How to watch the Android O reveal live stream today
At long last, Google is finally ready to tell us everything we’ve been dying to know about Android O. The first developer preview rolled out …
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Instant Apps, Android’s best new feature in years, isn’t just for new phones
One of the best new Android features Google imagined was launched last year, on paper. The company unveiled Instant Apps at Google I/O 2016, a …
Google might have accidentally confirmed Android O’s name
This week, following several rumors regarding the reveal of Android O, Google put up a page on its Android site counting down to August 21st, …
New Android malware can secretly steal your credit card data, calls and texts
At this point, we assume that most savvy Android users know to be on the lookout for suspicious apps and download prompts, but even as …
Facebook’s designers are stuck in the past — in one way, at least
If you woke up to a different Facebook app this morning, that’s because it may have been updated to the latest Facebook mobile version, which …
The Galaxy Note 8 will ship with a version of Android we’ve never seen before
The Galaxy Note 8 launch is just a week away, but there’s no shortage of Note 8 leaks churning out of the rumormill. We already know …
Android manufacturers are already working out how to copy the iPhone 8’s best feature
Compared to previous iPhones, the iPhone 8 will have a variety of brand new features, including a bigger screen at the expense of the home …
73% of Android users won’t switch to the iPhone because of the headphone jack
It seems that Apple’s “courageous” move to eliminate the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 last year may have cost it a fair number of …
It’s totally safe to charge your iPhone overnight — but here are some things you should know anyway
Unless there’s something wrong with the charging equipment you use or the smartphone itself, it’s totally safe to leave your iPhone or Android phone charging …
The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus just got a massive VR upgrade
As the first tech giant to embrace truly affordable mobile VR with Cardboard, Google is a leader in the space, and its Daydream virtual reality …
A former Google exec just made a great case for buying an iPhone over Android
Remember Vic Gundotra? If the name doesn’t ring a bell, perhaps a quote will: “two turkeys do not make an Eagle.” Yes, he’s the former …
The iPhone 8 isn’t even here yet and Android owners are already switching to Apple
In a report published on Tuesday, market research firm CIRP revealed that Apple attracted more Android switchers in the most recent quarter than at any …
Android O is nearly complete as the final developer preview rolls out
Google on Monday rolled out the fourth and final Android O Developer Preview, giving developers one last chance to finish testing their apps on the …
Android continues to increase its sizable lead over iOS in the US
With as much attention as Apple receives, it’s easy to forget that Android is the most popular mobile OS around the world and in the …
Google fights to keep search relevant with new personalized feed feature
Google is still the dominant search engine out there, but the future isn’t necessarily bright. Voice assistants that aren’t powered by Google tech are getting …
Classic MMORPG ‘RuneScape’ is coming to mobile devices
One of the longest-running, most beloved online browser games of all time is finally migrating to mobile devices. On Monday, RuneScape developer Jagex revealed that …
HTC users blast company after ads appear on the default keyboard
As far as mobile advertising is concerned, the less intrusive they are the better. While some websites have frustrating ads that forcefully interject themselves into …
Google has added a new anti-malware feature to the next version of Android
Android 7.1 Nougat contains a new “panic” mode that Google has quietly added, but it’s not what you might think.
Android’s biggest issue is as prominent in 2017 as it’s ever been
If you thought that this might be the year that Google finally solved its Android fragmentation problem, I have some bad news for you. As …
Don’t freak out about the Google Pixel’s Android update problem
Some Google Pixel phones appear to suffer from some kind of strange Android update issue. But the problem seems to be limited, and it’ll certainly …
Nokia partners with Zeiss to make smartphone cameras great again
The old Nokia partnered with Zeiss in the past for its mobile cameras, and the new company wants to do the same thing. This time …
Google faces a second record fine from the EU over Android
The European Commission concluded its investigation into Google’s search practices a few days ago, handing the California-based company a record fine of €2.4 billion, which …
Google Play is hosting a huge sale on must-have Android apps and movies
In a couple of weeks, Amazon is going to host the biggest summer sale of the year, but let’s forget all about that for a …
The iPhone is no longer the fastest phone in the world
A new type of smartphone face-off has become increasingly popular over the past couple years. In an effort to measure real-world performance, YouTube vloggers have …
Netflix explains its limits on downloading shows
One of the best things about the Netflix mobile app is that it lets you download movies and TV shows so you can watch them …
Android Excellence collections highlight the best apps on Google Play
Google this week revamped the Editors’ Choice section of the Google Play store in order to introduce a new initiative called Android Excellence. These are …
17 iOS 11 features you can get on your iPhone right now if you jailbreak
Apple released iOS 11 into the wild more than a week ago, and you can try the first beta on compatible iPhones and iPads right …
Why Apple’s ‘Messages’ app won’t be coming to Android, now or ever
With WWDC right around the corner, we’re just a few days away from Apple announcing a slew of compelling software and hardware updates. On the …
The OnePlus 3T is still a great phone to buy right now
It’s a good time to be excited about new phones. The Galaxy S8 just launched, a major iPhone update is set to happen in a …
Meet Pokeland, the latest Pokemon app for iOS and Android
In the months since Pokemon Go launched on the App Store and Google Play, The Pokemon Company has released two other Pokemon mobile games: Pokemon …
