Android: News
21 Sep 2020
GmailGoogle teases Gmail facelift, starting with a new logo
After adding a bunch of new features into Gmail for personal and G Suite accounts, Google appears to be working on a facelift for the service.
12 Sep 2020
iOSGoogle Meet app gets a new look: Details here
Countries are opening up, but video conferencing continues to be the most suited (and safest) way for one-to-one and one-to-many communication.
10 Sep 2020
HuaweiHuawei phones will start replacing Android next year: Details here
Finally, Huawei appears to be gearing up to take on Google's Android and Apple's iOS in the mobile operating system segment.
08 Sep 2020
iOSWatch out! Weird text messages can cause WhatsApp to crash
WhatsApp has been hit by a weird issue, one that can cause the messaging service to crash indefinitely on your Android or iOS phone.
30 Aug 2020
MalwareGoogle removes deceptive giveaway apps from Play Store
Despite Google's strict review and removal practices, malicious apps have been making their way to the Play Store.
29 Aug 2020
MicrosoftStrange notifications hit Microsoft Teams users; now fixed
In the last couple of days, several users of Microsoft Teams reported receiving a flurry of mysterious notifications.
26 Aug 2020
FacebookGoogle 'confused' users with privacy settings, its own employees admit
Much like Facebook, Google is also heavy on tracking the web activity and location data of its users for advertising purposes.
16 Aug 2020
iOSFinally, Telegram launches video calling with end-to-end encryption
When you compare WhatsApp with its biggest rival Telegram, the discussion always revolves around the market dominance of the former and the secure, feature-packed experience of the latter.
16 Aug 2020
HuaweiHuawei phones may lose Android update support: Here's why
If you own a Huawei-built phone with Google's Android operating system, there is something you should know.
13 Aug 2020
Google#TechBytes: These new features are coming to your Android TV
Smart TVs and media streaming devices are all the rage these days, thanks to Google's Android TV.
12 Aug 2020
FacebookFacebook Lite is shutting down on iOS: Details here
In an unexpected move, social media giant Facebook is sunsetting the Lite version of its main mobile application.
11 Aug 2020
GoogleGoogle is turning Android into an earthquake warning system
Google wants to help the world prepare (somewhat) for earthquakes - small as well as major, potentially deadly, ones.
06 Aug 2020
iOS#TechBytes: New features coming on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Google is making its office software easier to use for G Suite users around the world.
06 Aug 2020
SamsungApparently, Google is planning a foldable Pixel for 2021
Google's latest smartphone, the Pixel 4a, is not even up for sale and we are already beginning to hear murmurs regarding what the company has planned next.
30 Jul 2020
MalwareNew Android malware can steal your banking credentials, Government warns
The cybersecurity agency working for the Government of India has raised alarms over a dangerous new strain of malware on Android.
28 Jul 2020
MicrosoftMicrosoft's dual-screened smartphone to be launched soon
Microsoft is poised to launch its novel dual-screened smartphone, the Surface Duo, sometime soon. The Android-powered device has received certifications from the FCC and Bluetooth SIG, suggesting it will go official in the coming weeks.
27 Jul 2020
WhatsApp#TechBytes: 5 new features you must try on Telegram
Despite serving a much smaller user base than WhatsApp, Russian messaging platform Telegram is not giving up on its mission.
26 Jul 2020
FacebookGoogle uses Android to track its rivals apps: Report
In a major shocker, a report from The Information has revealed that Google uses Android to track the applications offered by its rivals.
19 Jul 2020
SmartphonesThis app tracks your phone usage to monitor mental health
When a contagion is claiming hundreds of lives on a daily basis, problems like anxiety and depression can increase exponentially.
16 Jul 2020
MalwareThis malware can steal passwords, card data from 300+ apps
After Joker, a new strain of malware called 'BlackRock' has surfaced on the internet.
14 Jul 2020
MicrosoftMicrosoft cleverly slips in Bing search on Android phones
Even though Microsoft is a leader in the desktop OS market (thanks to Windows 10), it has a long way to go in other consumer-focused categories such as Search.
