8BitDo debuts premium Android gaming controller with Hall effect joysticks
Retro-inspired gamepad experts branch into mobile gaming
Microsoft changes how files are handled on mobile Office apps
Enterprise users with Office 365 can expect no difference
Android will soon let you run Linux apps with refreshed Terminal app
A streamlined process to download, set up, and use Debian on Android is on the way
Want more money for your old handset? Buy an iPhone instead of Android, survey suggests
Definitely don't go for a Galaxy S23 FE
Google ordered to overhaul Android app store in landmark antitrust ruling
The tech giant plans to appeal
Why it matters: The ruling has the potential to reshape the mobile app market, offering new opportunities for developers and possibly lowering prices for consumers. It could also set a precedent for how app stores operate in the future, potentially influencing similar cases against other tech giants, such as the ongoing dispute between Epic Games and Apple over the iPhone maker's App Store policies.
Kaspersky products have been removed from the Google Play Store
Kaspersky isn't giving up on mobile, though
Android's latest security feature will lock out devices when detecting "motion associated with theft"
The phone will quickly lock upon detection, keeping your data safe
Google Pixel 9a might launch early to compete with the iPhone SE 4
Pixel 9a is expected to be slightly larger, powered by the Tensor G4 SoC, and run Android 15
Vivo becomes the first to roll out stable Android 15, beating Google and Samsung
Late Android updates are becoming a thing of the past
Samsung debuts AI-capable Galaxy S24 FE and two new MediaTek-powered tablets
Flagship tablets and a mid-range smartphone with Galaxy AI features
Huawei will replace Windows with homegrown HarmonyOS in upcoming PCs
Big if True: Huawei officially launched the first version of HarmonyOS in 2019, debuting it alongside the company's Honor Smart TVs. Now, the Chinese conglomerate is reportedly ready to take its ambitious project for a fully independent operating system to the next level.
New European Union charging standard threatens to kill the billion-dollar secondhand phone market
The directive could lead to an unintended surge of e-waste from old phones
Android versions used to be named after dessert foods. They were also released...
Android 1.0 was released in September 2008 under the codename "Alpha," perhaps unsurprisingly, v1.1 was titled "Beta."
Google rolls out Android tablet desktop mode in developer preview
Improving productivity with apps running in their own windows
Android apps can now block usage if sideloading is detected
A new API, if leveraged, will force users to use Play Store versions instead
A hot potato: Apple's infamous "walled garden" approach is often cited as an example of limiting consumer freedom, but it seems the Android ecosystem is erecting restrictive fences as well. The most recent development in this direction is Google supercharging its Play Integrity API to give developers more power to block apps installed outside the Play Store.
New Android malware uses OCR to steal crypto wallet keys from images
Researchers believe an iPhone version is also in the works
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold reviewed: Bigger, more AI, but is it good enough?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers a larger 8-inch display, improved battery life, and the "power" of Gemini AI. However, weaker software and minimal camera improvements make it a tough sell, say reviewers.
Sneaky phishers are using web apps to trick Android and iOS users into installing malware
It's ridiculous how innovative the technique is
App found buried in Google Pixel devices can be exploited by hackers
The software can't even be uninstalled by users
Windows could finally gain an AirDrop equivalent with this new feature
Bridging the gap between PCs and Android phones
Google's Pixel 9 series stands out by bringing practical AI to your pocket
Made by Google event highlights AI software advances
US is considering breaking up Google, targeting Android and Chrome
The move comes after the DOJ found the company monopolized the online search market
Lenovo's 2-in-1 runs Windows and Android, combines Intel and Snapdragon CPUs
A 2-in-1 that is actually two systems in one
WTF?! The 2-in-1 form factor usually refers to a laptop with a touchscreen and a 360-degree hinge enabling the use of Windows in traditional and tablet-like modes. However, Lenovo's new ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid aims to offer two distinct devices in one package, each with an independent processor, memory, and operating system – an Android tablet pulling double duty as the display for a Windows notebook.
The Best Tablets 2024: Affordable and Practical Computing
Tablets today are as versatile as ever. Traditionally known for their portability, big displays, and long battery life, now you can find tablets that are as powerful as top-of-the-line laptops.
