Google released Android 9 Pie, the next gen of Android Oreo at the company’s I/O event last year. Following the company’s track record, Google is said to release the next version of Android which most likely is expected to be Android Q at this year’s I/O event which is scheduled to happen in the month of May. After churning the rumour mill, Google I/O developer conference has been scheduled to... Read More
Although Android Q is months away from its official release, a new video has surfaced online which reveals some of the most prominent features of the upcoming operating system from Google. The new video has spilt the beans over a January Android Q build with February Security Patch. Some of the suggested features as per the video include a system-wide dark mode, more app permissions for enhanced privacy control. Apart... Read More
Amid reports of Apple halting a production boost for its newest iPhones due to slower than expected demand, a new survey of US customers revealed that more Android users switched loyalty to Apple this year than in previous years. Leading the transition for Android users is iPhone XR, a relatively cost-effective model that debuted alongside the iPhone XS and top-of-the-line XS Max this year, according to the survey by US-based... Read More
In a blow to brand Android, Google is planning to shift its Messages web app -- which allows users to manage SMS/MMS messages on their phone from another device -- from Android.com to Google.com, a media report said. The move is seen as Google's plan to minimise the use of the word "Android", 9to5google.com reported on Wednesday. The Android Messages web app has long been hosted at the URL (Uniform... Read More
Chinese tech company Baidu, popularly known as China's Google, today said its third-party app "Facemoji Keyboard" now supports over 200 international languages including 22 scheduled Indian languages. The app also includes multiple Indian vernaculars such as Maithili, Santhali, Dogri, Konkani, Bodo, Kashmiri and Assamese among others, the company said in a statement. The technology player is also working closely with regional institutions to improve its dialect accuracy for vernaculars, that... Read More
Google has released support for hashtags on Maps for Android devices that would help users to discover recommended as well as new places. The company confirmed support for hashtags rolled out globally on Android devices, TechCrunch reported late on Monday. The search-engine giant suggests that users can add up to five specific and useful hashtags per review and place them at the end of the review to make the text... Read More
Microsoft has added a "Digital Health" feature with Cortana support on the beta version of its Android launcher that will enable users to track app usages. The Microsoft launcher "Version 5.1" is an attempt to give users more control over how they interact with social media, Windows Central reported on Wednesday. Along with the "Digital Health' feature, the new update integrates the "To-Do" list and "Sticky Notes" to enable users... Read More
It seems like the day of Android updates. After Motorola, Xiaomi has started seeding the Android 9 Pie update to its Mi A2 in India. The Android 9 Pie update for Xiaomi Mi A2 weighs 1067.7MB in size (it might vary with users) and brings along all the features which Google introduced with the latest iteration. Having said that, the update seems to be pushed out to an only limited... Read More
There has been one feature in Android which comes embedded with every application and is used by almost every user – the sharing menu. The sharing menu allows users to share relevant, content or media via a variety of apps on the Android platform. However, with the availability of many options on the sharing menu the, interface has seen some lags. To address this issue, Android VP, Dave Burke has... Read More
Google has finally confirmed that dark mode on Android phones uses less power and saves battery life. "Google revealed a bit of information on how your smartphone spends its battery life. They did this at this week's Android Dev Summit, speaking to developers about what they can do in their apps to avoid consuming massive amounts of battery life. "But this isn't just about that. This is about the biggest... Read More
Android manufacturers will have to pay $40 per device to Google in Europe to be featured into Google Play Store and other mobile apps. According to a report in The Verge on Friday, a confidential fee schedule shows costs as high as $40 per device to install the "Google Mobile Services" suite of apps. "The new fees vary depending on country and device type, and it would apply to devices... Read More
Google recently faced a hefty fine of $5.1 billion by the European Union for forcing device manufacturers to pre-install Google Search and Chrome applications on Android smartphones. According to EU, it was against the watchdog's rules. Following the fine from EU, Google has made a big decision as it will start charging mobile handset makers in Europe for installing Google Play and its other Android apps on their smartphones. Google... Read More
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