07 Jul 2020
GoogleSoon, Google Chrome will offer biometric authentication for payment autofill
After testing a new interface for autofill, Google appears to be working on a tweak for the widely used function — biometric authentication.
06 Jul 2020
GoogleChrome's feature to increase notebook's battery life by 2 hours
While Google Chrome is one of the finest web browsers, it struggles with one key problem - battery hogging.
04 Jul 2020
OnePlusOnePlus's teaser video provides glimpses of the upcoming Nord handset
OnePlus has released a teaser video of its upcoming Nord handset, offering glimpses of the device's triple rear camera setup and dual selfie snappers.
02 Jul 2020
WhatsAppAnimated stickers to QR codes: All new features of WhatsApp
Continuing its push to make communication easier for billions of people around the world, WhatsApp is rolling out a series of new features for its app on Android, iOS, and KaiOS.
29 Jun 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Android 10 update rolled out for T-Mobile's LG Stylo 5
South Korean tech giant LG's Stylo 5 handset locked to telecom operator T-Mobile's network is now receiving the latest Android 10 update in the USA.
26 Jun 2020
The Telegraph#Alert: TikTok reads the content of clipboard on iPhones
Hours after iOS 14 preview went live, testers discovered its ability to alert when an app reads clipboard.
26 Jun 2020
GoogleNew logo to interface, here's how Google Photos is changing
With over a billion active users, Google Photos serves as an ideal cloud storage solution to preserve precious photos and videos and revisit them whenever, wherever needed.
25 Jun 2020
XiaomiXiaomi releases Android 11 Beta update for Redmi K30 Pro
Xiaomi has started rolling out the latest Android 11 Beta 1 update for its Redmi K30 Pro flagship phone. The firmware is based on Android Open Source Project (AOSP), which implies it misses out on the company's custom MIUI skin.
24 Jun 2020
Microsoft#NotAFakeNews: Microsoft makes antivirus tool for Android
Months after confirming the plan to bring Windows Defender to iOS and Android, Microsoft has started executing the move.
23 Jun 2020
FacebookSoon, WhatsApp will support animated stickers: Details here
More than a year after launching sticker support, WhatsApp is working towards expanding the capability - by adding animated stickers.
22 Jun 2020
GoogleThis app tells if a product is 'Made in India'
Amid heightened tensions along the LAC, anti-China sentiments have grown significantly in India.
22 Jun 2020
GoogleAndroid's AirDrop rival will also work with PCs: Here's how
The great thing about Apple's ecosystem is the deep integration you get between the company's apps, regardless of the device being used.
19 Jun 2020
iOSMeet Keen, Google's experimental AI-powered Pinterest rival
Despite being the internet giant it is, Google has struggled to make its mark in the social media space.
19 Jun 2020
MotorolaMotorola releases Android 10 update for Moto G7 Play
Motorola has started rolling out the Android 10 update for its Moto G7 Play. At present, the update is being rolled out in Brazil but the company is expected to release it in other countries soon.
18 Jun 2020
XNow, you can share new "Voice Tweets": Here's how
Continuing with its product-improvement plans, microblogging giant Twitter has announced a new 'voice tweeting' capability for its users.
15 Jun 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)POCO F2 Pro to receive Android 11 Beta update soon
POCO is working to roll out the latest Android 11 Beta 1 update for its F2 Pro flagship smartphone, the company has confirmed via an official tweet.
14 Jun 2020
GoogleVivo NEX 3S, iQOO 3 get Android 11 Beta update
Smartphone maker Vivo has released the Android 11 Beta 1 update for the NEX 3S 5G and iQOO 3 smartphones through its Developer Preview Program.
11 Jun 2020
Google#TechBytes: How to test the latest Android 11 Beta
Google has announced the first public beta of Android 11, its next big OS for smartphones.
11 Jun 2020
MotorolaMotorola releases Android 10 update for Moto G7 Power
Motorola has started rolling out Android 10 update for the Moto G7 Power.
