A new version of GSConnect, the GNOME Shell extension that integrates with KDE Connect, is now available — and it supports GNOME 45. GSConnect bridges the gap between GNOME Shell and an Android device with the KDE Connect Android app installed to streamline file transfers between … | Continue reading
A look at next week’s case with Epic Games and how Android’s choice and flexibility works for consumers and developers of all sizes. | Continue reading
Posted by Nataliya Stanetsky, Android Security and Privacy Team Keeping Google Play safe for users and developers remains a top priority for Google. As users increasingly prioritize their digital privacy and security, we continue to invest in our Data Safety section and transpare … | Continue reading
Android users can finally join the realm of the easy login life. Google revealed Monday that Credential Manager will arrive on Android devices beginning Nov. 1, ushering in the next phase of the company’s conversion to passkeys. This also means Android users will finally have the … | Continue reading
Most of the photos that I prepare for this website for example, I take with my big Nikon camera in RAW format and then edit them under Windows in Adobe Lightroom Classic. I always give the image a name and a few keywords, which are then also displayed on the photo page. Lightroom … | Continue reading
Google’s antitrust trial revealed the multi-billion dollar tech company paid out a whopping total of $26.3 billion in 2021 to keep its status as the default search engine on phones and multiple browsers, Bloomberg Law reported Friday. The Justice Department argued that by spendin … | Continue reading
Since it debuted several years back, tech enthusiasts have been deeply in love with the Flipper Zero. The tiny penetration testing device makes hacking anything fun and easy, and at $170, it’s not exactly what you’d call a heavy financial lift. Yet while amateur hackers may be h … | Continue reading
Telegram restricted access to Hamas channels for Android users, as reported by CNBC Wednesday, less than two weeks after CEO Pavel Durov defended keeping them open. The messaging app with 700 million monthly active users reportedly blocked the official channel of Hamas and its mi … | Continue reading
For Android’s 15-year anniversary, let’s look back at memories from a decade and a half, from meaningful connections to bugdroid superheroes. | Continue reading
Android 14 is already available for Pixel phone owners and is rolling out to other handsets as we speak—and while it doesn’t include a plethora of new features, there are some cool upgrades for your handset that are worth making use of. We’ve picked out 5 of our favorites that yo … | Continue reading
I’m currently happily using an iPhone 13 Mini and have no desire to upgrade to any of the massive phones Apple currently has on offer. That means i’m on the look out for a small phone that runs Android. Today I heard about the Jelly Star which is a seriously tiny phone running An … | Continue reading
See how different productivity apps are designed to make the most of the larger screen space on Android tablets and foldable phones. | Continue reading
Compared to a few of my coworkers, I’ve been a real Debbie Downer regarding foldables. Huddled for drinks or games with friends, I’d receive the usual “oohs” and “ahhs” every time I took out a new foldable I was reviewing. Then I would tell them the price. They’d grimace and say … | Continue reading
Posted by Steve Kafka, Group Product Manager and Roman Kirillov, Senior Engineering Manager Mobile devices have supercharged our modern lives, helping us do everything from purchasing goods in store and paying bills online to storing financial data, health records, passwords and … | Continue reading
The original Pixel now takes 15 minutes more to charge than it did before. But longer charging times aren’t necessarily a bad thing. They can ensure good long-term health for your battery and device.Read more... | Continue reading
New updates to Android 14 make it even easier to customize your device and find new ways to express yourself. | Continue reading
I don't know if this is a bug, or just the way the world works now. Several of the people who live in my phone use artistic black and white headshots. They look very cool. But my Android phone shows their image with inverted colours - so they look like pure shite. Here's what my … | Continue reading
CEO Sundar Pichai expressed concern over the bad optics around the Google-Safari deal in emails from 2007. | Continue reading
Let’s set the record straight: I was too harsh on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in my initial hands-on. They’re not “dull” in the least bit. After more time with both devices, I’ve realized the Pixel 8 is officially the best small Android flagship you can buy, helped by Google’s re … | Continue reading
Google is re-adding features to its Google Home ecosystem that were taken away due to a patent lawsuit involving Sonos. It’s a win for Nest users, but it shows that while big tech continues to bicker about ownership, customers are being stiffed on features they’ve come to expect … | Continue reading
Posted by Andrew Walbran, Android Rust Team Last year we wrote about how moving native code in Android from C++ to Rust has resulted in fewer security vulnerabilities. Most of the components we mentioned then were system services in userspace (running under Linux), but these are … | Continue reading
It's always a bit concerning when a new icon suddenly appears at the top of your phone's screen. Without any warning, my ageing OnePlus 5T - which now runs LineageOS - started showing this: I know that, from right to left, it is showing me my battery percentage, WiFi strength, an … | Continue reading
