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Photo makes some Android phones unable to boot – reports
Solutions to fix the reported issue include factory resetting or finding a way to access the phone's system to delete the image file
6 new features of Android 11 we're excited for
The latest version of Google's mobile OS will be here soon. Here are some key features
Facebook working on own operating system to run AR glasses
Having their own software for augmented reality allows Facebook to avoid dependency on Google for Android software updates
'Mario Kart Tour' out now on iOS, Android
You can now play Mario Kart on your mobile
Watch the Huawei Mate 30 launch here
It's the first Huawei flagship to not have a licensed version of the Android operating system
Huawei in public test as it unveils sanction-hit phone
Huawei may offer its own app store in a preliminary version, setting itself up as a competitor to Apple and Google's own stores
Goodbye, desserts: Android Q now officially called Android 10
Google says the name change could help make it easier for Android users to know if their phone is running the latest version
Google to require Android apps, games to disclose loot box odds
The change reflects the current environment and pressure being applied by countries against loot box mechanics in games
'Plan B': Huawei's operating system headache after Android ban
How does Huawei keep up with the competition if it cannot use the platform that powers nearly every other smartphone in the world?
New Android feature to provide real-time captions to content on your phone
Video chats, user-recorded videos, Instagram or any other content source – the new feature is supposed to be able to provide automatic captions for those
Google data privacy: Incognito mode on Search and Maps, keeping data locally
The next generation of Google Assistant has been shrunk to fit onto Pixel phones, so your data won't get sent to the cloud
Google to ban Chinese app developer DO Global for advertisement fraud
At least 6 of DO Global's 100 or so applications fraudulently click on ads even when they aren't being used
Free-to-play: 'Forza' racing series coming to Android and iOS
Forza Street marks the first time the franchise will be on mobile devices
Snapchat releases new, rebuilt app for Android
The new app is expected to now be on par with the iOS version
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Over 560,000 Android users downloaded malware hidden in 'games'
The 13 games are actually hidden malware that downloads and installs a payload onto the Android device and hides the app's icon
U.S. phone owners holding on to old devices far longer than ever – study
The study suggests that U.S. phone owners would wait almost 3 years to make an upgrade
Pokemon in 'Pokemon Go' now appear life-size on Android too
The enhanced augmented reality (AR) mode comes to Android after being released in December 2017 for iOS
Google appeals record EU fine over Android
In its July decision, Brussels accuses Google of using the Android system's huge popularity on smartphones and tablets to promote the use of its own Google search engine and shut out rivals
The 3 products Google announced at its October 2018 event
Meet the Home Hub, Pixel Slate and the Pixel 3
Google's Play Store updates policies to prevent call, SMS abuse
The policy update will take effect 90 days from now, or on January 6
Here's how Google's Pixel 3 phones are shaping up
Like many 2018 phones, the XL version of the Pixel 3 is expected to carry a notch
Millions of Android devices have preloaded vulnerabilities – report
The vulnerabilities are a byproduct of Android’s open operating system that allows third-party companies such as device manufacturers and carriers to tweak code, says the report by cybersecurity firm, Kryptowire
How Android Pie could change the way you use your phone
The 3 on-screen navigation buttons have been replaced with just one button
Google sets limit to number of notches on Android P devices
Notch cutouts can only be placed on the top or bottom side
Xiaomi launches second-generation Android One phones in Spain
Prices for the Mi A2 start at P14,990 while the A2 Lite starts at P9,990
What Android users should know about Google’s fight with the EU
The European Union's $5 billion anti-trust fine challenges the core of Google's Android licensing model, possibly leading to more expensive Android devices
Google hit with record 4.3-billion euro fine in EU over Android
(UPDATED) The new sanction nearly doubles the previous record EU anti-trust fine of 2.4 billion euros, which also targeted Google, in that case for the Silicon Valley titan's shopping comparison service in 2017. Google says it will appeal the fine
'Pokemon Quest' now available on both iOS and Android
The game comes to mobile a month after its Switch release
Google's augmented reality-based Measure app comes to Android phones
Measure allows users of compatible phones to take measurements of surfaces and other objects by walking around them
Android Messages now lets you text on desktop
With the update, desktop to mobile messaging is now a possibility on Android Messages
Leak suggests that one of Google's upcoming phones may have a notch too
With Google's upcoming Android P officially supporting screen notches, the design feature can't be ruled out even for Google's own phones
Landmark EU law is new weapon for data protection activist Schrems
Max Schrems files 4 complaints with regulators under the General Data Protection Regulation laws against some of the tech world's biggest names
Valve's game streaming service Steam Link beta launches on Android
To stream, a Steam Link controller or another bluetooth-enabled controller, and a WiFi connection on the 5GHz band are required
YouTube may be getting incognito mode
Like Google Chrome's, the feature will allow users to view videos without leaving a trail
The top announcements that kicked off the Google I/O 2018 conference
Google unveils Android P, improvements for Assistant, and new AI capabilities at its annual conference
The Android P developer preview launches today
This year's beta for Android P will be open to more than just Google-made phones this year
Google's Android P is using AI to tweak your phone's battery life
Adaptive Battery adjusts the battery usage dependent on how a smartphone owner uses his device and accesses apps at differing times
Updated Grab interface to have faster help center access, new SOS button
The new app interface for iOS and Android is part of Grab’s 100-day campaign centered on improving driver and rider experience
5 things we expect to hear about at Google I/O 2018
We round out some of what we’re expecting to hear about at Google’s annual developer conference, Google I/O
Motorola shows off Moto G6 and Moto E5 series phones
Here's a rundown of the specs of the latest budget-friendly phones from Motorola
Google to push for new tech to replace SMS standard, pauses Allo
The new technology aims to improve Android Messages by including read receipts, typing indicators, full-resolution images and video, as well as group texting functions much like chat apps
Facebook Lite launches outside developing countries in expansion push
Facebook Lite will be launching in the United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, and New Zealand
Android users more loyal than iOS users – report
A higher percentage of Android users stayed with the platform when they bought a new phone in 2017 than iOS users, an annual industry report says
4 future Android phones expected to have iPhone X notch
The ASUS ZenFone 5 is the first high-profile Android phone to sport the iPhone X notch. It's not alone. Huawei, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and OPPO may be joining the party
Google launches lightweight Gmail Go for Android
The Go version of Gmail is half the filesize of the original mobile version. Unfortunately, it is only available to Android O Go users
Google likely ‘borrowing’ iPhone X notch with upcoming Android update
Insiders have spoken about Google’s upcoming software update that readies new Android smartphones rumored to be mimicking the iPhone X’s cutout design
Facebook to test Instant Articles paywall on iOS devices
Originally tested on Android devices, Facebook moves forward with testing for the subscription-based product for the iOS, beginning March 1
Apple Music growing faster in U.S. vs. Spotify – report
The rate of growth for Apple Music in the US compared to Spotify may be somewhat obscured, depending on whether or not you factor in trial accounts
