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[Open Thread] Google bought Android 20 years ago, did it make it better or worse?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-07 00:31:42

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority It’s been 20 years to the day since Google made what you might consider its “best deal ever” by acquiring a small, unknown startup called Android, Inc. The founders, Andy Rubin and Chris White, had first set out to build an operating system for digital cameras, but when they failed to attract investors in 2004, they pivoted to creating a mobile operating system, and went pitching their new project looking for investor support. Google’s Larry Page saw the signs

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Google testing new ‘Parental controls’ setting in Android Canary

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-07 11:33:32

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Google has launched a new Android Canary release channel for developers to test experimental features. A new “Parental controls” setting has appeared in Pixel devices running the Canary build. The setting may be linked to Android 16’s upcoming “Supervision” tools for managing screen time and web content for children. We’ve spotted a new “Parental controls” setting in Pixel devices running Google’s new Android Canary build. It appears under the Digital Wel

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I love this Hoto mini electric screwdriver, and it’s cheaper than ever for Prime Day

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-08-07 16:33:24

I was told to be ready for anything before my daughter was born. I didn’t realize that included being at the ready to constantly fix her electronic toys. Do you know the horrors of the eKids Disney Frozen toy microphone? Well, now I’m an expert at tinkering with it. It wouldn’t have been as easy without Hoto’s 3.7V 25-in-1 Mini Electric Screwdriver, which is down to an all-time low of $28.49 (about $22 off) at Amazon. Hoto’s mini electric screwdriver has become indispensable in my household for

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Best Carpet Cleaners: I Used Real Life Messes as the Ultimate Test

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-07 19:45:00

The Bissell Revolution HydroSteam is the best overall carpet cleaner I tested. It was the only carpet washer that effectively removed pet urine and pet odors from my carpet. It also came in second to the Tineco Carpet Cruiser with tough stain removal. But for $300 less than the Tineco, its price-to-value ratio is unbeatable. Why I like it: While the Tineco Carpet Cruiser edged out the Bissell HydroSteam on the tough stain removal test, the Bissell blew away the competition on pet odor testing.

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What’s that song? Android Canary introduces Now Playing lock screen shortcut

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-08 00:21:18

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android lets users set up a pair of lock screen shortcuts for quick access to system tools. Today’s inaugural Android Canary release adds a new “Now Playing” shortcut to your available options. Locking your smartphone is an important step that practically everyone should take, helping to protect your device and keep your private information secure. And while the lock screen serves a critical role, it also makes getting access to anything on our phone that

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This Android tablet is the best I've tested all year - and it's currently on sale

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-08 10:00:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Nubia Pad Pro is available on the official site for $419 - $599 (depending on the configuration). The Nubia Pad Pro is a powerhouse of a tablet, elegantly designed with a massive battery for long life. You can't purchase this tablet on Amazon yet. View now at Nubia The Nubia Pad Pro is currently on sale at Nubia's official website. Claim the code "PAD20" to shave $20 off. Many pundits and reviewers wrote off Android tablets years ago, and yet companies are still pro

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This new Android Canary feature will let you stop HDR photos from blinding you at night

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-08 04:17:51

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR HDR content can really stand out on a screen of SDR images, especially in low-light environments . In order to limit distractions like that Google’s been working on an new set of “Enhanced HDR brightness” options. After first spotting them in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, they’re now usable in the new Android Canary release. Google just opened the door on a brave new world of Android development, extending its existing program of Developer Previews and Beta

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It’s here! Precise Volume app gets Android 16-style volume UI

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-08 04:49:12

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Current (old) volume slider design in Android 15 TL;DR The developer behind the Precise Volume app has recreated the Android 16 volume interface. The app allows you to override the system’s stock volume UI, giving you more control over your phone’s volume. Although the software is free, you’ll need to buy the Pro version of the app to use the override feature. While the volume slider in Android 16 is fine for most users, it may not provide enough control fo

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Android’s first Canary build adds screen saver features made for phones with Qi2

