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fromZDNET
3 days ago
Mobile UX

Android's emergency alerts just got a major map upgrade - but change this setting first

fromZDNET
1 week ago
Mobile UX

Consider my 4-step Android refresh routine before switching to a new phone

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Digital life

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to significantly improve its battery life

Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
6 hours ago

Notification Rules could make Android alerts even more flexible

Android is introducing Notification Rules to enhance notification management, allowing users to customize alerts based on apps or contacts.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Android Developer Verification Rollout Begins Ahead of September Enforcement

Google is rolling out Android developer verification to combat harmful app distribution by requiring identity confirmation for developers.
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
3 days ago

Android's emergency alerts just got a major map upgrade - but change this setting first

Android Wireless Emergency Alerts now feature a map showing affected areas and user locations for better situational awareness.
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Consider my 4-step Android refresh routine before switching to a new phone

Clearing storage and uninstalling unused apps can significantly speed up old Android phones.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Digital life

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to significantly improve its battery life

Games
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Google Pixel 10 Users Can Now Play Steam Games Offline via GameNative

GameNative v0.9.0 introduces PowerVR GPU support for Pixel 10, enabling reliable Steam game emulation on the device.
Wearables
fromMakeUseOf
5 days ago

Your phone's Bluetooth is broadcasting more than you think - here's how to limit it

Bluetooth remains active and broadcasts data even when not connected, potentially allowing for tracking without user consent.
Marketing tech
fromAndroid Authority
5 days ago

The Google Play Store has a serious problem with shady cast-to-TV apps

A small number of developer networks dominate the cast-to-TV app category on Google Play, operating over 280 apps with 1.8 billion installs.
Media industry
fromAndroid Police
5 days ago

A fast-growing trend is having a big impact on Android entertainment apps

Short Drama apps are transforming the entertainment app market, with increased ad revenue and a shift towards ad-supported models.
#samsung
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
15 hours ago

Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July and replace it with Google's

Samsung Messages app will be discontinued by July, urging users to switch to Google Messages for enhanced features.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
15 hours ago

Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July and replace it with Google's

Samsung Messages app will be discontinued by July, urging users to switch to Google Messages for enhanced features.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
21 hours ago

Five years on, we still miss LG phones

LG officially exited the smartphone business on April 5, 2021, marking the end of its phone production by May 2021.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 week ago

5 telltale signs that your phone has been compromised (and how to combat them)

Phone hacking can be detected through signs like battery drain, slow performance, unfamiliar logins, and reduced storage space.
Photography
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Your new on-demand Android memo machine

Shots Studio is a free, open-source Android app that captures and organizes screenshots with optional AI processing and memo-making capabilities.
#xiaomi
#oneplus
#android-repair-mode
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Gadgets

How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

Mobile UX
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Getting your Android phone repaired? Turn on this setting first - and lock down your data

Android Repair Mode is a special diagnostic mode available on Pixel and Samsung phones running Android 14 or later that helps troubleshoot hardware issues without full system access.
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Gadgets

How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

Mobile UX
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Getting your Android phone repaired? Turn on this setting first - and lock down your data

Android Repair Mode is a special diagnostic mode available on Pixel and Samsung phones running Android 14 or later that helps troubleshoot hardware issues without full system access.
Information security
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

This security flaw could affect 1 in 4 Android phones - how to check yours

A hardware flaw in MediaTek chips used in approximately 25% of Android phones allows attackers to access sensitive data including crypto wallet seed phrases within minutes via USB connection.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro review

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro features improved build, display, chipset, and design over the regular Nothing Phone (4a).
#oppo
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Global Oppo Find X9 Ultra runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset and memory amount

Oppo will launch the Find X9 Ultra globally on April 21, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and impressive camera capabilities.
#android-sideloading
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Android will hide app sideloading behind a new one-time security process

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Android will hide app sideloading behind a new one-time security process

Google implements a multi-step verification process for sideloading unverified apps on Android, while offering free limited distribution accounts for hobbyist developers to share apps with up to 20 devices.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams | TechCrunch

Google introduces an 'advanced flow' setting allowing Android users to disable app verification requirements and sideload unverified apps while maintaining some anti-scam protections.
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to extend its battery life by hours

