Chinese TV maker: Yes, our Android TVs spied on customers [update] By Paul Wagenseil 04 May 2021 Chinese TV maker Skyworth admitted some of its Android sets collected far too much personal data from users, but blamed a third-party service and denied prior knowledge.
iMessage on Android had support — but Apple killed it anyway By Tom Pritchard 28 April 2021 iMessage on Android had support from Eddy Cue, but Apple killed the project anyway.
Android 12 developer preview 3 includes a ton of new features — what’s new By Luke Wilson 22 April 2021 The new developer preview is jam-packed with updates and improvements to existing smartphone features.
OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro just got an update to make its cameras even better By Luke Wilson 20 April 2021 The OnePlus 9 series launched last month and continues to get regular updates to its cameras. The latest April update is better still.
Joker malware has infected 500,000 Huawei phones — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard 13 April 2021 Researchers found Joker malware outside Google Play, with over half a million Huawei phones infected.
Lenovo Legion 2 Pro gaming phone is so powerful it needs this built-in fan By Luke Wilson 06 April 2021 Leaked photos of Lenovo's new gaming phone show a cooling fan on the rear, while other rumors point to it having seriously powerful specs.
Google Pixel 6 secret weapon just leaked — and it’s a very big change By Philip Michaels 03 April 2021 A report claims that this fall's Pixel phones will be the first to use chipsets jointly designed by Google and Samsung. Here's what that means for the Pixel 6.
Galaxy Z Flip 3 leak says it has the same battery as the Z Flip By Jordan Palmer 02 April 2021 According to a new leak, the Galaxy Z Flip 3's battery capacity should be the same as the previous model's.
Google is making it harder for Android apps to spy on each other By Paul Wagenseil 02 April 2021 Google will next month forbid most apps from being able to see details about each other, or even to see which other apps are installed on a device.
Forget iPhone 13 — Huawei P50 Pro just leaked in stunning renders By Jordan Palmer 02 April 2021 These concept Huawei P50 Pro renders are stunning.
Forget Google Pixel 5a — Pixel 4a is free at Verizon now By Louis Ramirez 30 March 2021 Can't wait for the Pixel 5a? Open a new line at Verizon and you'll get a free Pixel 4a.
New study reveals iPhones aren't as private as you think By Paul Wagenseil 30 March 2021 Apple iPhones collect less data by volume than Android phones, a new study finds, but collect more types of data than their Google counterparts.
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold is a Galaxy Z Fold 2 rival — for $500 less By Jordan Palmer 30 March 2021 Xiaomi announced the Mi Mix Fold, which directly competes with the Galaxy Z Fold 2. It's limited to China, but it'll cost roughly the equivalent of $1,520 in US dollars.
Google wants to turn your Android phone into a digital key By Brittany Vincent 27 March 2021 Google is working with other companies to use a Secure Element in the form of a Titan M chip inside Pixel phones to create digital keys that can open doors and operate cars.
OnePlus 9 vs. OnePlus 9 Pro: What’s different By Roland Moore-Colyer, Richard Priday 23 March 2021 OnePlus' pair of flagship models have been revealed — here's a guide on the differences and similarities between them.
Clubhouse for Android release date — here’s when it’s finally coming By Tom Pritchard 23 March 2021 Still waiting for Clubhouse to arrive on Android? It could be here in a "couple of months."
Android phones just got a big photos upgrade — what you need to know By Luke Wilson 22 March 2021 Google Lens revamp offers better integration with Google Photos, as users now get faster access to the tool with better functionality to boot.
Google Pixel 5a launch now looks imminent — here’s why By Jordan Palmer 17 March 2021 The Pixel 5a is coming soon and a mysterious new Google phone has passed certification in India. Considering the timeframe, we believe it to be the Pixel 5a.
Forget iPad Pro 2021 — Xiaomi is working on a super tablet By Jordan Palmer 17 March 2021 According to a leak, Xiaomi is prepping a new Android tablet to take on the iPad Pro.
Look out, ROG Phone 5 — Lenovo Legion 2 Pro specs just leaked By Jordan Palmer 10 March 2021 Lenovo's next generation gaming smartphone could have a Snapdragon 888 and 16GB of RAM.
Android phones are getting a big AR upgrade to fight the iPhone 12 By Jordan Palmer 03 March 2021 Google is bringing AR support to select dual-camera phones, starting with the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL.
Google Pixels are getting loads of new features — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard 02 March 2021 Google's Pixel range is getting a lot of great new features. Here's everything you need to know.
Android just stole Chrome's most useful feature — how to enable it now By Tom Pritchard 24 February 2021 Android users can now get warnings to change their passwords, just as with Chrome.
Samsung just embarrassed Google with an extra year of Android security updates By Tom Pritchard 23 February 2021 Samsung's now offering four years of Android security updates, and Google should be paying attention.
Android 12 just reinvented picture-in-picture on phones — here's your first look By Rory Mellon 19 February 2021 Android 12 is adding two massive features to picture-in-picture later this year.
Android could copy the iPhone's best privacy features — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard 05 February 2021 Android could be following Apple's example and get a privacy overhaul.
Millions of Android devices threatened by botnet malware — what to do By Paul Wagenseil 04 February 2021 Millions of Android phones, tablets, TVs and set-top boxes are threatened by a botnet malware, but there's a sure-fire way to avoid infection.
Android 12 might bring new colors and themes to brighten up your phone By Jordan Palmer 29 January 2021 Android 12 could bring the ability to apply themes and recolor certain supported apps.
Android 12 leak just revealed top new features By Imad Khan 23 January 2021 Android 12 is reportedly including a double tap feature and App Pairs
Apocalypse deferred: These Android devices will no longer go offline next fall By Paul Wagenseil 24 December 2020 Android devices still running Nougat or earlier can still use the internet past September 2021, thanks to an ingenious workaround by a digital-certificate authority.
