Articles tagged with android

Huawei begins rollout of HarmonyOs

General|Feb 23, 2021

Huawei announced on Monday that they will begin rolling out HarmonyOS in April. The operating system was launched in mid-2019 in response to the Trump administration's decision to ban Huawei from Google's software. [more]

This is what Android 12 looks like

General|Feb 19, 2021

  9to5Google has a series of screenshots, and a video (the Google blog leaked the interface several days in advance), which reveals the new Android 12 interface: Pixel can install DP 1 nowThe Developer Preview program lasts from the current one until April - the beta program starts in... [more]

Android should limit tracking

Google|Feb 6, 2021

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman with enough tea scoop: Google develops anti-tracking in Android to stop apps from selling information about you to third parties. [more]

Now Android has much better Netflix sound

General|Jan 26, 2021

Are you a real audio nerd, Netflix has goodies for you. [more]

These are the OnePlus mobiles that get Android 11

IT|Jan 6, 2021

OnePlus finally reveals which mobiles will get Android 11, and yes, the editors' favorite OnePlus Nord is included. [more]

Why Google making its own Pixel chips could matter for you

General|Nov 15, 2020

Google's homemade processors could start appearing in Pixel products in a matter of months — and that could make a meaningful difference in the devices' evolution. [more]

Finally this happens in Windows with Android on the team!

Microsoft|Oct 17, 2020

Cut and paste across units. [more]

Pixel 5 should not really be able to charge wirelessly

General|Oct 2, 2020

It has an aluminum back. [more]

Android and the art of awkward timing

Google|Aug 26, 2020

"Hello! Here's an interesting new feature you'd almost certainly like to use. There's just one thing..." [more]

Numerous Malicious Photo Blur Apps Appeared On Play Store

Google|Aug 3, 2020

Researchers spotted numerous malicious photo blur apps targeting Android users. These apps actually constituted a dedicated campaign targeting users with adware. While Google removed the apps, make sure you don’t have them on your devices too. [more]

OnePlus 8 owners can install Android 11 beta now

General|Jun 12, 2020

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Hacker Leaked 20 Million Records Of Aptoide App Store Users On Hacking Forum

Google|Apr 22, 2020

Third-party Android application store Aptoide now seems to be in hot water. A hacker has recently leaked 20 million records of Aptoide App Store users on a hacking forum. The hacker further claims to have more data in their possession. [more]

A Study of the top 150,000 Android Apps Reveals 12,706 to Contain a Variety of Backdoors

Google|Apr 15, 2020

A Study of the top 150,000 Android Apps Reveals 12,706 to Contain a Variety of Backdoors Once again, numerous Android apps with suspicious behavior have surfaced online. [more]

Tekya Malware Targets 1 Million Android Users Through Malicious Apps On Play Store

Google|Apr 2, 2020

While Google employs some tough policies for app developers to keep the Play Store safe, yet it never remains so. Once again, criminal hackers managed to ditch Google’s policies and flood the Play Store with malicious Android apps. This time, they target users with Tekya malware... [more]

12 Android 11 News You Should Know About

Google|Feb 21, 2020

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Android users get a whole new emoji feature

Google|Feb 15, 2020

Putting them together in new combinations. How to activate. [more]

Google Maps celebrates 15 years - gets new icon and more new features

Google|Feb 7, 2020

Updated today. Google Maps was launched in 2005 and since then the service has become public domain. To celebrate the 15th anniversary, Google is releasing a new Maps icon and adding even more features to the service. [more]

Twitter admits: - people exploited the number matching feature, probably also state-sponsored players

General|Feb 5, 2020

They had to ban a bunch of fake accounts. [more]

Here they have managed to get the new Android feature working

General|Jan 26, 2020

Here's how Google's AirDrop clone. [more]

New Android Trojan Kills Play Protect And Places Fake App Reviews From Infected Devices

Google|Jan 15, 2020

A new Android Trojan now threatens smartphone users. The Shopper.a Android Trojan kills Play Protect and lets the attackers place fake app reviews from infected devices. [more]

Can finally change practice: Android 11 will possibly let you film over 4GB of video

General|Dec 28, 2019

Not so easy today. [more]

Nokia launches 4K Android TV for under 6000, only in India for now

General|Dec 7, 2019

We liked this one in Norwegian stores. [more]

More Adware-Delivering Android Games And Camera Apps Removed From Google Play Store

General|Nov 11, 2019

Researchers have discovered more malicious Android apps on the Play Store. They specifically noticed numerous adware-delivering Android games and camera apps that evaded Play Protect. [more]

Now it's no longer called "Android Q"

Google|Aug 23, 2019

Google has revealed the final name. [more]

Samsung extends the Android Pie

Google|Feb 26, 2019

You can update now. [more]

Google blocks more than one bus pocket on Android devices

Google|Aug 5, 2018

Barring bad design ideas in the future. Google develops Android P so that the operating system officially only supports a bus pocket (or a lip/notch - depending on what you choose to call it). [more]

Android P is more or less done - download beta 4

General|Jul 30, 2018

Stable enough to be a candidate for the final version. Google has rolled out Android P beta 4 to its own phones. [more]

How to get Windows Phone UI on your Android

Microsoft|Jul 6, 2018

Tired of standard designs? One of the benefits of Android is that you can customize your operating system as you wish. For example, download shell that provides device iOS design, but also the more unique Windows 10 Mobile interface. [more]