One of the biggest battery drainers for any smartphone is the always-on display. Companies regularly tell you that this display setting only drains about 1% to 2% an hour, but let's be honest -- it's always way more. It may be nice to glance at your phone while it sits on a table to check the time, but it's probably not worth sacrificing battery life.
Gadgets
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Google reveals its solution for true Android sideloading: a mandatory waiting period

Developer mode activation requires multiple security steps including biometric authentication, waiting periods, and confirmation checks to prevent scam-induced security bypasses.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Zero-day in Android phone chips under active attack | Computer Weekly

A zero-day memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm chipsets affecting over 200 Android devices is actively exploited in the wild, requiring immediate security updates.
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Realme 16 5G is now available in India

The Realme 16 5G features a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and up to 4,200 nits peak brightness, ensuring vibrant visuals.
Mobile UX
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Google creates installation path for unverified Android apps

Google will allow Android users to install apps from unverified developers through a friction-filled one-time process designed to prevent coercion-based malware installation.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Android Update Patches Exploited Qualcomm Zero-Day

Google released Android security updates patching nearly 130 vulnerabilities, including an exploited zero-day in Qualcomm chipsets affecting over 200 devices through integer overflow in graphics components.
#android-security
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google will enforce developer verification for Android sideloading in September 2026, but an advanced flow in developer settings allows power users to bypass verification requirements.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

3 Android theft protection additions you should absolutely activate

Android devices have built-in security layers and permission systems that prevent unauthorized app access to sensitive data without explicit user approval.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google will enforce developer verification for Android sideloading in September 2026, but an advanced flow in developer settings allows power users to bypass verification requirements.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Google is restricting non-accessibility apps from using Android's accessibility services API in Advanced Protection Mode to prevent malicious data theft.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

3 Android theft protection additions you should absolutely activate

Android devices have built-in security layers and permission systems that prevent unauthorized app access to sensitive data without explicit user approval.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Google announces new Android AI features coming to the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 series

Google introduced Gemini-powered Android features including multi-step task automation, enhanced Circle to Search for outfit matching, and AI-driven scam detection for calls and messages.
Mobile UX
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Google Pixel 10 Is $150 Off

The 128GB Pixel 10 is discounted to $649, offering advanced camera features and hardware improvements over the Pixel 10a.
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

3 future Android features you can give yourself today

Thanks to the way Google's for years now been deconstructing Android and pulling OS-level pieces out of the operating system itself - so they exist as regular ol' apps and can consequently be updated quickly, frequently, and in a way that reaches everyone instantly, regardless of what phone or carrier they're using - even Android phones from eight years ago get updates numerous times a year that are all virtually equivalent to an entire iOS operating system rollout.
Gadgets
#android-17
Software development
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

Android 17 beta 1 provides developer-focused APIs, behavioral changes, and modding opportunities, with few immediate user-facing features.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Google confirms Android 17 features that should make every fan excited - but I'd love to see these, too

Android 17 will arrive June 2026, focusing on polish and incremental features carried over from Android 16 QPR1 and QPR2.
Mobile UX
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades

Android 17 is undergoing significant development with a major visual overhaul, expanded Material 3 design system, and frosted glass interface effects expected in the stable release around June 2026.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Google confirms Android 17 features that should make every fan excited - but I'd love to see these, too

Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Motorola launches Android 17 beta program, here are the eligible devices

Motorola launches Android 17 beta program for select devices including Motorola Edge (2025) and Moto G57 variants across multiple regions.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 weeks ago

Deals: Galaxy S26 series, Pixel 10 lineup, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Poco X8 Pro Max discounted

Flagship smartphones from Samsung, Google, and Xiaomi are discounted, while mid-range Poco models also see price cuts.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

With developer verification, Google's Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android's open legacy

Google is implementing Android developer verification requiring app makers to register with real names and pay fees, restricting sideloading and moving Android toward Apple's closed ecosystem model.
#grapheneos
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I can't wait for Motorola's GrapheneOS phones: Why they're a win for privacy and open source

Motorola will ship smartphones with GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused open-source Android fork, starting in 2027, marking the first major phone OEM to offer an alternative OS preinstalled.
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I can't wait for Motorola's GrapheneOS phones: Why they're a win for privacy and open source

Motorola will ship smartphones with GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused open-source Android fork, starting in 2027, marking the first major phone OEM to offer an alternative OS preinstalled.
Mobile UX
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