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-08 08:58:05

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is improving Android’s screen saver with new activation and display options in the latest Android Canary build. New settings can trigger the screen saver only when upright and charging, with a further option to restrict it to wireless charging. A “low light mode” has also been added, which displays a dim clock in the dark regardless of your chosen screen saver. Earlier today, Google launched its Android Canary program, which replaces the previo

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This Android tablet is the best I've tested so far - and it's not by Google or Samsung

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-08 08:52:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Nubia Pad Pro is available on the official site for $419 -- $599 (depending on the configuration) The Nubia Pad Pro is a powerhouse of a tablet, elegantly designed with a massive battery for long life You can't purchase this tablet on Amazon yet. View now at Intl.nubia Many pundits and reviewers wrote off Android tablets years ago, and yet companies are still producing them. I've tested many Android tablets, especially those in the midrange, and have most often found

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Google launches Android Canary program for Pixel users who want to live on the bleeding edge

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-08 12:52:38

Owning a Pixel smartphone or tablet has always meant getting early access to what Google’s working on next for Android, and for a certain class of users, that can be a major part of the appeal of this hardware. Those who are interested have long been able to register to participate in the company’s Android Beta for Pixel program, letting them get access to in-development builds of major new release like Android 16 months and months before they’re ready to hit stable. If you love that kind of ear

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"Awkward": Sacked Twitter CEO's Son Is Still Showing Up for Work

futurism.com Unknown 2025-08-08 16:27:49

On Tuesday, Linda Yaccarino suddenly stepped down as CEO of X, Elon Musk's social media site that was once known to many as Twitter, after two years of loyal service at the company. But guess who still showed up to work the next day? According to reporting by the New York Times: her nepo-hire of a son, Matt Madrazo. "So that's awkward," Madrazo said to colleagues after arriving at X's New York office, per the NYT. The progeny outlasts the progenitor. Yaccarino hired Madrazo in 2023 to sell po

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Circle to Search has finally figured out landscape mode

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-08 15:50:27

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Circle to Search makes it incredibly easy to look up basically anything you see on your phone screen. So far, though, in landscape mode Circle to Search would often cover up the area you circled. Google has now started delivering results in a floating card that can be offset to the side in landscape view. What’s your favorite new Android feature of the past couple years? While we’re hugely impressed with what Google’s managed to do with Gemini, especi

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The Game Boy of my dreams is finally back in stock for good

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-08 20:00:54

ModRetro Chromatic The ModRetro Chromatic is the ultimate Game Boy, with an enhanced but authentic screen and exquisite build quality. If you can stomach the price tag, it's the best way to play original GB and GBC carts. The Game Boy was my very first gaming device, and it has always held a special place in my heart. My parents actually bought two classic DMG Game Boys (one for me and one for my older sister), but they both ended up in my collection once she developed a social life and I retre

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You Can Soon Own a Very Realistic Pedro Pascal Figure

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2025-08-08 20:50:36

From Star Wars to Marvel, The Last of Us, and more, Pedro Pascal is one of the most famous and in-demand actors working today. Everyone loves him. Everyone wants a piece of him. And soon, you can own not just a piece; you can own the whole damn thing. Hot Toys just revealed it’s turning Pascal’s Last of Us character, Joel Miller, into a 6th scale collectible, and it’s got it all. Pedro’s good looks. Pedro’s good hair. Pedro’s “separate rolling eyeballs.” It lacks Pedro’s fashion sense because J

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Android Auto not connecting? Try this one setting tweak - it worked for me

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-09 00:20:00

Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET A few months ago, I bought into the Jeep cult. One bit of fanciness with this vehicle is its ability to connect to Android Auto. I was excited because I'd never owned a car that could connect to my Android phone and actually make use of it. Of course, the biggest reason I wanted to use Android Auto was for the Spotify connection. My previous auto would allow me to connect my phone, but I had to control the music from the phone itself, which I wouldn't do w

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The ModRetro Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-08-09 00:37:05

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. After selling out all of its limited stock of First Edition handhelds last year, ModRetro has announced that its Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock. The company is also introducing a new white-and-purple cloud color option, new game cartridges, and a collection of accessories that includes a rechargeable battery. The Chromatic i

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Here’s the truth behind Samsung Auto DeX, and why it’s not an Android Auto alternative

