How hackers hijacked Android phone cameras without anyone knowing
The camera experience is one of the most important features on phones these days, and all smartphone vendors out there are in a race that …
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Google finally gets serious about protecting you from malicious Android apps
Every so often, we report on discoveries from security researchers who warn of newly identified batches of bad Android apps, often only after they’ve racked …
Netflix is testing a feature you’ve always wanted, but only on Android
Netflix might soon roll out a brand new feature that should improve your streaming experience on mobile devices, assuming testing goes well. Some Android users …
Yet again, adware-infected Android apps rack up millions of Google Play Store downloads
Researchers associated with ESET, a cybersecurity research company, have uncovered the latest variant of a scheme we’ve been reporting on different iterations of for a …
The best Waze feature is now available in Google Maps for iPhone
Google has been porting Waze’s best feature to Google Maps for a while now, but only in a limited fashion and only on Android. That’s …
Google is forcing Android phone makers to add even more apps no one wants
Storage is no longer a significant issue on smartphones, with most devices featuring at least 64GB of flash memory, if not double or even quadruple …
Google researchers found a severe Android security flaw that affects Pixels, Samsung phones, and more
Google security researchers often disclose severe security issues that affect various products or operating systems. While they might anger some of the company’s competitors in …
Surface Duo already looks like a huge missed opportunity
Microsoft on Wednesday finally unveiled its first dual-screen Surface device. But instead of a single gadget supposed to run a special version of Windows 10 …
‘Call of Duty: Mobile’ now available free on iOS and Android devices
One of the biggest franchises in the history of gaming has finally made the leap to mobile. On Tuesday, Call of Duty: Mobile launched on …
An industry insider leaked the stunning flagship phone design of the future, and we almost missed it
Earlier this week, a China-based smartphone company called Xiaomi unveiled an intriguing new handset called the Mi Mix Alpha. It has a design that’s unlike …
After just one week, iOS 13 has doubled the adoption of Google’s year-old Android 9 release
According to data gleaned from Mixpanel, iOS 13 user adoption is already off to an impressive start. Just a week after its release, the most …
Mario Kart Tour was just released for iPhone and Android with a subscription as expensive as Apple Arcade
We knew it was coming out on September 25th, and it’s finally here. Mario Kart Tour is available on iPhone and Android, and fans of …
Google Play Pass is Android’s answer to Apple’s new gaming subscription service
Less than a week after Apple Arcade went live alongside the launch of iOS 13, Google has unveiled its own mobile gaming subscription platform for …
Remove these Android apps from your phone immediately
By now, the pattern is pretty familiar. In spite of the company stepping up its detection efforts, Google can’t seem to eliminate sketchy applications from …
The most exciting Google Maps feature ever is about to get even better
About a month ago, Google released the most exciting Google Maps feature ever to more Android and iPhone devices that support augmented reality (AR) features. …
Facebook is working on AR glasses it thinks can replace your iPhone and Android
Facebook is reportedly developing augmented reality (AR) glasses with a twist. These won’t be tethered to a mobile device, but will instead work as a …
There’s a very good reason not to buy the most exciting foldable smartphone of the year
The most exciting foldable handset of the year is Huawei’s Mate X, which looks so much better than Samsung’s Galaxy Fold. Both devices were unveiled …
Google Maps finally received the one feature that was missing from the mobile app
Google released a couple of amazing Google Maps features in the past few weeks alone, including AR navigation support that rolled out to Android and …
Malware found in popular Android app with more than 100 million downloads
If you’re an Android user, you’ll want to steer clear of a popular Android app that recently began serving up malware to unsuspecting users. The …
‘Mario Kart Tour’ will hit iPhone and Android on September 25th
It’s finally happening, Mario Kart fans, Nintendo’s mobile version of the game is almost ready to launch on iPhone and Android, as the company revealed …
This is when Android 10 will be released to Pixel phones
The final version of Google’s latest Android release would have been available on Pixel hardware by now in previous years, but Android Q is taking …
Google Photos just got an awesome feature that makes it a must-have Android and iPhone app
Google Photos is easily one of the best apps you could have installed on your phone, especially if it’s an Android device, and especially a …
Mate 30 Pro will run Google’s Android at launch, unless the ban forces Huawei to resort to plan B
Huawei is widely expected to launch its Mate 30 series this fall, with some rumors saying the press conference may come as soon as September …
After all these years, iPhone owners are still more loyal to the brand than Android users
Over the past few years, one of the hallmarks of Apple’s strategy to boost iPhone sales has been to actively convince Android users to make …
Google quietly killed a service that used Android phone data to help mobile carriers improve their networks
Google may have never told you that it stopped sharing data from your Android devices with your mobile service providers months ago, just like it …
How to fix the Android bug that’s been killing your phone’s battery
If you’ve been experiencing worse battery life than usual on your Android smartphone recently, you should know that you’re not alone. There’s an Android bug …
Google will charge rivals to be the default search engine on Android in Europe
Google last year received its biggest multi-billion in Europe so far, a $5 billion antitrust penalty for abusing its mobile dominance in the region. Specifically, …
Here’s why Netflix wants access to your physical activity on Android
Remember how Netflix can conduct all sorts of strange tests to research ways it can improve its service? Well, it turns out that access to …
Hardcore Android fans reveal all the iOS 13 features they wish Google would copy
Apple released iOS 13 beta 5 for developers on Monday, and it’ll likely follow that today with iOS 13 public beta 4. This latest release …
WhatsApp is about to get a huge upgrade that’ll let you use the same account across platforms
A big leak has revealed that Facebook is working on a new WhatsApp experience which will let you use the same account to multiple phones, …
