With Google’s Android platform, what’s old is about to be new again — numerous times over. Credit: OpenClipart-Vectors/Google/JR Raphael As we look ahead to a whole new year of green-tinted Googley goodness, I’m feeling both guardedly excited — and curiously like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day. Google’s got some pretty weighty pivots in the […]
Easily browse and manage your Android phone’s photos, videos, and documents directly from your Windows PC’s File Explorer. There are news updates to Windows’ cross-device functionality—now, the Android phone storage integration is available in File Explorer for Windows 11 and Windows 10 users. As reported by Windows Latest, this lets users access and manage their Android phone’s […]
Chrome for Android has never supported browser extensions, but Google is working on a new version that supports them. There are a lot of web browsers available for Android, but the one most people use is Chrome for Android. The Android-optimized version of Google’s Chrome browser is preinstalled on most Android devices and is fast, easy […]
Kaspersky calls Google’s removal an “overinterpretation” of US restrictions Citing US restrictions, Google removed Kaspersky Lab’s antivirus software from the Play Store and terminated its developer account in the days leading up to the restrictions’ September 29th deadline, according to a Kaspersky blog post yesterday. The decision was “based on overinterpretation of the U.S. restrictions,” Kaspersky writes, […]
The Android settings menu helps you manage apps, check battery health, diagnose network issues, and scan for threats. It also shows details like your device’s name, software version, and memory size. You can use secret codes for quick access to these features. You can use secret codes for quick access to these features. Just dial […]
Google announced some new features for its Gemini generative AI assistant during the Made by Google event on August 13. Recently, Google started rolling out Gemini Live, which offers a more natural conversational experience with the AI chatbot. On top of this, Gemini Voice gained 10 new voices, featuring different ranges based on star and space themes. While […]
Over time, even the latest Android smartphones can slow down due to accumulating data and limited storage. While a factory reset is a common fix, a more subtle approach involves disabling Android system animations. This can significantly boost performance by freeing up resources. BOOST YOUR ANDROID BY TURNING OFF ANIMATIONS Turning off animations is a simple but […]
Are you not satisfied with the sound of music, video, and podcasts emanating from your handset’s speakers? Here are several ways to improve what you hear. I’m always searching for ways to improve the sounds I hear. Whether it’s my record player, a streaming service on my desktop, or my phone, no device is exempt […]
Android’s June 2024 security update resolves 37 vulnerabilities, including high-severity flaws in Framework and System. Google this week started rolling out the June 2024 set of monthly security updates for Android, with patches for 37 vulnerabilities, including multiple high-severity elevation of privilege bugs. The first part of this month’s security update, which arrives on devices […]
Are you experiencing battery health issues? Here’s what to do! Battery health is important for any device, especially if the battery cannot be removed. Knowing the battery’s condition can help you take the necessary precautions to prevent it from deteriorating even further. The information below will show you how to check your Android phone’s battery […]
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