#android-devices

#android-devices

Folks who use both Windows 11 and an iPhone will soon be able to get calls, receive notifications, and see iMessages pop up on their PCs, after Microsoft revealed plans to add iOS support to its Phone Link software.After previewing it for the last two months, Microsoft this week announced plans to roll out iOS support in Phone Link, between now and mid-May across 85 nations and in 39 languages.

Google could be separating a core component in Android.The Root Certificates may become a separate module to ensure old smartphones and devices running an outdated version of the Android operating system can still reliably connect to the internet.Could Google extend the usable life of millions of devices that are not updated to the latest version of the Android OS?
Root Certificate Modules Could Be Updatable Via The Google Play Store?

Apple and other tech giants are facing even more pressure from the European Union to change their ways.According to a report, Apple is gearing up to allow third-party app stores onto its devices due to an upcoming law from the EU.The report centers on ripple effects from the EU's recently passed Digital Markets Act (DMA), which is meant to address anticompetitive practices by tech giants.

Google has announced that it will be putting its Privacy Sandbox into Beta stage across Android 13 systems from early 2023, which will include limits to apps' abilities to track user data (opens in new tab) for advertising purposes.The sandbox seeks to preserve user data available to advertisers, whilst concurrently respecting individual privacy (opens in new tab).

Apple has added new options to the Always On Display (AOD) on the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max with the latest iOS 16.2 Beta 3 release.The iOS 16.2 Beta 3 release brings three checkbox options for AOD with the ability to hide your wallpaper and to disable notifications.iOS 16.2 Beta 3 AOD options  
When the wallpaper option is disabled, the phone will switch to a black screen while in AOD mode.

Nearly four in 10 (39%) older people are not managing their money online and could therefore be at risk of financial exclusion, according to Age UK.A survey found a high level of support for in-person banking, with three-quarters (75%) of over-65s with a bank account wanting to undertake at least one banking task in person at a bank branch, building society or Post Office.

Nothing Tech just announced its Ear (2) wireless earphones.These are the third member of the wireless earbud range from Nothing and they serve as a direct successor to the Nothing Ear (1), which launched back in June 2021.Not much has changed in terms of design between the two models, but the specs department has gained some useful additions.

Around this time last year, Google revealed it was working on a multiyear initiative to improve privacy and remodel ad tracking on Android phones, bringing the mobile platform in line with Apple's App Tracking Transparency feature for iOS.Following the release of an early developer preview last April, Google says the first beta for Privacy Sandbox on Android will start rolling out tomorrow to a limited number of Android 13 devices, allowing users and developers to test the new technology in the real world.

Four years later, Cynthia Appiah has conquered the sliding track in Igls, Austria, site of her World Cup debut as a bobsleigh pilot.The 32-year-old Canadian Olympian reached the medal podium in women's monobob with a two-run time of one minute 49.42 on Saturday."I've had a love-hate relationship since [2019]," Appiah told Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton, referring to the 14-corner Austrian chute.

Zillow launched a new AI-powered feature called "natural language search" that can now interpret home shoppers' colloquial lingo, much like how they would talk to friends and family.Zillow is the first company to implement such a search engine.This feature is live on the Zillow app for Apple users but is not yet available on Android devices.

OnePlus is working on a new affordable smartphone called Nord CE 3. Live images of the device surfaced earlier this month, revealing a flat LCD with a single punch hole at the front, and a triple camera at the back.The device is already in the hands of someone kind enough to run the AIDA64 app, used for providing information on hardware and software of Android devices, and share screenshots of the intriguing bits.

Apollo, the popular mobile app dedicated to fiction podcasts, announces a major redesign of its platform and the launch of Apollo+, a new subscription service for ad-free listening and access to exclusive content.Available for free on iOS and Android devices, Apollo cuts through the noise of 5 million podcasts, curating a catalog of 9,000+ fiction shows, each categorized by its genre, format, and additional tags.

