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Google to block outdated "apps which can put users data at risk" on Play Store from Nov 1, 2022

In a bid to protect users from installing outdated apps which can put their data at risk, Google has announced to block and hide apps on Play Store that have not kept up with latest Android operating system (OS) updates.

Apr 7, 2022

Top Six Most Expensive Smartphones in India as festive season is around

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the company's most challenging smartphone yet and when unfolded, this phone is smaller than its predecessor.

Oct 23, 2021

Google Pixel 5A expected to be released in Japan, US markets on Aug 26 for $450

The Google Pixel 5A is expected to be released on August 26 for $450. The Pixel 5A will only be available in the United States and Japan.

Aug 7, 2021

YouTube Music expands to 12 more countries

YouTube surpasses 10 billion download mark on Google Play Store

The YouTube app for Android users has exceeded a record-breaking 10 billion downloads on the Google Play Store Android app.

Jul 24, 2021

Google to disable Advertising IDs for users who opt out of tracking

Users who opt-out of Android app tracking will have their 'Advertising IDs' disabled, according to Google. The identification will be replaced with a string of zeros.

Jun 4, 2021

Google gets aggressive against ad fraud; bans 600 apps from play store

One of the biggest names in this crackdown is Cheetah mobile, a Chinese company that is publicly traded.

Feb 20, 2020

Google appears to have leveraged Android dominance in India: Anti-trust watchdog

A 14-page order from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) found Google's restrictions on manufacturers seemed to amount to imposition of "unfair conditions" under India's competition law.

Jun 29, 2019

Google lets users turn their Android phone in to physical security key

Google's new Two-Step Verification feature, if enable requires authorised Android phone to be physically present near the computer or the devices to unlock Gmail or G suite of apps.

Apr 11, 2019

Xiaomi, Redmi Go, India, launch, specs, price

Affordable Xiaomi Redmi Go with pure Android OS coming soon to India: Top facts

Xiaomi is all set bring the company's first-ever Google Android Go edition phone dubbed as the Redmi Go in India.

Mar 15, 2019

Google Bolo: A fun and interactive reading-tutor Android app for Indian children

Google Bolo app is now available in Hindi and English language support. It will be great if Google brings other local dialects such as Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu support in Bolo app which are predominantly spoken in South India.

Mar 7, 2019

Google blocked more than 1 million security-risk Android apps entering Play store

Search engine giant Google intensifies screening process to weed out security vulnerabilities in Android apps before giving permission to enter the Play store.

Mar 4, 2019

Nokia Android Pie release roadmap: Here's when Nokia 6, 3.1 Plus and others get Google mobile OS update

Nokia brand licensee HMD Global Oy is one of the very few Android (Original Equipment Manufacturer) OEMs to offer quickest to offer Android update for multiple devices in the mobile phone industry.

Jan 25, 2019

Microsoft to discontinue Windows 10 Mobile support, urges owners shift to Google Android or Apple iOS phones

Redmond-based Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 Mobile-based phones from December 10, 2019. Here's how to back up your phone.

Jan 21, 2019

Xiaomi, Mi LED TV 4A PRO, India, launch, price

Android-powered Xiaomi smart Mi LED TV 4A, 4X PRO up for sale in India: Should you buy?

Xiaomi's premium new Android TV-based smart Mi LED TV 4X PRO and the Mi LED TV 4X PRO are available on Flipkart and Mi.com with lucrative launch offers.

Jan 15, 2019

Google, Android apps, fake, adware, Lukas

Adware riddled 9 Android apps with over 8 million installs detected on Google Play store

Be advised, most of the adware riddled Android apps disguise themselves as universal TV and home appliance remote on Google Play store.

Jan 14, 2019

Google, SMS app, Spam protection, Android phone

Google will soon put an end to annoying SMS spam on Android phones

After introducing call screen feature, search engine giant Google is all set to bring Spam filter to the SMS app for Android soon.

Dec 30, 2018

Asus, Zenfone Max Pro M2, review, design, camera, battery, price, India, launch

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 review: Mid-range phone king in the making

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ticks all key features consumers look in a mid-range phone. It has got gorgeous exterior looks, decent build quality, time-tested Snapdragon 660 CPU, feature-rich camera and is an absolute beast in terms of battery life and no other rival brand can match it right now.

Dec 15, 2018

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