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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