Several zero-day vulnerabilities patched last year had been exploited by commercial spyware vendors to target Android and iOS devices, according to a report published on Wednesday by Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG).Google's security researchers have detailed the zero-day and n-day vulnerabilities exploited in what they described as two different highly targeted campaigns.

Social networks are coming out of the holidays like the rest of us, so it's been fairly quiet on the updates front.But there are still several tidbits you should know about as we move deeper into 2023.Let's get into it.TikTok The clock app is rolling out a new integration with IMDB that will make it easier for users to search for movies and TV shows and see related information from the movie database.

01/09/2023January 9, 2023 BaFin has yet to ascertain how the malware infects devices, the authority does know that the trojan displays fake websites of regular apps that can then acquire login details and transmit them to cyber criminals.German financial authorities on Monday warned consumers that the malware known as "Godfather" has been attacking some 400 banking and cryptocurrency apps worldwide, "including those of providers within Germany."

Google is still preparing for the death of cookies, but now the company is offering a more in-depth look at how automation will take over where cookies left off in regard to targeting ads online.On Tuesday, Google released a new paper about its post-cookie project, explaining how its programmatic ad platform, which is used by publishers and brands to automate online ad targeting, will work once cookies go away at the end of 2024.

Smart home security today is mostly about things we can see, from the people approaching our doorsteps to the things that go bump in the dark at night.While that might be the easiest way to identify visible things, it hardly encompasses all the things that could happen inside the house, whether you're there or not.

Google has suspended Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo from its Play store because versions of the software found elsewhere have included malware.Pinduoduo rose to prominence by offering Chinese consumers the chance to buy fresh produce from farmers.Chinese consumers are often very conscious of food quality and the app became a smash hit.

Google Play Services, a core component of the Android operating system, received an update this month.Among stability improvements and a few new features, the latest Google Play Store and Services update hints the tech giant is developing its own "Find My Device" network.Let's see how Google could be deploying a worldwide network that sounds similar to Apple's Find My-like network, but for Android devices.

In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Microsoft prepares its own app store to rival Google and Apple; the UK government bans ministers from using the TikTok app; and Taiwan prepares new legislation to regulate the crypto industry.Microsoft to launch in-house app store
Software giant Microsoft has revealed plans to launch a new app store for games on iPhone and Android devices.

A bill under consideration in Canada would require platforms like Google and Meta to negotiate payments with publishers when they link to their content.In response, Google, which opposes the proposed law, is testing blocking news in a small number of searches.From The Canadian Press on Tuesday evening:

The company said Wednesday that it is temporarily limiting access to news content for under four per cent of its Canadian users as it assesses possible responses to the bill.

All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company.Some of our stories include affiliate links.If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.All prices are correct at the time of publishing.Android users have a lot of solid wireless earbuds to choose from, but the best are Google's own Pixel Buds Pro.

Billy Steele/Engadget  All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company.Some of our stories include affiliate links.If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.All prices are correct at the time of publishing.

The NCAA tournament tips off today with eight teams hanging out in the March Madness lobby to join the formal dance activities.The First Four might be considered by some to be an unnecessary tack-on for an NCAA machine always looking for ways to generate excitement and TV revenue, but the games often feature some of the best basketball of the season.

Android tablets are on the offensive.After years of being the cheaper alternative to an iPad, Google's effort to change the story around the large-screen version of its Android operating system might be finally working out.OnePlus decision to tease and confirm the existence of the OnePlus Pad is as good a sign as any that opportunities in the Android tablet space are changing.

Researchers have uncovered a malicious Android app that can tamper with the wireless router the infected phone is connected to and force the router to send all network devices to malicious sites.The malicious app, found by Kaspersky, uses a technique known as DNS (Domain Name System) hijacking.Once the app is installed, it connects to the router and attempts to log in to its administrative account by using default or commonly used credentials, such as admin:admin.

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Google says it has already updated millions of Nest devices and billions of Android devices to support the new smart home standard, so you can now connect your Google Home devices to any Matter-compatible product.Google announced today that it has completed the initial rollout of Matter to its Google Nest products and Android OS.

