Google rolls out auto-restart feature for enhanced security on Android
Google has introduced a new feature to bolster the security of Android devices. This feature is called automatic restart, and as the name indicates will reboot a device running on Android, but […]
Identity Check could come to phones with Android 16
Earlier this year, Google released a security feature known as Identity Check, which adds an extra layer of security for accessing devices outside trusted locations. Currently, this feature is exclusively available on […]
Google Pixel 9a will ship with a Battery Health Assistance feature
Google is set to introduce a useful feature for Pixel phones. The company is set to introduce "Battery health assistance" starting with the Pixel 9a. This new tool has been designed to […]
Android development moves behind closed doors, public access limited until official release
Google has announced a significant change to its Android operating system development process, moving all development work to internal branches. This shift means that the public will no longer have visibility into […]
Theft Protection on Android: what it is and how you activate the feature
Mobile phones are not only expensive, they may also hold the keys to someone's life. From personal photos over emails to finance apps or chats. Bad things can happen when a mobile […]
Google cracks down on major ad fraud scheme affecting Play Store apps with millions of downloads
Google is cracking down on an extensive ad fraud scheme that has affected over 56 million downloads across approximately 180 applications on its Play Store. The tech giant is in the process […]
Android System SafetyCore: what it does and why you may want to remove it
When Google released the October 2024 security update for Android, it made no mention of a new app that it integrated in the update. Android System SafetyCore was suddenly installed and users […]
Australia Penalizes Telegram for Failing to Timely Address Child Exploitation and Extremist Content Queries
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has imposed a fine of nearly A$1 million on Telegram for a significant delay in responding to inquiries about its measures to combat child exploitation and extremist content on […]
WhatsApp Designated as 'Very Large Online Platform' Under EU's Digital Services Act
WhatsApp has been designated as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), following its Channels feature reaching an average of 46.8 million monthly active users […]
Apple TV+ Now Available on Android Devices with Exclusive Content and Free Trial
Apple has officially launched its Apple TV+ streaming app for Android devices, marking a major expansion beyond its own hardware ecosystem. This move aims to attract a broader audience by making its […]
Google Messages to Introduce 'Delete for Everyone' Feature in RCS Chats
Google is preparing to enhance its Messages app by introducing a "Delete for Everyone" feature for Rich Communication Services (RCS) chats. This upcoming functionality will allow users to delete sent messages not […]
Mobile Malware attack used Store apps and OCR to steal cryptocurrency recovery codes
Malicious applications that are uploaded to Google's Play Store or Apple's App Store continue to be a problem for users worldwide. Google said that it blocked more than 2.3 million risky Android […]
Community developers step in as Google delays fix for Pixel performance issues
Google Pixel users have recently reported issues with lagging and stuttering in applications, a problem that has been acknowledged by the tech giant but remains unsolved as of yet. While Google has […]
Google Blocked Over 2.3 Million Risky Android Apps in 2024
Google has revealed that it blocked 2.36 million Android apps from being published on the Play Store in 2024 due to policy violations that posed potential security risks to users. This marks […]
Google Upgrades Gemini App With Faster AI Model
Google has officially rolled out its new Gemini 2.0 Flash model as the default AI for all users of the Gemini app on both web and mobile. The upgraded model, first introduced […]
Windows 11’s Start Menu Just Got a Huge Upgrade for iPhone and Android Users
Microsoft is rolling out a major update to Windows 11's Start menu, bringing seamless integration with both Android and iPhone devices. This new feature allows users to access text messages, images, call […]
New Vibration Patterns Coming to Google Sounds App for Personalized Alerts
In an exciting development for Pixel device users, the upcoming Google Sounds app version 3.2 promises to enhance haptic feedback options, allowing a more personalized tactile experience during various system events. This […]
Android 16 Beta 1 is out: here is what is new or changing
Google released the first beta version of this year's Android release, Android 16, today. With Android 16 nearing completion, it is a good time to look at the major changes of the […]
How to use your Android phone as a mobile hotspot provider for your laptop
I have visited Athens and Rome in the past couple of months and took a laptop with me to work from there. I refuse to use open Wi-Fi access points at airports, […]
Here is why App Updates from Google Play may feel like they install faster now
Google has tweaked how application updates are downloaded from the official Google Play Store. While it does not guarantee lightning speeds, the change should improve downloading for many Android users. The details: […]
