Android

Google pulls up Samsung for tweaking android

February 21, 2020 9:51 pm

In the blog post, Samsung has been mentioned specifically for adding code to the Android kernel of its mid-range Galaxy A50 smartphone.

Android 11 First Developer preview is here: How to get it on your Pixel phone

February 20, 2020 3:55 pm

The first developers Preview of Android 11 can be downloaded only on select Pixel phones including Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2, Pixel 3a and Pixel 4. The original Pixel phone is not mentioned in the list, which makes us think that perhaps, it might not get Android 11 when it officially rolls out.

Google to showcase 'something exciting' at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked on Feb 11

February 07, 2020 3:35 pm

Google might have "something exciting" planned for the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on February 11 where a slew of devices including the Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Buds+ are expected to launch.

Google could add Dark Mode scheduling in Android 11

December 31, 2019 4:19 pm

In a recent comment on the Google Issue Tracker, it is stated that the dark mode scheduling feature might be making a comeback in Android 11.

Google warns Turkish partners over new Android phones amid dispute

December 17, 2019 5:06 pm

Google has told its Turkish business partners it will not be able to work with them on new Android phones to be released in Turkey, after the Turkish competition board ruled that changes Google made to its contracts were not acceptable.

How to hide and unhide chats in WhatsApp on Android, iOS

December 17, 2019 5:12 pm

Here's how you can easily hide and unhide chats inside of WhatsApp on Android and iOS.

'Fortnite' will not come to Google Play Store anytime soon; here's why

December 11, 2019 9:42 am

Google alleges that Epic Games' Fortnite is available on the App Store despite Apple also charging 30 per cent revenue cut.

Google confirms camera flaw on Android phones could be used to spy on users

November 20, 2019 1:55 pm

Google Camera app and Samsung phones had a serious vulnerability where researchers showed how the camera app would be used to easily spy on users, by taking photos, videos without the victim realising this was happening

Google antitrust probe to expand into Android: report

November 15, 2019 7:58 am

Last year, Google was fined 4.34 billion euros by the European Commission, saying the tech giant gave itself an unfair advantage by pre-installing its Chrome browser and Google search app on Android smartphones and notebooks.

Android 10 lets you keep app data intact even after uninstalling the app

November 09, 2019 6:52 pm

As of now, very select apps support this feature, which includes WhatsApp and ASR Voice Recorder. But, we might see added support in many apps in the future.

Best mobile games since 2010: Subway Surfers, Candy Crush Saga and more

December 24, 2019 10:54 pm

Here is a gallery of the top 10 most downloaded games that made up this past decade, which started back in 2010.

Naiyyappam to Nankhatai: 5 Indian sweets that will make Android N sweeter

May 28, 2016 11:58 am

It might be possible that Google names the next Android N version after an Indian dessert. Let us take a look at the top five.

Huawei Watch: Check out the most elegant Android Wear smartwatch yet

April 16, 2016 7:33 pm

Huawei Watch sets an all new benchmark for smartwatch design in the Android Wear world

Android N Developer Preview: Here's what has changed

March 10, 2016 8:03 pm

Android N Developer Preview's early release shows new split-screen multitasking and improved quick reply functions

Truecaller to Hotstar: Google's top 10 Android apps of 2015

December 21, 2015 6:57 am

Which are the top Android apps of 2015? Here is the list from Google Play

Android turns 8: We take a look back at all the desserts served by Google

November 07, 2015 1:06 pm

It has been 8 years since Google launched its first Android version. Let us take look at these versions from latest to the first released.

Android Cupcake to Android Marshmallow: A photo tour of Android versions

August 24, 2016 11:35 am

A visual tour of Android versions with their dessert names down the year

Nokia 7.1 Review: Design, Display USPs; Exciting Features of Android 9.0 Pie

December 15, 2018 12:30 pm

Nokia 7.1, the new premium mid-end phone by HMD Global has a price of Rs 19,999. The USPs are its HDR10 display and stunning glass body design. The phone runs Android 9.0 Pie bringing in exciting features. So, how does it perform? Here is our review.

Android Pie is now official: Top features of Android 9

August 20, 2018 10:30 am

Google has confirmed that Android 9 will be called Android P. Here are the top features.

Everything you need to know about the BlackBerry Passport

October 06, 2014 9:58 am

All you need to know about the Micromax, Spice and Karbonn Android One phones

September 23, 2014 4:37 pm

Google's Sundar Pichai explains the concept of Android One

September 16, 2014 11:34 am