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  • Published on 04:32 GMT

    Your Android Phone Will Now Be Forced to Restart Regularly If You Don't Do This

    The scariest part of your device getting stolen isn’t that you’ll have to break the bank by buying a new one—it’s the fear of someone breaking into it and accessing your private data. Luckily, Android devices are getting a new security feature that’ll make …

    Source: MakeUseOf - Pending
  • Published on 04:03 GMT

    Japan’s Anti-Monopoly Watchdog Accuses Google of Violations in Smartphones

    TOKYO—Japanese regulators on Tuesday accused U.S. tech giant Google of violating anti-monopoly laws, echoing similar moves in the United States and Europe. Google Japan said in a statement that it found the action “regrettable.” It said it has invested in …

    Source: NTD - Right-wing
  • Published on 03:53 GMT

    Android smartphones set to restart automatically after 72 hours of inactivity

    Apple did it with iOS, now it's Google's turn to integrate a new security feature in Android that automatically restarts the smartphone after a certain period of inactivity. The aim is to prevent a thief or any unauthorized person holding the …

    Source: The Malaysian Star - Indeterminate
  • Published on 01:30 GMT

    Android 16 could bring Identity Check to more smartphones

    What you need to know Identity Check was spotted on a OnePlus 13 running the Android 16 beta. The feature is expected to arrive on more Android phones with the Android 16 update coming later this year. It requires a change to Android's biometric prompt …

    Source: Android Central - Pending
  • Published on 01:15 GMT

    Android is getting smarter about spotting battery-hungry apps

    Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has introduced a new metric in the Play Console beta to detect excessive background wake locks.  The tool helps developers identify and fix app behaviors that drain batteries without the user’s knowledge …

    Source: Android Authority - Pending
  • Published on 02:56 GMT

    How to Bypass FRP on Any Android Phone

    Introduction to FRP and Common Scenarios Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is a Google security feature introduced with Android 5.1 and later. It prevents unwanted device access after a factory reset. FRP requests your synced Google account data if someone …

    Source: Bulawayo 24 News - Neutral
  • Published on 01:53 GMT

    Google's new Pixel 9a has a selfie cam problem

    Summary The Pixel 9a looks to have a selfie camera issue. The issue causes flickering in dark areas of a preview, but does not show up in the final image. There is a temporary fix that involves uninstalling the latest camera app update. The Pixel 9a is the …

    Source: Android Police - Pending
  • Published on Apr 15, 2025

    Google catches fresh legal probes in Japan

    Japan’s competition watchdog reportedly issued a cease-and-desist order to Alphabet’s Google on Tuesday for anti-competitive practices in the first such action against a U.S. tech giant. Google made smartphone makers prioritize its services, the Japan Fair …

    Source: Cryptopolitan - Indeterminate
  • Published on 01:15 GMT

    Download the Google Pixel 10 wallpapers here

    Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A new leak has revealed possible wallpaper options for the Pixel 10 series. We get a selection of four wallpapers each for the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL. So far we’ve yet to get a look at what …

    Source: Android Authority - Pending
  • Published on 01:11 GMT

    These smartphones will not be able to run the new versions of Android

    Google has just set new storage space minimums for installing the latest versions of Android. From now on, a minimum of 32GB of free space is recommended to be able to install the future Android 16, which automatically excludes the lowest-end models on the …

    Source: The Malaysian Star - Indeterminate
  • Published on 01:09 GMT

    Android Will Soon Restart your Phone If It’s Locked for 3 Consecutive Days

    As a part of the latest version of Google Play Services that started arriving yesterday, Google is preparing to introduce a new security feature that could be super handy if your phone is lost or stolen. A “future optional security feature” will …

    Source: Droid Life - Pending
  • Published on 00:54 GMT

    Google ends security updates for Android 12

    Google is pulling the plug on security updates for Android 12 after four years, leaving older devices without further patches unless they’re updated to a newer OS version. Each month, Google posts a new security bulletin for Android which brings a load of …

    Source: 9to5Google - Pending
  • Published on 00:54 GMT

    Android addressing ‘excessive’ battery drain with new app wake locks metric

    Given how excessive battery drain is one “one of the most significant frustrations for Android users,” Google is starting a new effort to help developers optimize the wake lock behavior of their apps. Partial wake locks are a mechanism… that lets …

    Source: 9to5Google - Pending
  • Published on 00:54 GMT

    Chrome for Android starts rolling out bottom address bar, redesigns settings

    After testing started in earnest last October, Google Chrome is beginning to roll out the bottom address bar option on Android to the stable channel. Some users are being prompted about how “You can touch and hold to move the address bar to the bottom.” …

    Source: 9to5Google - Pending
  • Published on 00:55 GMT

    Chipolo ending sales of ‘Point’ trackers for Android with fire sale on Card

    Following the introduction of its new “Pop” trackers, Chipolo has pulled the plug on its “Point” lineup of trackers that launched for Android’s Find My Device network. Chipolo was one of the first brands to offer new item trackers for Google’s Find My …

    Source: 9to5Google - Pending
  • Published on 00:55 GMT

    ‘Samsung Auto’ is an Android Auto alternative for Galaxy phones you can’t use [Gallery]

    Samsung has its own version of Android Auto for Galaxy devices, but it’s one that most people can’t use. One UI 7 is full of upgrades, but there are some that users in many regions will never get to experience. As first highlighted by Reddit user u/ …

    Source: 9to5Google - Pending
  • Published on 00:55 GMT

    Honor 400 Lite copies iPhone ‘Camera Control’ with the help of Google Lens

    Honor’s latest mid-range smartphone is the Honor 400 Lite, and it has a new “AI Camera Button” that can launch Google Lens. New buttons are an increasing trend in smartphones as of late, and Honor is jumping into the game with a new “AI Camera Button” on …

    Source: 9to5Google - Pending
  • Published on 00:50 GMT

    Japan hits Google with cease-and-desist over Android bundling

    Credit: shutterstock/Lewis Tse Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has ordered Google to stop tying its search and browser apps to Android smartphones, issuing its first formal finding against a global digital platform but opting not to impose a fine. …

    Source: Global Competition Review - Pending
  • Published on 00:27 GMT

    Pixel's Identity Check could land on more phones with Android 16

    Summary Google initially launched its anti-theft features, including Theft Detection and Offline Device Lock, on Pixel phones in the US starting in October 2024, following a trial in Brazil. The Identity Check feature, which requires biometric …

    Source: Android Police - Pending

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