Why is this the one thing Android phone makers won’t steal from the iPhone?
This might be a difficult pill for hardcore Android fans to swallow, but the Android platform exists as it does today because of Apple’s iPhone. Seriously, …
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Behold: The stupidest smartphone design trend of 2019 is already here now
In 2018, the biggest trend in smartphone design among Android phone makers was simple: copy Apple. Nearly every smartphone vendor on the planet used Apple’s …
New tech promises wireless earphones that would work just as well as the AirPods
I’ve never had a particular affinity towards any pair of headphones before buying the AirPods, but now I know I wouldn’t switch to anything else …
Instagram adds voice message support to Direct chats
What was that, you wanted your Instagram experience to be even more cluttered than before? Well, Facebook’s granting you that wish, as the company added …
Google Maps’ personalized ‘For You’ feature is now rolling out on iOS
Google is increasingly trying to transform Google Maps into an application that can be used for more than navigation purposes, with a significant emphasis on …
Qualcomm says every Android phone maker will beat Apple to 5G
While Apple may be waiting until 2020 to introduce a smartphone with support for 5G, the same can’t be said for Android manufacturers. During an …
With iOS 12’s adoption rate now at 72%, Android should be embarrassed
As far as tech debates go, iOS vs Android remains one of the most impassioned topics in tech these days. While many users prefer the …
Google is one step closer to replacing Android with something even more exciting
It’s no secret that Google is working on a third operating system that might someday replace both Android and Chrome. Called Fuchsia, the new OS …
The leaked Vivo Nex 2 demonstrates how a true all-screen phone can exist
Remember the Nubia X that we’ve shown you a couple of times already? It’s a phone that features not one, but two distinct displays, including …
iOS 12 continues to make Android Pie look shameful
Remember Project Treble? Remember how it was going to be a brilliant solution that finally addressed Android’s terrible fragmentation problem? Well, we have an update on …
Galaxy S10 will have a feature that’s not available on any other Android or iPhone
According to a new report out of Asia that seemingly confirms earlier rumors, the Galaxy S10 will have a feature like no other Android device, …
More proof that Google is serious about replacing Android with something better
Yes, Android Q is already in the works at Google, but the company is also developing the operating system that’s supposed to replace Android at …
Google just found malware apps hiding in the Play store that were downloaded over 500,000 times
Google has taken swift action after it was discovered that more than a dozen apps that install malware on user devices were found in the …
The company with the hottest Android phones you can’t buy is helping Google ‘kill’ Android
Google is already working on “killing” Android. And by that, I mean replacing it with a more versatile operating system that would work on mobile …
These secret settings instantly make any Android phone feel twice as fast
Flagship Android smart are plenty fast these days, and most of the stutters and stammers that used to impact their interfaces have been addressed. Sure …
Google just told us how to fix the worst thing about Androids and iPhones
No matter how strong your allegiance to Android or iPhone is, you’ll probably agree that the worst thing about Android phones and iPhones is battery …
Google just announced Android support for foldable phone displays
Phones with foldable displays might never be anything more than a niche product. Then again, if you’re Google, and you’re dealing with a seemingly never-ending …
Google is giving some Android users up to $5 of free Play store credit
With the holidays coming up, everyone is looking for ways to save money, which is why some Android users were pleasantly surprised on Monday to …
Some users are experiencing terrible battery drain on Android Pie
If anything, software updates should improve the battery life of our devices, but many Android fans are discovering that Android 9.0 Pie does the opposite. …
Google’s fix for Android fragmentation isn’t working at all yet
In the early hours on Thursday morning, Apple updated its App Store support page with new iOS version distribution data that is current as of the …
This all-screen phone has a hidden second screen for no good reason, and I’m obsessed with it
If you really stop to think about it, the past few years in the smartphone industry have been pretty boring. There’s no question that big …
Today is a dark day for Android flagship phones
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 is the most powerful phablet the company has ever released, and it carries a hefty $1,000 price tag to match. The …
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 …
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 …
