#android
#android

iQOO Z10 Turbo+ is here with Dimensity 9400+, insane battery

The iQOO Z10 Turbo+ features advanced hardware and a significant battery capacity, targeting high-performance usage.

Google is building a Linux terminal app for native Android development - here's why that's huge

Google is developing a new Linux terminal app that runs a full Debian environment, enabling developers to build Android apps directly on their devices.

Mobile UX

Poco F7 update brings much-requested camera and performance improvements

Poco F7's new software update improves camera performance and thermal management.

#earthquake-alerts

fromFuturism

Digital life

Google Has Quietly Been Detecting Earthquakes by Sensing Rumbling in Android Phones For Years

Digital life

How earthquake alerts work on Android - and how to make sure they're enabled on your phone

fromFuturism

Digital life

Google Has Quietly Been Detecting Earthquakes by Sensing Rumbling in Android Phones For Years

Digital life

How earthquake alerts work on Android - and how to make sure they're enabled on your phone

more#earthquake-alerts

Xiaomi is ready with HyperOS 2 and it's shifting its focus on HyperOS 3, ends support for 9 phones

Xiaomi is shifting focus from HyperOS 2 to HyperOS 3, based on Android 16. No further updates for HyperOS 2 will occur.

#smartphone

Gadgets

Infinix Smart 10 launched in India

Gadgets

Infinix Hot 60 Pro and Pro+ unveiled with slim designs and 5,160mAh batteries

Mobile UX

Honor X9c launches in India next week

Honor X9c launches in India on July 12, featuring Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 108MP camera, and 6,600 mAh battery.

Digital life

A clever new way to create instant reminders on Android

Smartphone reminders can significantly assist in managing daily tasks and important matters.

Gadgets

Infinix Smart 10 launched in India

Gadgets

Infinix Hot 60 Pro and Pro+ unveiled with slim designs and 5,160mAh batteries

Mobile UX

Honor X9c launches in India next week

Digital life

A clever new way to create instant reminders on Android

Mobile UX

Lava Blaze Dragon announced with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, 120Hz display, and 5,000 mAh battery

Mobile UX

New vivo (or IQOO) incoming with a massive 8000mAh battery and Dimensity 9400+

fromwww.theguardian.com

Gadgets

Nothing Phone 3 review: a quirky, slick Android alternative

Mobile UX

Motorola Moto G96 now official with SD 7s Gen 2 and 144Hz OLED display

Moto G96 features a 144Hz display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 5,500mAh battery, and advanced photography capabilities.

Gadgets

I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with a $750 Android for a week - and didn't regret it

The Redmagic 10S Pro offers a superior Android experience with its polished UI and powerful performance, challenging the dominance of the Pixel phone.

Mobile UX

Lava Blaze Dragon announced with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, 120Hz display, and 5,000 mAh battery

Mobile UX

New vivo (or IQOO) incoming with a massive 8000mAh battery and Dimensity 9400+

fromwww.theguardian.com

Gadgets

Nothing Phone 3 review: a quirky, slick Android alternative

Mobile UX

Motorola Moto G96 now official with SD 7s Gen 2 and 144Hz OLED display

Gadgets

I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with a $750 Android for a week - and didn't regret it

EU data protection

Alphabet under fire for violating the Digital Markets Act

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Privacy professionals

Google hit with Digital Markets Act complaint over user choice

fromTechzine Global

EU data protection

Alphabet under fire for violating the Digital Markets Act

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Privacy professionals

Google hit with Digital Markets Act complaint over user choice

more#digital-markets-act

Infinix Hot 60 series makes global debut

Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ features powerful specifications, sleek design, and OS updates up to Android 18.

fromClickUp

How to Talk to Text on Android (Step-by-Step Guide) | ClickUp

Voice-to-text technology significantly enhances efficiency, allowing users to communicate quickly and effortlessly without typing.

Some of the GSMArena Android app users encountered a bug, do this if you are affected

The bug was caused by a beta version of the Android System WebView component. This has been fixed in the latest version released by Google on the Play Store, v139.0.7258.51 from July 23.

Mobile UX

Faster Qi2 wireless charging coming to iPhones and some Android phones

Wireless charging is getting faster with the introduction of the Qi2 25W standard.

fromCreative Bloq

The Huion Kamvas Slate 13 looks the part, but here's why I can't recommend it for artists

Kamvas Slate 13 is a stylish Android drawing tablet but suffers from performance issues despite its impressive design and specifications.

