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Nothing Phones Now Support Android’s Circle to Search Feature
Nothing smartphones are now receiving one of Android’s most useful features of 2024—Circle to Search—via Nothing OS 3.0. This update, which began rolling...
20 Best Mobile Games of 2024 ― Android & iOS
Mobile gaming continues to evolve, offering an array of experiences for all types of players. Whether you’re into action-packed RPGs, strategic simulations, or...
20 Best Android Apps of 2024 ― Editor’s Pick
Finding the right apps can transform your Android device into a powerful tool for productivity, entertainment, and daily convenience. In 2024, developers have...
New iPhone and Android Warning ― Delete These VPN Apps Immediately
The U.S. government has issued a critical warning for iPhone and Android users, urging them to avoid installing certain VPN apps that pose...
Android XR Brings Back 3-Button Gesture Navigation System
Google’s Android XR is expanding its input methods by introducing a “Gesture navigation” system that incorporates the classic 3-button layout familiar to Android...
Muzei — The Perfect Android Wallpaper App for Over a Decade
Setting a wallpaper is one of the first things many users do when they get a new phone, and for the past decade,...
WhatsApp to Discontinue Support for Older Android and iPhones in 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer support Android phones running KitKat or earlier versions. This change is due to the increasing...
7 Android Widgets That Will Transform Your Home Screen
If you’re looking to make your Android phone or tablet more useful, adding a few well-chosen widgets to your home screen can help....
Android 16 Developer Preview 2 Released for Pixel Devices
Google has released the second developer preview of Android 16, marking the latest step in its testing of the next Android version. Android...
Android 16 Developer Preview 2: Key Features and Updates
Google has released the second developer preview (DP2) of Android 16, offering developers an early look at the features set to debut in...
Google Adds New Android Feature to Stop Bluetooth Trackers
Google has introduced a new security feature to protect Android users from unwanted Bluetooth trackers. This update, announced on December 11, 2024, is...
Google Pixel Update Brings Album Artwork and Music Player Features to Now Playing
Google is rolling out a major update for Pixel devices with the Enhance Now Playing feature, part of the December 2024 Feature Drop....
Android December 2024 Updates: New Features for Android, Wear OS, and Play Store
Android’s December 2024 Google System Updates bring several new features and improvements for Android users, Wear OS, and Google Play. Here’s a quick...
Google Maps App Introduces Teal Accent Color on Android
Google Maps is rolling out a new teal accent color for its Android app. The update replaces the blue accent color with a...
Android 15 Gets Privacy Dashboard Update with 7-Day History Feature
Google is enhancing the Privacy dashboard in Android 15 with a new feature: a 7-day history for location, camera, and microphone usage. This...
Gemini AI’s New App Functions on Android 16: What We Know
Android 16’s upcoming features, including a powerful new capability for Gemini, could redefine how users interact with their devices. The feature, known as...
You Can Now Make Your Android Look Like a Windows Phone
Windows Phone fans have a reason to celebrate. While Microsoft’s mobile operating system is long gone, you can now recreate its iconic design...
Now Playing on Google Pixel to Auto-Play Songs in Your Favorite App
Now Playing, exclusive to Pixel phones, can identify music playing nearby and show the song on the lock screen. This feature, first introduced...
New Pixel 9 Feature Could Turn Call Conversations Into To-Do Lists
A new feature may be coming to the Google Phone app on the Pixel 9 series, potentially allowing AI-generated to-do lists based on...
WhatsApp Beta Adds Reminder Feature for Unseen Status Updates and Messages
WhatsApp has rolled out a reminder feature for unseen Status updates and unread messages to Android beta users. First tested in September, this...
New $3,000 Android Trojan Targets Banks and Crypto Exchanges
A new Android Trojan, called DroidBot, is targeting banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, and national organizations. Discovered in late October 2024, DroidBot has been active...
Huawei’s Harmony OS Next Can Run Android Apps with New Tool
Huawei’s upcoming Harmony OS Next moves away from Android compatibility, but a new tool called “Easy Abroad” offers a workaround to run Android...
Microsoft and Google Clash Over Xbox’s Android Future
Microsoft and Google are embroiled in a high-stakes battle that could shape the future of mobile gaming on Android. At the heart of...
Google Extends OS Support for Google Pixel 6 and Later Models by Two Years
Google has just announced it will give more life to older Pixel phones by extending their software support. The Pixel 6, Pixel 7,...
One UI 7: Everything New in Samsung’s Android 15 Update
Samsung’s One UI 7 update brings a slew of exciting features, ranging from enhanced visual designs to advanced productivity tools. Here’s a breakdown...
Chrome for Android Doubles Speedometer Score with Latest Updates
Google has announced a major performance improvement for Chrome on Android. The company has worked for two years to boost the Speedometer score,...
Android 15 QPR1 Update Rolls Out to Pixel Devices
Google has released the stable Android 15 QPR1 update alongside the December 2024 security patch, bringing new features and a Pixel Feature Drop...
FBI Warns iPhone and Android Users To Stop Sending Texts
The FBI and CISA have issued warnings urging Americans to use encrypted communication methods following ongoing cyberattacks by the Chinese hacking group Salt...
Google Messages Set to Introduce Custom Group Chat Icons
Google Messages is preparing to roll out a highly requested feature: the ability to set custom icons for RCS group chats. Currently, group...
Google Tightens Android Security with Play Integrity, but Power Users Beware
Google is rolling out significant upgrades to its Play Integrity API, aimed at enhancing the security of Android apps. This update is designed...
