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Kripa B December 27th, 2024 3:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

Truecaller Surpasses 400 Million Monthly Active Users on Android

Truecaller, the platform for verifying unknown contacts, announced on Friday that it has surpassed 400 million monthly active users (MAUs) on the Android operating system as of December 24. The company's total user base now exceeds 433 million, having added more than 57 million users in 2024 alone. Also Read: Truecaller Launches Truecaller Assistant to Combat Spam and Fraud Calls in India Truecaller Growth in 2024 "Truecaller continues to grow... Read More

Tanuja K June 17th, 2024 6:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google is Bringing AI Powered Magic Editor for Android for Free: Report

Google, a US tech giant, is bringing Magic Editor for Android phones apart from Pixel, at no additional cost. The Magic Editor is now going to be available on Samsung phones and older Pixel phones. Announced with the Pixel 8 series, Google has decided that it is the right time to offer it to other phones as well. In addition to this, there is no additional fee. Until now, Google... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur May 16th, 2024 4:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Android is Getting New Theft Protection Features: Check

Google has started rolling out Android 15 Beta 2 for several devices. Right now, we are not talking about everything new with Android 15 Beta 2, we will just be focusing on one thing - theft protection features. Both Google and Apple have given a few theft protection features, such as the ability to lock the device when you have lost it or it is stolen or the ability to... Read More

Tanuja K March 17th, 2024 8:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Android 15 Could Let You Track Device even When it is Switched Off: Report

Google will release the Android 15 later this year. The tech giant is trying to make Android 15 ultra-safe for consumers by not only protecting their digital privacy but also helping users track their phones when it is switched off. Currently, if you are relying on Google's Find My Device to locate or track your phone when it is lost, you can only do that if your phone is switched... Read More

Tanuja K August 30th, 2023 5:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google Could Go the iOS Way and Add Several Android OS Updates for Pixel

Currently, it is the iPhones that get the most OS (operating system) updates. It helps in keeping the phone running well-conditioned and also boosts the resale value. But the same is not the case with Android. Even though there are companies such as Samsung, Google and now OnePlus as well, that promise four years' worth of Android updates to their flagships, it is not close to what Apple does with... Read More

Srikapardhi July 10th, 2023 4:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson Introduces On-Demand 5G Network Slicing for Android Devices

Ericsson has enabled a new feature in the upcoming release of Android 14. This latest feature, supported by Ericsson's core network version, enables users to request 5G network slices as part of 5G Standalone plans for enhanced performance during specific times and for specific applications, according to the official release. Also Read: Ericsson Ships 10 Million 5G-Ready Radios Worldwide 5G Network Slicing on Android Devices According to Ericsson, the new... Read More

Tanuja K June 25th, 2023 3:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Android Users Encounter Fewer Usability Issues Compared to iOS

A recent report from GreenSmartphones (via Gizmochina) has shed light on the usability differences between Android and iOS, suggesting that Android users face fewer challenges when operating their devices. The study analysed search engine data, specifically tracking the number of times users of both operating systems searched for help with basic operations like screen recording, screenshots, and location sharing. Contrary to popular belief, the findings revealed that iPhone users in... Read More

Bhavya Singh January 16th, 2023 8:24 PM 3 COMMENTS

India to Build Own OS to Compete iOS and Android

A proposal to develop an indigenous mobile operating system and provide users with a more secure experience is apparently being worked on by the Indian government. In addition to providing a safer experience, a new Indian OS would also provide additional options and healthy competition to Google and Apple, according to a top government official who verified this to Business Standard. Indian Government Developing More Secure Mobile Operating Systems Currently,... Read More

Yash Bhardwaj January 7th, 2023 2:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

Satellite Connectivity Coming to High End Android Phones

According to Qualcomm, its new CPUs and modems will have a Snapdragon Satellite feature that would enable users to contact concerned authorities in an emergency, even if there is no network. The Iridium satellite network enables the chip manufacturer to accomplish this. The business has confirmed that there will be other use cases for this feature. It is also more powerful than Apple's Emergency SOS feature. Android phone owners will... Read More

Bhavya Singh December 8th, 2022 10:34 PM 1 COMMENTS

Android 13 Keeps Wi-Fi on Even When Switching to Flight Mode

All smartphones come with Airplane Mode as an optional function. This function is typically applied when flying. When Airplane Mode was used in the past, Google shifted Android users from connectivity capabilities like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to switch-off mode. For quite some time, Google has enabled users to activate Bluetooth even while Airplane Mode is activated (from Android 11). The technology behemoth is currently adding this capability to Pixel phones'... Read More

Bhavya Singh December 5th, 2022 5:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Android Gets New Features such as Styles in Google Photos, Reading Mode, and More

Google has introduced new features for Android mobile and smartwatch devices with the goal of improving user interface, accessibility, digital well-being, and productivity. These updates will be made to all Google Android apps, including Google Photos, Messages, Google TV, and others. Digital vehicle key sharing, Reading Mode, new Kitchen emoji, and other features are just a few of the latest Android features. Let's take a closer look at the new... Read More

Bhavya Singh November 15th, 2022 7:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Asus Android 13 Rollout Timeline for Smartphones

More Android phones are gradually receiving the Android 13 update. Many Android users are still unaware of when the update will be available for their model, though. However, several manufacturers have at least started to release a schedule for the rollout. Asus is the most recent business to offer a timeline for when its phones will receive the eagerly anticipated update. Numerous new features, performance enhancements, and UI elements are... Read More