Privacy requirements are fundamentally altering the marketing industry with the ad tech landscape the primary front for this change.Apple sounded the starter gun, and where it goes Google must follow.The iPhone manufacturer's iOS restrictions have shredded the mobile marketing orthodoxy with household names including Facebook and Snapchat among its casualties, and now similar changes are coming to Android.

Selection Sunday is almost here, meaning March Madness is about to hit in full force.The 68-team bracket for the 2023 NCAA men's basketball tournament will be revealed on Sunday at 3 p.m. PDT on CBS.A live stream of the bracket reveal also will be streaming on NCAA.com and the March Madness Live app for iOS and Android devices.

Selection Sunday is almost here, meaning March Madness is about to hit in full force.The 68-team bracket for the 2023 NCAA men's basketball tournament will be revealed on Sunday at 3 p.m. PDT on CBS.A live stream of the bracket reveal also will be streaming on NCAA.com and the March Madness Live app for iOS and Android devices.

Ever stepped out of the house and realized long after that you left your TWS earbuds at home?Or into a video meeting and just suddenly tried looking for your earbuds but they're nowhere to be seen?It seems like an edge case, but it's enough to be an absolute drag.The problem with TWS earbuds is that they're small and that humans are forgetful... although Huawei hopes to solve that problem with the HUAWEI WATCH Buds - a rather avant-garde smartwatch with earbuds built into them.

Microsoft isn't done riding the ChatGPT wave.In a significant Windows 11 update, Microsoft took the wraps off several new tweaks, including a deeper integration of its next-gen Bing and the ChatGPT-powered features it's made a splash with.There's quite a bit to cover, but here are the highlights you won't want to miss.

The Seed4.me VPN is now on sale for a limited time.With so many options on the market, it's not easy to find the best VPN for you.One thing is certain: You do need one.That's especially true if you're spending a lot of time on public Wi-Fi while working remotely.What do you do?If you're in the market for a VPN, Seed4.Me VPN offers outstanding features, support for unlimited devices and a lifetime subscription, and it's now on sale for 86% off.

After months of detailed leaks, Sonos has finally announced its next generation of wireless speakers.Dubbed the Era 300 and Era 100, they replace the longstanding Sonos One and emphasize spatial audio or stereo sound, respectively.Let's start with a look at the Era 100, which directly replaces the Sonos One in the lineup with a slight $20 price hike to $249.

Why do we find pre-installed apps on every non-Google Android phone?Pre-installed Android apps, also known as system apps, are apps that come pre-installed on Android devices.These apps are typically essential for the proper functioning of the device, such as for making a phone call or receiving an SMS.

To say that Microsoft misread the market with its Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 devices would be a definite understatement.Just as devices with folding screens have started to become prevalent, Microsoft went a totally different way by betting on the fact that people would rather have dual flat displays instead.

The iPad can do a lot of things.You can use it to watch media, play games, draw and even work.But it seems that a lot of people didn't realise it has another trick built in, and one that could help you our if your phone dies.A tech YouTuber has shared a video pointing out that the iPad can charge an iPhone.

Two women sued Apple on Monday over the dangers of its AirTag tracking devices in the hands of stalkers, saying the company had failed to heed warnings from advocacy groups and news reports.The proposed class action lawsuit was filed on Monday in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and accuses Apple of failing to introduce effective safeguards that would prevent stalkers from using AirTags to track people.

Name a product that Tesla never thought of making, and out of the blue there it is.That's the case with this new creation by the Elon Musk-owned company, never willing to show the white flag.After the shenanigans of Apple's scrapped AirPower charging mat back in 2017, and a few knock-offs in the local markets, Tesla has decided to offer one of its own.

Apple released its latest iOS public beta this week, and it has one convenient new feature that could help reduce your scrolling - at least by one swipe.As pointed out by MacRumors, users who have installed iOS 16.2 beta 4 on their iPhones now only need to swipe once upward within Notification Center to see both their latest and older notifications.