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Exploring Android’s Future of App Quarantining

Google is exploring new avenues to enhance security on Android devices, potentially introducing a feature to quarantine suspicious apps in upcoming versions like Android 15. This initiative aims to bolster defenses against malware and spyware that can evade detection by current security measures like Play Protect. The concept of app quarantining surfaced during testing of Read More →
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Tips to FaceTiming Between Android and iPhone Users

For quite some time, Android users have found themselves excluded from enjoying several of Apple’s popular apps and services, such as iMessage and FaceTime. While the green bubble for text messages between Android and iPhone users remains, Apple has taken a step forward in extending access to its video-calling platform. Although Android users are still Read More →
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Google Chrome for Android Unveils Desktop Mode for Premium Tablets in Latest Update

Google Chrome for Android introduces two new features as of December 12, 2023, showcasing the continuous efforts of Google’s programming team to enhance the browser’s functionality. In version 120, users can now enjoy a revamped bookmarks page with larger folder and link previews, featuring a new design that includes blue folders for primary bookmark categories Read More →
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Google’s Latest Android Update: Blocking Number for Enhanced User Control

Google aims to simplify the process of blocking phone numbers on Android, introducing new features to enhance the effectiveness of this functionality. While the current Android operating system provides various solutions to combat spam and harassment, users often face the inconvenience of separately blocking calls and text messages from specific numbers using different applications. The Read More →
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Introducing iMessage to Android with ‘Nothing Chats’ App

Smartphone startup Nothing aims to distinguish itself by introducing iMessage functionality to its Android devices. The company’s “Nothing Chats” app promises to bring the distinctive blue bubbles from Apple’s iMessage service to Android phones. Initially launching on November 17 through the Google Play store, the app targets breaking down the long-standing iMessage barrier that has Read More →

Top 4 Emulators for Android

When it comes to playing classic games like “Yoshi’s Island,” there are several options available: purchasing the original console, opting for an official re-release on a modern platform if available, or using an emulator to play downloaded game ROMs. While the latter method is not officially endorsed, it becomes the only viable choice for those Read More →

Authorities Express Frustration Over Mistaken Emergency Calls from Android Smartphones

Mistaken Emergency Calls from Android Phones Cause Frustration Among Authorities The feature of making emergency calls has gained popularity among smartphone manufacturers, extending beyond iPhones to include Android smartphones, especially with the introduction of the Snapdragon Satellite solution. While this functionality is crucial for making emergency calls in any situation, it has become a source Read More →

New features are coming to older versions of Android

Google wants to make more modern Android features available for older editions of its operating system. This is possible thanks to the backwards compatibility of the Extension SDK. Developers can find all the details here. Android 10 and later support building blocks of the system that allow Google to accelerate feature and security updates in Read More →