#redmagic-10-air

Gadgets

I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with this $700 Android phone for a week - and it did some things better

Mobile UX

This $611 Android competes with my Pixel 9 Pro (and does a few things better)

Gadgets

I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with this $700 Android phone for a week - and it did some things better

Mobile UX

This $611 Android competes with my Pixel 9 Pro (and does a few things better)

16 slick tricks for smarter Android voice typing

Android's voice typing has advanced significantly, providing many helpful features that enhance user experience and efficiency.

Lava Blaze Dragon leaks with specs, images and live photos

The Blaze Dragon will launch on July 25 and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset with 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

Mobile UX

fromThe Washington Post

Your Android phone is getting better at warning you about earthquakes

Android's earthquake early-warning system alerts users seconds before shaking, enhancing safety during seismic events.

fromCreative Bloq

Tested: this new Android tablet is nice if you're looking for a lightweight, affordable, media-friendly tablet with a stylus

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro is a premium Android tablet designed for portability and performance.

#oneplus

Gadgets

OnePlus Pad 3's India launch timeframe officially revealed

E-Commerce

This midrange OnePlus phone undercuts the Galaxy S25 - and during Prime Day, it's $100 off

Gadgets

OnePlus Nord 5 and Nord CE5 make official debut

Gadgets

OnePlus Pad 3's India launch timeframe officially revealed

E-Commerce

This midrange OnePlus phone undercuts the Galaxy S25 - and during Prime Day, it's $100 off

Gadgets

OnePlus Nord 5 and Nord CE5 make official debut

Privacy technologies

Google wants to kill a massive Android TV botnet with lawyers

fromThe Hacker News

Information security

New Konfety Malware Variant Evades Detection by Manipulating APKs and Dynamic Code

fromPCWorld

Privacy technologies

Google wants to kill a massive Android TV botnet with lawyers

fromThe Hacker News

Information security

New Konfety Malware Variant Evades Detection by Manipulating APKs and Dynamic Code

more#malware

You can finally move Chrome's address bar on Android - here's how

Chrome for Android now allows users to relocate the address bar to the bottom of the screen for easier access.

#chromeos

Gadgets

What everyone's missing about the future of Android - and ChromeOS

fromTheregister

Digital life

Android boss suggests ChromeOS could be on borrowed time

Gadgets

Our biggest questions about ChromeOS and Android merging

Gadgets

Google quietly confirms ChromeOS-Android merger - here's what it means for you

Mobile UX

Google confirms plans to merge ChromeOS into Android

Gadgets

What everyone's missing about the future of Android - and ChromeOS

fromTheregister

Digital life

Android boss suggests ChromeOS could be on borrowed time

Gadgets

Our biggest questions about ChromeOS and Android merging

Gadgets

Google quietly confirms ChromeOS-Android merger - here's what it means for you

Mobile UX

Google confirms plans to merge ChromeOS into Android

This physical Clicks keyboard is the Pixel 9 upgrade I didn't know I needed

Clicks has launched a physical QWERTY keyboard for Android devices, starting with the Google Pixel 9.

fromArs Technica

How Android phones became an earthquake warning system

Android phones use accelerometers to provide earthquake warnings, allowing users time to seek safety.

Wacom's new MovinkPad drawing tablet doesn't need a PC

Wacom has launched the MovinkPad 11, an Android-powered drawing tablet for digital artists.

fromKotaku

New Gaming Handheld Transforms From A Nintendo Switch Into A DS But It Won't Come Cheap

The OneXSugar Sugar 1 features a unique transformable design with dual screens for multitasking, targeting nostalgic gamers with its advanced technology.

fromMedium

Programming Weekly #485: The Hunt for a Perfect Laptop, Best AIs For Job Seekers & Using a Foot...

AI tools are transforming the interviewing process for job seekers, implementing efficiency through advances in technology and enhancing candidate experiences during recruitment.

Artificial intelligence

The simple Android screen app that saves my sanity

Android has long had a native system for managing display rotation, but its performance has often left users frustrated with inconsistent behavior during orientation changes.

Mobile UX

I found a better way to transfer files between Android and Linux - and it's free

Packet enables seamless file transfers between Linux desktops and Android devices over the same wireless network using Quick Share for easy connectivity and file sharing.

Digital life

As an Android user, these are the closest things to AirTags (and better in some ways)

Google's Find My Device network and Chipolo's finders enhance tracking capabilities for Android users.

fromArs Technica

Google's Android head confirms Chrome OS and Android are merging

"Combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform...I'm very interested in how people are using their laptops these days and what they're getting done."

