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For the longest time, Amazon's tablet and TV devices used a slimmed, somewhat locked-down variant of Android called Fire OS. This was useful for end users for general familiarity and ease of use, and also for techies, who found the devices easy to hack to add functionality. All things must change and evolve though...
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The Google Gemini App's official X handle has recently revealed that the company is rolling out Gemini Live to all Android users, which helps users interact with Gemini via their cameras and screen-sharing. We had reported that this feature was initially available to Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 users only...
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Google has unleashed a new security feature that will reboot your phone if it senses that it's been locked for three days. The enhancement appeared in the low-key release notes for Google Play Services v25.14 (2025-04-14). This "inactivity reboot" adds a layer of protection by encrypting files and data on a phone and...
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Only a few years ago, we had Android phones with a modest amount of internal storage, and loading apps was painful at best. Google seems to understand that low storage capacity ruins the Android user experience. Hence, the company has mandated that Android devices possess at least 32GB of internal storage to run or...
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We want to take a moment to remind you to back up your iPhones or Android devices. Data preservation, easier device upgrades, protection against malicious actors, and preservation of cherished memories are some of the many benefits of backing up you phone, to make sure you can recover your mobile data in a time of need. Creating a backup requires
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The Spring edition of the long-going Piper Sandler survey of teen spending habits and tech usage/preferences is out. The results show some consistent year-to-year trends, such as Apple's dominance in tugging at teens' heartstrings and their (parents') wallets, and that Netflix and Nike are still their preferred go-to...
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Google Pixel 9a - MSRP Starting A $499 Google’s Pixel 9a is its latest mid-range phone that updates last year’s Pixel 8a with a larger screen, a better Tensor processor, a bigger battery and faster charging. Fantastic value Lovely display Excellent cameras Impressive battery life Outstanding software Sharp, bright display...
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Google has announced that the Gemini Live feature, which was initially limited to a few phones, is now available to Gemini app users on Samsung Galaxy S25 and Pixel 9 devices. This feature lets users have live conversations with the AI tool and discuss content from their phone screen or camera for free.
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End-to-end encryption on messaging apps can offer a degree of protection, that is, if you don't let down your guard. That's the essence of the NSA’s latest security warning to iPhone and Android users on the need to manage key settings that might expose them to attacks if not handled properly.
While the warning...
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Google just released the Android 16 Beta 3.2 patch to beta testers, which includes fixes for “minor” issues such as battery drain, screen flicker, and more.
If you've noticed that your Android battery drains a little faster than normal, especially when it's not in use, Android 16 Beta 3.2 includes a fix that will...
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Google is making a big shift in how it manages the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), which it has been maintaining for over a decade, alongside its internal branch. AOSP has allowed for a lot of flexibility with how third parties could make use of the operating system. Moreover, it took in code from outside...
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Huawei just launched a new smartphone that combines a foldable and flippable into one. The Huawei Pura X may look like a normal flip phone when it's closed, but instead of opening upwards, it unfolds like a book, basically turning itself into a mini tablet. Not quite iPad Mini territory in terms of display size, but...
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Bitdefender reports that more than 60 million users have recently downloaded applications used in massive ad fraud campaigns from the Play Store. The fraud campaign, code-named "Vapor," allows attackers to lure users into downloading apps that make them vulnerable to cyberattacks.
The cat-and-mouse game between...
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Hidden away among the hullabaloo of Google's March Pixel feature drop lies a feature many enthusiasts and developers have asked for years—the Linux Terminal app. This Debian-based Linux environment is now available for Pixel phones with the latest stable update. This means users can load a portable desktop distro on...
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Are you using or planning to use a phone monitoring and tracking spyware application? If yes, you need to be aware of a new malware in the wild that compromises smartphones through a specific group of phone monitoring applications. The latest software listed among the most vulnerable apps is Spyzie. Researchers have...
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Amazon announced it is shutting down its 'Amazon Appstore for Android' this summer as part of a broader effort to streamline and improve its services and programs. The app store was never nearly as popular as Google's own Play Store anyway, but it does mean one less officially vetted (and generally safe, though not...
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Google is swiftly moving through development of the Android 16 OS. We got the first two Developer Preview builds in November and December of last year, then the first beta release in late January of this year, followed now by the second beta. This new build has a few notable changes, although the biggest ones are...
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Apple TV+ is home to some of the best original TV shows and movies, such as "Ted Lasso" with the comedic chops of Jason Sudakis and an all-around charming cast, and the mind-melding "Severance" series starring the likes of Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, and John Turturro. You may not know it, though, if you...
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Since the TikTok ban took effect, the app has been removed from the Google Play and App Stores and has stayed unavailable despite the executive order delaying the ban. In response, TikTok has created an alternative that allows Android users to download the app directly from its website. But how can you install this on your device? We'll explain.
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Malware on iPhones and Android devices is often associated with downloading third-party apps from unofficial sources. Cybercriminals, however, are also able to hide malware within apps found at official sources, like the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. These pieces of malware are often designed to target...
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Apple devices have long been recognized for their exclusivity and limited compatibility with Android devices. However, this is beginning to change, with FaceTime now accessible to Android users. Pre-installed on iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, FaceTime allows Apple users to seamlessly make video calls among...
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Android users have long enjoyed the split app feature on their devices, allowing them to view and use two apps simultaneously, a capability not currently available on iPhones. Interestingly, there appear to be plans to expand this feature on Android to accommodate three apps at once. The official Android 16 update...
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