Urgent Google Android Update Warning Issued To 100 Million Users
October is a bumper patch month for Google Android users, with multiple updates covering major vulnerabilities. Google Android security issues seem to be happening more often than ever before. Only…
Huawei’s new Android phone lacks luster without Google apps
The impact of the Trump administration’s blacklisting of Huawei Technologies Co. was laid bare as the Chinese company unveiled a flagship Android-powered smartphone that lacks any licensed Google apps. Announced…
Google Android Adware Warning Issued To 8 Million Play Store Users
The Google Play Store hosted 85 apps ridden with adware, which were downloaded by 8 million users. NURPHOTO VIA GETTY IMAGES Google Android malware has been under the spotlight frequently over the…
Google: Triada backdoors were pre-installed on Android devices
For the first time, Google detailed the tenacity and temporary success of the Triada malware, which in 2017 was pre-installed on Android devices at some point in the supply chain…
Nokia 3.2 launched in India with Google Assistant button, price starts at Rs 8,990
After launching the Nokia (Review) in India earlier this month, HMD Global has now brought the Nokia to the country. First announced at MWC 2019, the Nokia is a budget…
ProBeat: Google hasn’t updated Android distribution data in 6 months
The Android developer website hosts a distribution dashboard that details the adoption of Google’s mobile operating system versions. With over 2 billion active Android devices out there, this is useful information that Google updates…
Google Assistant’s bedtime stories come to iOS and Android
Once upon a time (well, in 2017), Google Assistant learned a new trick on Google Home devices: how to tell stories to kids. Ahead of National Tell a Story Day taking place on…
Google tests swipe gestures as Android Q considers removal of the back button
In the next version of Android, Google could bring new gesture-based controls that do away with the back button in the UI. Android Q is slated to be unveiled during google…
Google I/O: From Android to Assistant, here’s what to expect
Google holds its I/O conference at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. James Martin/CNET It's time again for Google's biggest event of the year. Every spring, the search giant invites thousands…
Android developers can now enable rounded square icons in Google Play
Back in March, Google introduced a new rounded square icon requirement for the Google Play Store on Android and Chrome OS. App developers can choose to enable the new icon specificationimmediately, with the…