Apple

#open-source

Mobile UX

Ready to ditch Google Maps? My new favorite map app won't track you or drain your battery - and it's free

Gadgets

My top 6 open-source Android apps from the Google Play Store - and why that's important

Mobile UX

Ready to ditch Google Maps? My new favorite map app won't track you or drain your battery - and it's free

fromApp Developer Magazine

Gadgets

My top 6 open-source Android apps from the Google Play Store - and why that's important

more#open-source

#swift

7 months ago

Software development

Swift Project Launches Android Workgroup

fromDeveloper Tech News

fromApp Developer Magazine

Gadgets

Official group aims for Swift language support on Android

7 months ago

Software development

Swift Project Launches Android Workgroup

fromDeveloper Tech News

Gadgets

Official group aims for Swift language support on Android

more#swift

6 easy ways to identify a song using your Android phone

To find out the name of a song, Android users can utilize various features such as Circle to Search, Gemini, and the Google app to identify music.

Gadgets

I tested an Android phone with a built-in smartwatch - my thoughts after a month

Oukitel produces rugged devices designed for durability and functionality, with unique features like modular technology.

The smartphone-sized Boox Palma 2 is cheaper than ever for Prime Day

The Boox Palma 2 features an eight-day battery life and a compact design, making it easy to use as an e-reader. Additionally, it can access the Google Play Store.

Gadgets

fromTechzine Global

Google replaces Developer Previews with Android Canary channel

The new Android Canary release channel provides developers with earlier and more consistent access to features still in development, allowing for continuous feedback opportunities.

Gadgets

#chipolo

Gadgets

These AirTags for Android users are finally on sale

Apple

Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users that rival AirTags (but cost less)

Apple

My favorite Bluetooth trackers beat AirTags, work with Android, and are on sale

Gadgets

Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users that beat out my AirTags (and cost less)

Gadgets

These AirTags for Android users are finally on sale

Apple

Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users that rival AirTags (but cost less)

Apple

My favorite Bluetooth trackers beat AirTags, work with Android, and are on sale

Gadgets

Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users that beat out my AirTags (and cost less)

Claude might be my new favorite AI tool for Android - here's why

Claude is a simple yet powerful AI chatbot for Android that effectively tailors its responses to user preferences.

Gemini can access your Android phone's other apps, unless you stop it - here's how

Gemini AI can access third-party app data on Android, even if Gemini Apps Activity is disabled.

fromWareable

Google Maps is finally landing on Garmin watches-but there's a catch

Google Maps is now available on Garmin's Connect IQ app store, allowing users to mirror navigation from an Android smartphone for turn-by-turn directions.

Gadgets

#quick-settings

Gadgets

The one Android settings shortcut I can't live without - and how to customize it

Gadgets

You're probably not using one of Android's best features - here's how it saves me time every day

Gadgets

The one Android settings shortcut I can't live without - and how to customize it

Gadgets

You're probably not using one of Android's best features - here's how it saves me time every day

more#quick-settings

Nothing Phone (3) in for review

The Nothing Phone (3) features a polarizing design, powerful hardware, innovative software, and a unique camera app.

Honor X9c makes its way to India

Honor X9c combines midrange specifications with a durable design and features a 6,000mAh battery with fast charging.

fromWIRED

How to Use Voice Typing on Your Phone

Voice typing enhances text input and editing on both Android and iOS devices with commands for punctuation and text formatting.

Deals: the Apple iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 9 series are on sale

iPhone 16 series and Google Pixel series models are currently on sale.

Fairphone 6 aces repairability test

Fairphone 6 prioritizes repairability over performance and is the most repairable smartphone with a perfect repairability score.

fromCreative Bloq

Photoshop for Android is finally here, and I've tried it out

Adobe releases a beta version of Photoshop for Android, optimized for phones and requiring specific device compatibility.

fromFuturism

Google Sends Out Bizarre Email Saying AI Will Now Control Your Phone's Apps

Google's Gemini AI will soon assist Android users with apps, but details and privacy implications remain unclear.

Privacy technologies

How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why turning it off is a big mistake

Encrypted DNS queries enhance privacy and security on public networks.

This USB-C accessory gave my Android phone thermal vision superpowers - and it's on sale

The InfiRay P2 Pro thermal camera enhances Android smartphones, allowing for detailed temperature inspection without replacing devices.

Your Android phone is getting a big security upgrade for free - here's what's new

Google enhances Android security to protect users from scams and unauthorized actions.