Can AI completely replace Android on smartphones?
When ChatGPT debuted in late 2022, many saw the conversational AI product as a direct threat to Google Search. That explains Google’s big pivot to …
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Samsung’s guaranteed 7 years of Android updates for the Galaxy S24, but it’s not as exciting as it sounds
I’m a longtime iPhone user who has been taking a great iPhone feature for granted for years. I get years and years of iOS updates …
Hardcore Android fan shares 3 iPhone 15 features he loved, and what kept him from switching
I’ve been an iPhone user since the iPhone 3GS. While I have tried several mid-tier and high-end Android phones over the past 15 years, my …
Popular real estate Android app found leaking passwords – check your phone now
We often write about malicious Android apps that intend to steal your data, but some apps put your data at risk inadvertently. This week, the …
Google banned 13 infected Android apps, so delete them from your phone
For what will hopefully be the last time in 2023, we have a few more malicious Android apps to warn you about. The McAfee Mobile …
Chameleon malware blocks Android fingerprint authentication to steal your PIN
Android malware continues to evolve and gain scary new capabilities, like the Chameleon Banking Trojan that was first detected in early 2023. A new update …
Marketing company says it can eavesdrop on conversations through our devices
You might be among the many people who believe the conversations they have near their smartphones lead to seeing ads online related to products or …
What are no Caller ID and unknown caller phone calls & how to stop them?
When your phone rings and the caller ID is blocked, or it’s an unknown caller, it can be pretty frustrating. Especially when you receive repeat …
Your favorite Android password manager is leaking data
In recent years, password managers have become a popular way to store and protect all of our passwords in a single place. Until tech companies …
Popular Android barcode scanner app has been leaking passwords
When it comes to downloading apps on your mobile device, you can never be too careful. Even if the app isn’t actively malicious, there is …
Beeper Mini is a new app that brings iMessage to Android, and you can try it now
There’s a new iMessage-client app for Android that promises to bring blue bubbles to your smartphone without tricks or a Mac server in the middle. …
Thieves return stolen Android because it’s not an iPhone – I guess they don’t care about RCS
Google scored a lukewarm victory against Apple a few weeks ago when the latter announced iMessage will soon support RCS messaging. However, iMessages will remain …
Android’s November update adds more emojis and more free Google TV channels
I know what you’re thinking: there isn’t enough ad-supported content to watch on the internet. Well, Google agrees with you, and in order to satiate …
Sunbird has shut down its iMessage for Android app due to security issues
Sunbird, the company that makes “iMessage for Android,” has announced that it is temporarily shutting down its Android app due to security concerns. The company …
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Satellite SOS for Android plan is dead
Earlier this year, Qualcomm announced a partnership with satellite connectivity provider Iridium to create Snapdragon Satellite, a proprietary technology to connect smartphones to satellites in …
16 more infected Android apps you need to delete ASAP
There are plenty of reasons to own an Android phone instead of an iPhone, from the plethora of choices to the lower prices to the …
Google’s brilliant new Android feature can catch malware apps before you install them
Smartphones are more exciting than computers for malware developers. These devices can contain significantly more sensitive data, given their importance in everyday use. That’s why …
WhatsApp for Android adds support for passkeys
WhatsApp is the latest app to support passkeys, a simple yet more secure way to log in without needing a password. The announcement from the …
Android 14 finally starts rolling out to Pixel phones
Traditionally, Google releases its major Android update of the year during the summer. After about six months of beta testing, the latest Android version is …
Every iPhone and Android should share battery cycle information
The iPhone 15 models come with two exclusive battery health features that Apple decided not to bring to older iPhones. One lets you prevent charging …
Apple Music on Android updated with iOS 17 features
Apple Music received several new features early this week thanks to the iOS 17 update. In addition, Apple has also updated its Android app counterpart …
Don’t panic: FCC and FEMA set date for emergency alert test next month
Everyone in the US should mark October 4 on their calendars, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will …
Google finally made its At a Glance widget usable, thanks to AI
Google is finally giving its At a Glance widget a massive upgrade, and this time, it’s betting big on AI. The update will be available …
Uninstall these two Android apps right now
If you downloaded either of these Android apps, delete them now. The two fake messaging apps were designed to look just like Telegram and Signal. …
Reports suggest Asus may be shutting down its Android phone business (Updated)
Update: Asus has released a statement noting that it will not be shutting down its Android smartphone divisions and that it remains committed to the …
Google might copy Apple’s new satellite SOS messaging feature
The iPhone 14 series introduced a feature that all smartphones should have: support for SOS communication over satellite in emergencies. We’ve seen several first-hand accounts …
Forget the expensive iPhone 15 Pro – cheaper iPhones are coming
Rumors suggest Apple will introduce a big price hike for at least the iPhone 15 Pro models, if not all four devices, this fall. Apple …
This Pixel security feature will tell you if your phone was hacked
Pixel Binary Transparency is hopefully a Pixel feature you’ll never have to worry about. That is, you’ll never have to worry about it as long …
Google will let you transfer an eSIM between Android phones with a QR code
QR codes are an interesting technology due to their wide range of use cases, and Google has just found another one. Earlier this year, the …
Why do all the new Android flagships need 24GB of RAM?
We’ve yet to see whether Apple will bump up the RAM of iPhone 15 Pro models to 8GB or stick with 6GB across the board. …
