Android

Elon Musk calls Apple‑Google AI partnership 'unreasonable concentration of power'

The criticism comes amid Musk's xAI suing Apple and OpenAI over ChatGPT integration in Siri and claims that Apple's App Store disadvantages rivals like Grok. The dispute highlights ongoing AI competition, regulatory scrutiny, and Musk's efforts to expand xAI, which recently raised $20 billion and is increasing data centre capacity.

Jan 13, 2026

Multilingual AI Assistant Gemini Debuts in India, supports in 9 Indian languages

Google has launched its AI assistant Gemini's mobile app in India, supporting English and nine Indian languages. The Gemini app provides assistance in various ways, including data analysis and file uploads.

Jun 19, 2024

Android 15 Beta 2 Release: Designed for enhanced user experience [see how]

The Android 15 Beta 2 has been rolled out and is now available for development, testing, and feedback from the public. Its new features and updates are aimed at increasing performance and security for an improved user experience.

May 21, 2024

CERT-In warns users of multiple bugs in Android, Mozilla Firefox (See the affected versions)

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which comes under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, on Wednesday warned users of multiple vulnerabilities in Android and Mozilla Firefox web browsers which could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information, execute arbitrary code and cause Denial-of-Service conditions on the targeted system.

Apr 4, 2024

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra unboxing and first impressions: Don't judge too quickly

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra impresses with its Titanium Gray aesthetic, powerful features, and innovative enhancements, promising a compelling flagship experience. Here are our first impressions.

Jan 24, 2024

''Xamalicious' infects 330K devices via malicious apps on Google Play

Researchers have identified an Android backdoor named 'Xamalicious', which has infected approximately 338,300 devices via malicious apps on Google Play.

Dec 28, 2023

Sundar Pichai defends Google's biz practices, says our products are good for internet

Google is paying to remain the default search engine on several platforms for "preload exclusivity on a device-by-device basis", the company's CEO Sundar Pichai has testified in the ongoing US vs. Google antitrust trial, stressing that they make real good products for the internet as a whole

Oct 31, 2023

Client-side encryption in Gmail now available on Android, iOS smartphones

Tech giant Google has expanded its client-side encryption in Gmail to Android and iOS mobile devices globally.

Sep 30, 2023

Google introduces new 'Reading practice' feature for Play Books

Tech giant Google has introduced a new 'Reading practice' feature for its Play Books Android application and Kids Space, which will help new readers independently improve their vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Jun 2, 2023

YouTube Music rolls out 'real-time lyrics' on Android, iOS to match Spotify, Apple Music

YouTube has started to roll out the 'real-time lyrics' feature to its music streaming service YouTube Music on Android and iOS.

Apr 10, 2023

Elon Musk may produce 'alternative' smartphones

Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Saturday said that he will produce "alternative" smartphones to compete with Apple and Android devices, if the micro-blogging platform gets removed from the application stores.

Nov 26, 2022

Google video chat app Duo gone; but its icon returns on Android [details]

Google decided to combine its two video calling services into one and selected "Meet" as the surviving brand, reports 9To5Google.

Aug 28, 2022

Twitter Blue users on Android can now removes Spaces icon, customise navigation bar

Micro-blogging site Twitter's subscription service Twitter Blue has allowed Android users to customise the app's navigation bar.

Jul 4, 2022

Cybersecurity: This Android malware switches off Wi-Fi and drain mobile wallet

Microsoft has alerted users of "toll fraud" malware on Android that can drain your mobile wallet by switching off Wi-Fi connection.

Jul 2, 2022

Forget Pegasus, new Android spyware 'Hermit' now being used by governments via SMS messages [Details]

Cyber-security researchers have unearthed a new enterprise-grade Android spyware called 'Hermit' that is being used by the governments via SMS messages to target high-profile people like business executives, human rights activists, journalists, academics and government officials.

Jun 18, 2022

Odisha EOW asks Google to remove 45 'illegal' loan apps from Play Store

The Odisha Police's Economic Offences Wing has asked Google Inc to immediately remove 45 'fake' loan apps from the Google Play Store.

Jun 10, 2022

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 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