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 …
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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 …
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 …
Android Pie makes it impossible to record calls with third-party apps
Having only launched a week ago, Android users are still figuring out all the changes and quirks introduced in the 9.0 Pie update. For example, …
Microsoft’s Your Phone app lets you mirror your Android device to a Windows 10 PC
Just a few short months after announcing the Your Phone app for Windows 10 at the Build developer conference in May, Microsoft has launched the …
The cheapest new 2018 iPhone will still crush Android flagships
Apple will introduce its new 2018 iPhone models about a month from now. We already know we’re looking at three distinct devices again, and we …
5 apps that are way better on Android than they are on the iPhone
Few internet flame wars have raged as long as the one that iOS and Android users have been waging since the two mobile operating systems …
25 Android smartphones from well-known brands come with severe vulnerabilities pre-installed
It’s one thing to discover you’ve installed malware on your phone while sideloading an app that you thought it was safe to use, and quite …
How to sign up for the ‘Fortnite’ Android beta on any Android device
At its Galaxy Unpacked event in New York City last week, Fortnite Battle Royale for Android made its debut alongside the Galaxy Note 9. As …
Fortnite on Android’s bypass of the Play Store could cost Google $50 million
After a delay that still feels way too long, Fortnite is finally coming to Android. It’s launching first through the Samsung Galaxy App store, and after that, …
How to install the brand new Android version of Fortnite on your phone
It happened just like the leaks told us. Fortnite for Android is going to be a Samsung exclusive at launch, but things aren’t as bad …
‘Fortnite’ might not even run on your midrange Android smartphone
Fortnite finally arrived on Android today alongside the launch of the Galaxy Note 9. The only catch is that it will be a Samsung exclusive …
‘Fortnite’ is available on most Samsung Galaxy devices right now
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 unveiling is going on as we speak, but unless you’re itching to spend $1,000 on a new phone, we have some …