Somehow, advanced Triada malware was added to devices before reaching resellers. | Continue reading
I'm writing this post in the hope someone will rip off my idea and start selling it on Ali Express. Many years ago, I got a "Pressy". It was a little dongle which fitted into your phone's headphone jack. It had a single button on the top. It came with an app so when you […] | Continue reading
Android users rejoice, you’re finally being treated with the dignity you deserve. Google announced a couple of cool things at their Pixel event today. One of the smaller announcements that stood out was regarding the software policy for the Pixel 8. Google guarantees seven years … | Continue reading
Google hosted its Pixel 8 event today and announced several interesting developments. Their newly-released Pixel 8 phones were the star of the event, with the Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Watch 2 bringing up the rear. There were also a few announcements on AI, Android 14, and the Bar … | Continue reading
Android 14 introduces advanced security, compliance and productivity features for businesses. | Continue reading
I’m struggling to muster excitement over the latest batch of Pixel devices. The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro have improved in style and design and probably in performance, too (I can only confirm everything once I test the specs myself). But where’s the flair? The feature you can’t live wit … | Continue reading
Yeah, yeah, there’s all that hubbub surrounding Google’s new hardware like the Pixel 8 the company is finally showing off at its Made by Google event Wednesday. But for those who don’t plan on making the switch to the latest Google phone or Pixel Watch 2, the most exciting thing … | Continue reading
Android 14 is here with personal, protective and accessible features that put users first and celebrate their individuality. | Continue reading
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For the decade that the Chromebook line of ultra-cheap laptops has been around, the company has left the ChromeOS-based design to linger without many meaningful updates. Now the tech giant is here with Chromebook Plus touting a new hardware standard and a few software tweaks the … | Continue reading
Dare Obasanjo read an article about the rise and fall of BlackBerry back in 2016, and highlighted one of the more interesting observations: Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast In reading the article it is clear that at that the BlackBerry leadership decided that it was important … | Continue reading
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Image recognition and voice features aim to make the AI bot's interface more intuitive. | Continue reading
Little more than a week before Google is set to unveil the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 at its “Made By Google” event, practically everything we could possibly want to learn about the devices’ specs and launch promos is out well before the announcement date. This includes an … | Continue reading
As the Pixel 8/8 Pro nears its debut, so does the eventual launch of the next version of Android. Google typically plans its software updates around new phone launches. This week, Google released Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1, essentially the dress rehearsal for the OS. Code sleuths hav … | Continue reading
Posted by Martin Geisler, Android team Android 14 is the third major Android release with Rust support. We are already seeing a number of benefits: Productivity: Developers quickly feel productive writing Rust. They report important indicators of development velocity, such as con … | Continue reading
See how different video streaming apps are designed to make the most of the larger screen space on Android tablets and foldable phones. | Continue reading
Fitbit’s much-anticipated app redesign is officially rolling out today. You can grab the update directly from the Google Play Store if you’re on a Google Pixel Watch or Fitbit wearable.Read more... | Continue reading
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Google and its partners are offering more options for users to fix their busted products at home. iFixit has expanded the number of Google devices users are able to take apart and fix at home to include the Pixel Tablet.Read more... | Continue reading
From new apps to more digital car key support, here are new features coming to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in. | Continue reading
Google is trying to step on Apple’s toes to keep it from hogging all the limelight with its upcoming iPhone 15 set to unveil next Tuesday, Sept. 12. While Google has its own big “Made by Google” event set for Oct. 4 where it’s expected to reveal its latest smartphone and wearable … | Continue reading
While we wait for Android 14's stable release, Google has decided to grace its users with an updated logo for the upcoming Android brand. The operating system has a new look, and the company is rolling out a few new features to celebrate the occasion. They include AI enhancements … | Continue reading
Android is announcing new features rolling out now and in the coming weeks. | Continue reading
This evolution of our visual identity better represents Android’s core ethos of being open, iterative and inclusive — and it’s fun, too. | Continue reading
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how I was fetching health data from Zepp's API in order write data collected by my Amazfit Bip3 Pro Smartwatch into InfluxDB. It hadn't originally been my intention to interact with Zepp's API, my first choice had been to pair the watch with Gadgetb … | Continue reading