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January 19th, 2019 9:54 AM 0 COMMENTS

Early Build of Android Q Installed on Google Pixel 3, Likely to Offer System-Wide Dark Theme

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

December 27th, 2018 6:07 PM 4 COMMENTS

More Android Users Switched to Apple iPhones This Year Than Last Year: Survey

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

December 27th, 2018 1:03 PM 1 COMMENTS

Google Plans to Shift Messages Web App from Android.com to Google.com: Report

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

November 30th, 2018 10:21 AM 0 COMMENTS

Facemoji Keyboard for Android Now Supports Over 200 International Languages

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

November 27th, 2018 4:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google Maps for Android Gets Support for Hashtags

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

November 22nd, 2018 1:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Microsoft Launcher for Android Gains Digital Health Feature With Cortona Support

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

November 16th, 2018 7:50 PM 2 COMMENTS

Xiaomi Starts Pushing Stable Android 9 Pie Update to Mi A2 in India

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

November 12th, 2018 8:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Android VP Hints Towards Revamped and Faster Sharing Menu on Upcoming Versions

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

November 9th, 2018 1:02 PM 2 COMMENTS

Google Admits Dark Mode on Android Helps in Saving Battery Life

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

October 20th, 2018 11:25 AM 12 COMMENTS

Google Will Likely Charge $40 Per Device from Manufacturers to Pre-Install Play Store

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

October 17th, 2018 12:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google to Charge Mobile Device Makers in Europe for Using Google Play and Other Android Apps

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

September 17th, 2018 9:38 AM 2 COMMENTS

OnePlus to Launch a Smart TV Based on Android in Early 2019

OnePlus, which enjoyed tremendous success with just eight smartphones today announced the company is taking its first steps in developing a Smart TV. Dubbed as the OnePlus TV, the Smart TV will arrive in early 2019. OnePlus aims to bring the home environment to the next level of intelligent connectivity. OnePlus confirmed that it's building a new product with OnePlus' premium flagship design, image quality and audio experience to more... Read More

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