Bitwarden launches standalone Bitwarden Authenticator app
Bitwarden has released a first public version of Bitwarden Authenticator, a two-factor authentication app for Android and iOS. The app generates codes for services, which are then required to sign to accounts. […]
Android on Windows: the best emulators for gaming
Would you like to play your favorite Android games on your PC? Run Android apps on PC to use them even without your Android device? It is easier than you may think […]
Google may delete (purchased) apps from your Android devices
When you buy an app or game digitally, you don't really own it. What this means is that it can be taken away from you at any time, usually without compensation. The […]
Adblocker for TV - AdGuard is available for Android TV: here is how it works
AdGuard is a popular commercial content blocking solution. It is available for a wide range of platforms already, including major operating systems and browsers, and now also for Android TV. If you […]
Important files will be gone in February 2024 when Google removes them from Files for Android
Files is the default file manager on many Android devices. Last year, the company launched a new feature that added an Important tab to the application. Limited to India, it scanned the […]
iodé turns your Android phone into a sustainable privacy fortress
France-based iodé has established itself as a viable option in the smartphone privacy and sustainability niche. The company develops iodéOS, an operating system compatible with many Android devices, and sells devices from […]
NewPipe update brings access to Live, Shorts and other content on YouTube
NewPipe is a streaming frontend for Android that supports services such as YouTube, Bandcamp or Soundcloud among others. It is a privacy-friendly ad-free player for media published on these sites. Up until […]
Dangerous Android banking trojan Chameleon reemerges
Security researchers at Threat Fabric have discovered a new variant of the Android banking trojan Chameleon. This new variant supports new device takeover capabilities that include the ability to bypass biometric prompts. […]
Android Repair Mode promises privacy during repairs
Google announced the launch of Repair Mode for select Google Pixel Android devices this week. It is designed to protect user data during repairs. The new feature is available for Pixel 8 […]
NewPipe 0.25.2 adds YouTube Video multi-audio track support
NewPipe is a popular third-party Android app for watching videos on YouTube and media on a selection of other sites, including Soundcloud. The latest release, NewPipe 0.25.2 adds support for accessing multiple […]
Google has illegal app store monopoly says jury in Epic case
A jury has just decided that Google has an illegal app store monopoly on Android. Epic Games, which sued both Apple and Google about three years ago over app store practices, has […]
Warning: Simple Mobile Tools sold to controversial ZipoApps publisher
Simple Mobile Tools, a collection of free and open source applications for Android, will soon be owned by the controversial publisher ZipoApps. All Simple Mobile Tools have a few things in common: […]
After 6 years Microsoft launches Seeing AI app for Android
When Microsoft released its Seeing AI app for Apple iOS devices in 2017, many thought that the release of an Android version was only a matter of time. Seeing AI is an […]
What's new in Android 14 QPR beta?
Google's Android operating system has consistently evolved over the years, bringing new features and enhancements to the mobile platform. As part of this continuous improvement process, Google routinely releases Quarterly Platform Releases […]
WhatsApp backups will soon count against your Google cloud storage on Android
WhatsApp users on Android who use the backup feature of the messaging app will have backups count against their Google cloud storage quota. Backups allow Android users to back up all of […]
Google Chrome 120 won't run on Android 7 (Nougat) devices
Android users who still run Android Nougat on their devices won't be able to upgrade the Google Chrome browser to version 120 on their devices. Google announced the change on its Chrome […]
Samsung Auto Blocker: new Samsung Galaxy Security tool
Samsung Auto Blocker is a new security tool for Samsung Galaxy devices that promises to protect devices from certain threats. The opt-in feature is part of One UI 6, which Samsung is […]
Android is getting real-time scanning protections during app installs
Google announced today that it is improving protections on Android to better protect users against new threats. The enhancement of Google Play Protect addresses threats that come from the installation of new […]
A very dangerous trojan that targets Android users has been detected
A new and devious Android banking trojan known as SpyNote has come to light. If you open your phone with an update notification, think twice before confirming the installation as SpyNote disguises […]
Lenovo introduces Android as a Windows alternative on some of its desktop PCs
Lenovo announced a partnership with Esper Device Management this week that brings Esper's custom Android operating system to some Lenovo PCs. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M70a 3rd Gen desktop is the first device […]
