iOS and Android: Messenger WhatsApp brings its own backup alternative
WhatsApp is planning its own cloud storage for backups with mandatory end-to-end encryption. However, the relocation of chat histories to...
Android
Google Translate: Android app finally gets a new design
Google Translate is getting a major redesign for the Android app. A new navigation at the bottom and compact input...
Android Auto bug: Google Maps no longer switches to night mode
A bug in Android Auto is currently causing dangerous glare when driving at night. Google Maps and Waze no longer...
Android: Google’s June drop brings many new features to the smartphone
The June drop for Android smartphones brings some new features. These include, among other things, AI-supported protection against fraud calls,...
Android Auto: New swipe gesture makes control easier and safer
Google is rolling out a new update for Android Auto that makes using media apps safer while driving. With a...
Android Auto Gets Smarter: 15.7 Beta Replaces Assistant with Conversational Gemini
Google has launched the beta for Android Auto 15.7 with expanded widget features and Gemini. The new voice assistant replaces...
Widgets, Smarter Media, and Gemini AI: Android Auto’s Future Revealed in Update 15.6
Google has released Android Auto version 15.6. Although the official list of changes is missing, the code reveals exciting innovations...
Study Finds Android’s Spam Protection Significantly Outperforms iOS
A new study examined the built-in spam and fraud protection in Android and iOS and found significant differences between Google's...
Google tests Earth: a new Android Auto widget feature for smarter, customizable car dashboards
Google is working on a new widget feature for Android Auto that will make vehicle screens more flexible. In the...
New Android Rules Spark Fears of Monopoly as F-Droid Sees Its Existence Endangered
Google plans new rules for Android developers who could also threaten alternative app stores such as F-Droid. The open source...
Nova Launcher Development Ends as Founder Kevin Barry Exits, Leaving Future Uncertain
Nova Launcher, one of the most popular Android launchers with over 50 million users, is facing the end. Founder Kevin...
Android 16 Users Face “Update Failed” Error for Google Play System Updates
Some Android 16 users have not been able to install Google Play system updates for weeks-an error stubbornly indicates the...
How to Get More Life Out of Your Android and Use It Smarter
Your Android phone is more than just a device—it’s your camera, wallet, calendar, entertainment hub, and often your lifeline during...
Android Auto: New Spotify update with a JAM function is here
With the latest app update, Spotify brings the popular jam function to the Android car. Together with up to 32...
California Jury Finds Google Illegally Tracked Android Users, Orders $314 Million Fine
Google has illegally collected data from Android users. A jury in California San Jose came to this assessment. Because of...
Android 16 Adds Stingray Defense to Block Fake Cell Towers
Android 16 brings new security functions to protect against "fake" mobile phone masts. The so-called "Stingray" defense warns users of...
Android malware sneaks into the contacts
A new Android malware is currently causing concern in the security industry: the malware called Crocodilus has recently been developed...
Most of Android Users Use Unsafe Android Version
Current figures from Google show that the majority of Android users use unsafe versions of the operating system. At the...
Android 16: Google plans completely new battery icon
Google plans large design changes for Android. There should also be a clearly revised battery display that allows users to...
Android 16 Stable Release Is Around The Corner
Android 16 is about to complete. With Beta 4, Google has released the last trial version and holds the announced...
