...
Mobile⏱ 1 min read · Source: 9to5Google
⚡ Key Takeaways
- There are several core features that work between Android phones and Googlebook including app streaming, notification sync, “Continue On” for compatible apps, and more.
- Google Play Services 26.37 (on the phone) is the version you’re looking for.
- Cross-device Services also needs to be updated to 1.0.1346, again through the Play Store.
9to5Google reports: The big selling point for Googlebook is that it’s a desktop platform that deeply integrates with your Android phone but, at launch, those “Better Together” sync features are in a messy place. Google is now rolling out updates, including the bafflingly-missing support for Samsung devices.
Key Points
- There are several core features that work between Android phones and Googlebook including app streaming, notification sync, “Continue On” for compatible apps, and more.
- Google Play Services 26.37 (on the phone) is the version you’re looking for.
- Cross-device Services also needs to be updated to 1.0.1346, again through the Play Store.
The Details
In a post on Reddit, Google explains that it has started rolling out “smoother first-time setup” for these features, reducing the needed steps to actually set up these cross-device features. Better Together features work with Pixel and compatible Android 17 phones including Xiaomi, Oppo, OnePlus, Motorola, Lenovo, Honor, Sharp, Sony, Samsung (One UI 9.0), and more.
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