Google’s greed is to blame for Android’s major security mess
You can’t make a good omelet without breaking a few eggs. Similarly, you can’t take over the smartphone business without compromises, even if that means …
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Google to follow in Apple’s footsteps again
A new report from The Information relays that Google is looking to take a page out of Apple’s operational playbook. According to Amir Efrati, Google …
Another adware outbreak hits Android, this one ‘nearly impossible to remove’
The latest adware outbreak might be the worst yet for Android users. According to researchers from cybersecurity company Lookout, a new strain of adware is capable …
What it’s like to switch to Android after using only iPhones for 6 years
It’s always fascinating to read what happens when someone switches mobile platforms after being a longtime devotee to a rival platform. One longtime iPhone user …
Google finds 11 major Galaxy S6 edge security flaws in just a week
Here’s another reason why Android has constant issues with security: OEMs add their own code to devices that might have big holes of its own. With more …
‘The security people I know at Google are embarrassed by Android’
Security flaws? Oh, Android has a few and most Android users have to wait a long time to get them patched… if they even get …
Samsung could be out of the smartphone market within 5 years
Samsung is the biggest overall smartphone maker in the world, but the last few quarters haven’t been stellar for the company when it comes to …
Facebook orders some employees to switch from iPhone to Android
The iPhone is so popular among Facebook employees that Facebook chief product officer Chris Cox is effectively forcing some employees to switch over to Android, Cade …
Microsoft’s new launcher is its boldest move to take over your Android phone
Microsoft can’t beat Google and Android in the mobile game when it comes to market share or hardware sales, but it’s relentlessly developing software solutions …
Yet another reason your favorite iPhone app isn’t on Android
There are a multitude of challenges when developing a mobile app for iOS and Android, but as one team of developers discovered after over a year …
With every iPhone release, Apple sets the tone for the industry
Like or not, the iPhone still sets the tone in the mobile business, even if there are tons of other smartphone makers out there that have the …
Over a million people installed the app that moves you from Android to iOS
When Apple CEO Tim Cook repeatedly says that the iPhone 6 and then iPhone 6s are converting more Android users to iOS, many would wonder what that means …
Apple’s clever plan to kill cheap Android phones
Since launching the first iPhone back in 2007, Apple has always focused on offering high-end mobile experience, even if that meant losing the market share battle …
$70 worth of paid Android apps are on sale for free right now on Amazon
Every week, we do our best to bring you a wide selection of free apps worth downloading, but every once in a while, Amazon does our …
Meet AirBolt, the tiny smart lock that’ll fix your lost luggage problem
Ever had to deal with an airline losing your luggage? That’s one problem the AirBolt smart lock will try to fix once it becomes a commercial …
iOS and Android wallpapers: This stylish collection features over 50 minimalistic designs
If you’re looking for some new wallpaper for your smartphone, we recommend checking out Miniwallist.com, a website that features more than 50 different minimalistic wallpaper …
Global report on Android details the main apps that abuse battery and hinder performance
Many people have complained that Facebook is a major battery hog on iOS 9 devices, as the mobile app seems to consume plenty of juice even when it’s …
Google is taking more control of Android, and that’s great news for users
The best thing about Android is also the worst thing about Android. That is, the power that Android gives users to customize the platform and …
Does Google have a serious mobile problem?
Google has won mobile, some Android fans will tell you, and has been consistently winning for years. The company has a massive market share lead …
Android malware apps might net hackers millions, fool Google Play Store security
Most of the recent malware-related security reports detailed various threats targeting Apple’s iOS ecosystem, but that doesn’t mean hackers have stopped attacking Android. A new …
Google records and stores everything you ask Google Now – here’s how to find and delete it
You may not realize this, but every time you ask Google Now a question, Google makes a recording of it and keeps it stored in …
‘The Martian’ is a great movie… but it’s also loaded with hilariously outdated tech
The Martian is a spectacular movie, so you should definitely see it. The film paints a believable picture of the first human missions to Mars. The …
Google-funded study reveals Android security is a total disaster
You can now see why BlackBerry has been devoting so many resources lately toward making Android more secure — it’s clearly an area that needs …
Meet Elbee, the next big innovation in wireless headphones
Are smart headphones the next mobile breakthrough? That’s what LBTech seems to think, as the company created and launched one such product type on Kickstarter. …
Snowden discusses a scary way spies can hack your smartphone and gain ‘total control’
Everybody loves the Smurfs, magical characters from our childhood ready to deliver a ton of whacky adventures. However, in the modern day and age, there are some …
Leak reveals a brand-new Android phone made by… Pepsi
Wait, what? And why? A new leak has revealed that Pepsi — yes, that Pepsi — is making an Android phone. Android Headlines has spotted a listing …
New point-and-shoot camera with 16 sensors can replace your pricey DSLR and lens kit
It’s increasingly clear that mobile devices, especially flagship smartphones, can offer a camera experience that’s on par with most point-and-shoot cameras. Some even approach DSLR …
The iPhone 6s might be an even bigger nightmare for Android than we thought
iPhone sales usually drop in the months leading up to a major iPhone launch, since more informed buyers interested in purchasing an Apple smartphone would rather wait …
This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone, and it’s awesome
The best-selling item in Amazon’s huge Camera & Camcorder Lens Bundles section isn’t a kit of fancy lenses for a Canon DSLR. It’s also not a …
WhatsApp for Android has a great new feature to help you save memories forever
Hundreds of millions of people around the world use WhatsApp to stay in touch with friends and loved ones. Now they’ll have a way to save …
