… Many consider automatic tracking one of Kindle’s few remaining ecosystem advantages. The move also feels very on-brand for Kobo. While Amazon’s Kindle ecosystem continues to feel increasingly closed off, Kobo has steadily pitched a more flexible but equally well-rounded alternative. …
… This was a problem that would appear, regardless of whatever ecosystem the user was embedded in. With today’s announcement, at least it should be easier to set up your IKEA devices with Samsung’s ecosystem. …
… But the company is also getting some less welcome feedback from another corner of its wearable ecosystem, as some Pixel Watch owners say a recent update has broken SpO2 and skin temperature tracking on their current devices. …
… As mentioned earlier, ADB has been a cornerstone of the advanced Android ecosystem for years. …
… Samsung is also adding a new Hearing Health feature that works across the Galaxy ecosystem. …
… Also, the compatibility is broad within the Homey ecosystem. …
… All of which rely on installation from outside Google’s ecosystem. …
… Alongside the visual overhaul, Google has also reorganized the discussion categories around its broader health ecosystem. …
… There’s some ecosystem progress here, though, as Google has mandated 64-bit versions of TV apps by August 2026. The search giant isn’t mandating TV boxes with 64-bit Android just yet, but the transition has clearly begun. So it looks like the ecosystem is moving in the right direction. …
… The reality is that the Kindle ecosystem is feeling increasingly too controlled. If you want to take some control back, you have to step outside the default setup. The easiest move is turning off automatic updates so your books stop changing on their own. …