Google Simplifies Pixel 10 Pro's 100x Zoom Branding With New Name

Google renamed Pixel 10 Pro's 100x zoom feature from Pro Res Zoom to Pro Zoom for clarity and brand consistency, avoiding confusion with Apple's ProRes format.
Gadgets
fromwww.engadget.com
2 years ago

The best cheap Android phones to buy in 2026

Affordable Android phones now deliver bright displays, reliable cameras, long battery life, and solid everyday performance without flagship price tags.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 weeks ago

Poco X8 Pro Max, Oppo Find N6 unboxed, Galaxy A57 listed, Week 11 in review

Multiple smartphone manufacturers are releasing new devices with advanced features including high-capacity batteries, powerful processors, and high-refresh-rate displays in the coming months.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Android malware taps Gemini to navigate infected devices

PromptSpy uses generative AI (Google's Gemini) to interpret device UI and adapt gestures to keep a malicious app pinned and enable remote VNC control.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Phone acting weird? 5 red flags that could point to hackers

Your mobile phone is a treasure trove of personal and confidential information. That's why it's a prime target for hackers who want to compromise or steal your data. Through malicious apps and websites, phishing attacks, and other threats, an attacker can gain control of your device through spyware. But how can you tell if your phone has been hacked or tapped?
Information security
Mobile UX
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

10 Android Trends That Will Define Smartphones in 2026

Android phones in 2026 feature AI-native processors, advanced battery technology, and agentic AI systems that perform tasks autonomously while prioritizing on-device processing for privacy and speed.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 weeks ago

OnePlus 16's chipset and camera specs tipped

OnePlus 16 will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, LPDDR6 RAM, 200MP periscope telephoto camera, 9,000mAh battery with 120W charging, and a 240Hz BOE X5 OLED display.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Android phones are getting more anti-theft features | TechCrunch

Android expands theft-protection: toggle for Failed Authentication Lock, longer lockouts, Identity Check covers all biometric apps, optional Remote Lock challenge, defaults enabled in Brazil.
Gadgets
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

The best Android feature you (probably) aren't using

Android Reading Mode is a system-wide, installable feature that improves phone reading by offering enhanced, integrated reading tools beyond Chrome's reader.
#android-16
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

This Android trick lets me access my phone faster - here's how it works

Extend Unlock keeps Android devices unlocked when on-body, near trusted places, or paired devices, replacing Smart Unlock and simplifying access.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month ago

These Are the Best Alternatives to Google's Android Operating System

Most Android alternatives strip Google services (often using microG and sandboxing) to improve privacy, while true non-Android options remain limited and less practical for daily use.
#private-dns
fromMUO
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

This hidden Android setting blocks ads across every single app without a VPN

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android - and why it's a must for security

fromMUO
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

This hidden Android setting blocks ads across every single app without a VPN

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android - and why it's a must for security

fromZDNET
2 months ago

Your phone is sharing data without your knowledge - how to stop it ASAP

Much of this information needs to be sent to the manufacturer to keep your device up to date and functioning properly. With that goal in mind, your phone might share any of the following tidbits: Device identifiers such as IMEI numbers, hardware serial numbers, and SIM details Telemetry data about the device's system status or health Service checks for push notifications and operating system updates Crash logs or diagnostic analytics The connectivity state, such as Wi-Fi vs. mobile Content updates, including news, social feeds, and synced emails
Privacy technologies
fromTech Advisor
2 months ago

Your phone is covertly sharing your data at night! How to stop it

The data that a smartphone transmits in a continuous loop can be divided into two categories: legitimate data that maintains the functionality of the device, and sensitive data that is used for tracking, advertising and other purposes. It is not always clear which data falls into which category. For example, if your device sends diagnostic data and reports to the manufacturer or app developers, this may be necessary and important. However, it usually also requires your consent.
Privacy technologies
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Google Pixel 11's Tensor G6 SoC is rumored to bring an enhanced security chip

Titan M3 (codenamed Google Epic) is expected to replace the four-year-old Titan M2 in Pixel 11 phones, paired with the Tensor G6.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Weekly deals: OnePlus 15, Galaxy S25 and Z 7 series, Motorola Razr 2025 series on sale

Motorola introduced a premium Signature phone and Razr Fold book-style foldable, both unavailable in the US; competing phones and storage/price variations offer alternative choices.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might get full Linux terminal support

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra appears to include Android Virtualization Framework, enabling a full Linux Terminal and Linux apps similar to Google Pixel devices.
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