Exclusive: Google plans new Chromecast Ultra based on Android TV (w/ remote!)
According to a reliable source familiar with the company’s plans, Google is planning to launch a second-generation Chromecast Ultra this year based on Android TV. The device is a dongle,…
Google Confirms Android SMS Update That Will Make It More Secure For Millions
Another day, another Android story. For a change, though, this time it's not to report on a security threat like the Google Camera app vulnerability; quite the opposite in fact. Google…
‘Cameos on Google’ Q&A app for celebrities now on Android
Last August, Google announced a “Cameos” app that lets celebrities and other personalities answer popular questions asked through Search. After launching on iOS, an Android client for recording video replies is now…
Android Users, Protect Your Phones From These 15 Malware Apps on Google Play Store
Android phone users are being asked to delete 15 apps listed on the Google Play Store. These apps contain malicious software and could pose a risk for a major data…
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…