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fromZDNET
2 days ago
Mobile UX

How to restart your Android phone without the power button: 2 free and easy methods

Tech industry
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Google will let 'experienced users' keep sideloading Android apps

Google will require developer identity verification for all Android apps while adding an advanced install flow for experienced users and limited, lower-verified student/hobbyist accounts.
Software development
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Google will let expert Android users to sideload all apps

Google will relax some Android developer registration and app signing rules, adding an opt-in installation path for experienced users while delaying full implementation.
fromZDNET
2 days ago
Mobile UX

How to restart your Android phone without the power button: 2 free and easy methods

Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
3 days ago

Google's Private AI Compute promises good-as-local privacy in the Gemini cloud

Private AI Compute will combine cloud-scale compute with device-grade privacy, enabling agentic AI on Android while keeping user data isolated and protected.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Elle Fanning shares what makes this new Predator vulnerable in 'Badlands'

"This is the first time we actually see the Predator really emoting and being vulnerable," said Fanning.
Film
Information security
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

EFF Teams Up With AV Comparatives to Test Android Stalkerware Detection by Major Antivirus Apps

Stalkerware detection remains uneven: some Android antivirus products detect nearly all stalkerware while others miss many samples, including default Google Play Protect.
#antitrust
fromFortune
1 week ago
Tech industry

Google, Epic Games reach 'comprehensive settlement' over long-running Play Store antitrust case | Fortune

fromFast Company
2 months ago
US politics

Google and Apple stock prices are on the rise after the search giant avoided harsh consequences in antitrust case

fromAol
2 months ago
US news

Google will not be forced to sell off Chrome or Android, judge rules in landmark antitrust ruling

fromFortune
1 week ago
Tech industry

Google, Epic Games reach 'comprehensive settlement' over long-running Play Store antitrust case | Fortune

fromFast Company
2 months ago
US politics

Google and Apple stock prices are on the rise after the search giant avoided harsh consequences in antitrust case

fromAol
2 months ago
US news

Google will not be forced to sell off Chrome or Android, judge rules in landmark antitrust ruling

#google
#google-play-store
Software development
fromInfoWorld
2 weeks ago

The top 4 JVM languages and why developers love them

Kotlin, Scala, Groovy, and Clojure represent the most important JVM languages after Java, each offering distinct strengths for different use cases.
#ayaneo
Software development
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago

Apple Previews SDK for Building Android Apps with Swift

The Swift SDK for Android enables compiling and running Swift packages on Android, providing a tailored Swift toolchain, standard library, and Android API bindings.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
3 weeks ago

.NET 10 RC 2 features .NET MAUI, Android updates

.NET 10 RC 2 adds .NET MAUI microphone permission, XAML source generation and Android improvements, and ships as the final RC with go-live support.
Digital life
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

This messaging mecca integrates Slack, WhatsApp, and Telegram

Beeper consolidates messages from major platforms into one unified interface, enabling SMS and multiple app conversations to be accessed in one place.
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Boox P6 Pro adds color e-ink screen, cellular connectivity

Boox - the brand behind the smartphone-sized Android e-readers is gearing up to launch a new entry with the P6 Pro. It's still as compact as a phone like previous entries, but it will be available with an optional color e-ink display and a SIM slot for 4G and 5G data connectivity. Boox P6 Pro One of the big missing features on the Boox Palma 2 was the lack of cellular connectivity so the P6 Pro is bringing a welcome addition.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Dbrand lets Android users drink the Cosmic Orange juice, too

The skins are also available for Samsung, Google Pixel, and Apple's phones, including the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 lineup. "When Tim Cook hand-picked the new Cosmic Orange colorway, he had no idea we'd be ripping it off for a colormatched skin," Dbrand said in its press release. "To be fair, we didn't think it'd be popular enough to warrant a ripoff. Now that it has, we're all too happy to turn your Android into a Temu iPhone."
Gadgets
#private-dns
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why you should ASAP

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why it makes such a big difference

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why you should ASAP

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why it makes such a big difference

Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Nothing's new AI OS isn't really an OS, or new

Nothing launched Playground, an Android-based app store for user-designed, AI-generated apps, positioning Essential as its suite of AI-related products toward AI-native mobile experiences.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Google reveals its Android for PC is coming next year

Rebaseline ChromeOS on Android to accelerate Android AI advancements to laptops and unify the laptop with the Android ecosystem.
Apple
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Apple Music on Android gets 3 new iOS 26 features - but not the best one

Apple Music for Android gains pinning, lyrics translation and pronunciation, and a refreshed Replay interface while AutoMix remains exclusive to Apple devices.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

WhatsApp adds built-in text translations on iPhone and Android

WhatsApp is rolling out in-chat message translation on iPhone and Android, allowing users to translate messages into their preferred languages.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

This new Chrome trick turn any web page into a podcast - how it works

Chrome for Android converts web pages into AI-generated two-host podcast-style audio, providing a conversational alternative to standard read-aloud voices.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Ultraloq adds Android tap-to-unlock to its Apple Home Key smart lock

The Ultraloq Bolt NFC smart lock is receiving a free upgrade that enables near-field communication (NFC) tap-to-unlock with compatible Android phones. The model currently supports Apple's Home Key, which lets you tap-to-unlock with an iPhone. The update makes it one of the first locks to offer the functionality across both iOS and Android, without requiring the phone to be unlocked or specific apps to be running. The ability comes via a free software upgrade to the U Home app, available now in the Google Play Store.
Gadgets
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Google Keep, discarded: A smart new source for Android location reminders

Google giveth - and Google taketh away. If there's one thing we've learned as Android-adoring animals over the years, it's that you can't ever fully count on Google to stick with something forever. The company pivots, rebrands, and eradicates apps and options as often as I eat waffles (which, conveniently enough, seems to be roughly once every few months). And sometimes, that means something genuinely useful that you rely on and appreciate suddenly ceases to exist.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Nova Launcher's founder and sole developer has left

Nova Launcher's sole remaining developer left the parent company after being asked to stop working on the launcher and its open-source effort.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Google's Circle to Search now translates while you scroll

Circle to Search now translates on-screen text continuously while scrolling or switching apps, beginning rollout on select Samsung Android devices.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Your phone's 'Share' button doesn't get enough love

The Share button on iOS and Android acts as a powerful hub for sharing content and accessing time-saving shortcuts, though it is often hidden.
Apple
fromZDNET
2 months ago

How I easily transfer files between my Android phone and Mac - for free

QuickDrop enables simple, free wireless file transfers between Android and macOS with minimal setup, saving received files to the macOS Downloads folder.
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hundreds of City fans delayed getting into stadium

Mobile ticketing glitches left hundreds of fans queuing outside the Etihad, with Android users unable to access contactless tickets until switched on.
#amazon
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite new color and full specs surface online

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is set to launch with a 10.9-inch display, various RAM and storage options, and a focus on color variety.
Digital life
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This awesome Android 15 tablet with Gemini AI 2.0 support is over $100 off

The tablet market has expanded significantly, now offering powerful, affordable Android tablets.
Gadgets
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

Preview: Google Pixel 10 series targets iPhone stalwarts

Google's Pixel 10 series focuses on software improvements and design appealing to iPhone users switching to Android.
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

TCL 60 Ultra Nxtpaper gets official

The TCL 60 Ultra Nxtpaper features a substantial 7.2-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2340 and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. This makes it ideal for media consumption and offers a smooth user experience.
Mobile UX
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