Android

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.

13 days ago

Google, Duo, video chat, app, play store

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

Pegasus snoopgate raises troubling questions about use of the spyware in India

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Google to block outdated "apps which can put users data at risk" on Play Store from Nov 1, 2022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

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