The days of Google letting device makers install its apps for free in Europe are almost over
It looks like Google is going to potentially start making bank by licensing out its app suite to Android handset makers in Europe. That’s according …
Android
This is the crazy new all-screen design that’ll reportedly replace the notch next year
Google’s new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL flagship phones were released on Thursday, finally giving fans the opportunity to get their hands on the …
Google is making a huge change to its business model in response to the EU
Google is preparing for a major shift to its business model in response to a record-breaking EU fine this summer over the rules that Google …
Let’s not pretend the new Palm ‘phone’ is actually a good idea
The phone in the image above looks like a tiny iPhone, though it runs Android and the operating system looks a lot like Apple’s watchOS. …
Did Google just tell us that it’s getting rid of Android?
Google hardly had any surprises left for its Pixel 3 event earlier this week, especially when it comes to the stars of the show, the …
iOS 12 adoption surpasses 50% just three weeks after its release
Just three weeks after releasing iOS 12, Apple’s latest mobile OS is already running on the majority of iPhones and iPads. According to data made …
How to download the ‘Fortnite’ beta on Android, now open to everyone
It took a while, but the Fortnite Android Beta is finally available to everyone, regardless of device. The beta launched on Android alongside Samsung’s Galaxy …
Almost a quarter of Android owners are planning to switch to iPhone
Over the past few years, Apple’s iPhone lineup has consistently accounted for the majority of profits across the smartphone industry. Still, there’s no denying that …
Google Maps ‘commute’ feature is now rolling out to Android and iPhone
Earlier this week, Google announced a significant redesign for Google Maps, the introduction of a new Commute tab that would combine the functionalities of the …
Does Android stifle competition? DOJ antitrust chief says Google could be investigated
Makan Delrahim, President Trump’s antitrust chief at the U.S. Dept. of Justice, told congressmen this week that Google could very well find itself the subject …
You’ll be able to run Android apps on Windows 10 laptops
Microsoft may not make phones of its own, but that doesn’t mean it’s less interested in your mobile experience. Not only does Microsoft make a …
Google Maps adds new Commute tab that shows your bus or train in real time
With the latest Google Maps update, Google wants to improve your commute, especially if you’re using a combination of personal and public transportation to get …
The innovative RED Hydrogen phone is delayed even more
The past 12 months haven’t been particularly exciting in the world of smartphones. Sure, “the notch” has become a standard feature on most devices, but …
Apple’s iPhone XR is about to ruin Android’s biggest month in years
October happens to be a huge month for Android, with plenty of new flagships are about to be unveiled. The Pixel 3 stands out as …
Stung by hacks, the Democratic National Committee is switching from Android to iPhones
Bob Lord, chief information officer of the Democratic National Committee, swears this is not a “religious debate.” But after the alleged hacks of its systems …
The iPhone XS and XS Max just destroyed the iPhone X – and every Android phone – in benchmarks
The first iPhone XS and XS Max reviews are out, which means the first official benchmarks are also available, comparing the 7nm A12 Bionic chip …
On sale for $400, the Razer Phone isn’t a gaming phone any more – it’s just a great deal
Late last year, renowned illuminator of gaming peripherals (and builder of great laptops) Razer released its first phone. At the time, the concept of buying …
Mobile app that spies on people leaked customer payment records, karmic balance restored
A mobile app that can help people spy on Android and iPhone users, whether they’re spouses or children, has leaked millions of sensitive records, including …
New report suggests the iPhone is dominating Android in the world of spreadsheets
Android versus iOS is the fanboy battle of our time, and for the last decade, it’s been remarkably consistent. Apple has always had the edge …
Hackers can steal your Android unlock pattern by turning your phone into a sonar system
New research from researchers in Sweden and the UK reveals that hackers would be able to steal the unlock pattern of your Android phone by …
Here we go again: Newly discovered Android vulnerability can be used to spy on you
We write often here about the security vulnerabilities of Android devices that are due, at least in part, to how much of a delay there …
Samsung might fix the thing people hate most about its phones
There are a few things about Samsung smartphones that are objectively true. Whether or not you’re a fan of the company’s smartphones and you use …
Google’s Play Store crypto-mining ban is not going well
30 days ago, Google announced a ban on crypto-mining apps in the Play Store, a move designed to cut down on apps that secretly mine …
Google finally added a way to check how much time you’re wasting on its most addictive service
In a pre-emptive kickback against society’s growing worry that our lives are being ruined by digital addiction, tech giants are finally making baby steps to …
Of course the Fortnite installer for Android shipped with a massive security flaw
In the weeks leading to the Fortnite for Android launch, we learned that Epic Games didn’t want to make the game available the traditional way …
The tech world’s solution to menstrual awareness is this period emoji
Every year, we get more and more emoji added to our iPhones and Android phones. They’re more diverse and politically correct than ever, and that’s …
Survey reveals why people ditch Android for the iPhone, and vice versa
Most of the “iPhone vs. Android” arguments that take plan online are between hardcore fanboys who wouldn’t dream of switching from one platform to the …
‘Pokemon Go’ now blocking all Android devices with files related to rooting
Shortly after Pokemon Go launched in the summer of 2016, Niantic updated the app to block all Android phones that had been rooted. This didn’t …
Google’s built-in malware protection for Android is literally the worst
Google has been improving its Android anti-malware protections for years, but that doesn’t mean its built-in tool to handle and prevent malware attacks is your …
Gmail for Android now lets users unsend emails at the last second
Slowly but surely, the Gmail app on mobile devices is catching up with its browser-based big brother. On Monday, Android Police was among the first …