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-09 04:05:45

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Auto already exists as an Android Auto alternative in China but requires specific regional software and hardware to function. “Samsung Auto DeX” refers to an unofficial workaround enabling Samsung Auto functionality on non-support head units via desktop mode casting. Despite ongoing speculation, we could not locate confirmed evidence that suggests Samsung is officially developing “Auto DeX” as a distinct feature. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

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Android is about to take another AI leap over Apple

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-09 08:01:06

Rushil Agrawal / Android Authority TL;DR Future Android processors will support SME2 for faster machine learning running directly on the CPU. The improvements look set to appear with Arm’s upcoming mobile CPU core. Developers using Arm’s KleidiAI won’t have to change anything to benefit. Despite its naysayers, AI features remain the cornerstone of modern smartphone innovation. But powering the latest and greatest AI tools quickly and efficiently requires processors that are up to the task,

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Google Personal Safety’s Expressive makeover is looking even more expansive (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-09 08:32:53

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed additional Material 3 Expressive changes coming to Google’s Personal Safety app. The app’s latest release includes revamped Medical information and Emergency SOS menus. The design changes align with the Material 3 Expressive makeover of Android’s Settings app. Google’s Personal Safety App may be next in line to receive its Material 3 Expressive makeover. We recently gave you an early look at some of the design

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Knox lands $6.5M to compete with Palantir in the federal compliance market

techcrunch.com Marina Temkin 2025-08-09 08:15:00

While highly sought after, federal software contracts frequently come with a hidden cost: Achieving government SaaS security compliance, known as FedRAMP, can take years and require substantial resources. Achieving this certification typically takes up to three years and costs more than $3 million, covering everything from security operations engineer salaries to security audits, according to Irina Denisenko, CEO of Knox. Denisenko (pictured above, second from left) launched Knox, a federal ma

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Samsung drops Snapdragon for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 — here’s why it makes sense

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-09 12:00:53

After months of speculation about the status of Samsung’s custom Exynos chip program, we finally have an answer — it’s alive and kicking inside the new Galaxy Z Flip 7. This includes customers in the US, who had previously only been treated to a modern Exynos chip in the Galaxy S24 FE. However, this choice leaves Samsung with two different chips inside its latest flagship foldable portfolio. The Exynos 2500 is in the Z Flip 7, but Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite powers the Galaxy Z Fold 7. But wh

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Finally, I found an Android Auto adapter that's reliable, pairs fast, and on sale right now

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-08-09 12:53:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The AAWireless Two typically costs $65 and gives you wireless Android Auto support when plugged in. A new built-in button lets you quickly swap between paired devices. The companion app is almost too robust, but that's a good problem to have. $51.99 at Amazon For a limited time, Amazon has the AAWireless Two listing for just $51 ($13 off), making the adapter an even better deal. Since I bought my first car three years ago, I've had the worst luck with wireless Android A

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Google’s working on a Gemini tool for generating illustrated Storybooks (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-09 20:00:43

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini on Android has been working to implement new Storybooks, Timeline, and Mindmap options. While Timeline and Mindmap come from NotebookLM on the web, Storybooks could be a new Gem for creating illustrated books. Storybooks is not yet functional in Gemini, but we have been able to uncover an animation associated with it. For as powerful as generative AI systems are, their open-ended flexibility can also be a bit of a curse, especially if we’re ha

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This is the easiest drone I've ever flown - and it's not even close

zdnet.com Ant Pruitt 2025-08-09 19:00:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Hoverair X1 Pro Max stands out with an eye-catching, unconventional design that sets it apart from typical drones. One of its standout capabilities is 8K video recording, offering stunning resolution for high-quality footage. However, its battery life leaves much to be desired, limiting how long you can fly before needing a recharge. $699 at Amazon I'll admit: before testing the Hoverair X1 Pro Max, I definitely had trepidation about the device. Drones and quad-copte

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Mighty mitochondria: Cell powerhouses harnessed for healing

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-09 21:10:31

James McCully was in the lab extracting tiny structures called mitochondria from cells when researchers on his team rushed in. They’d been operating on a pig heart and couldn’t get it pumping normally again. McCully studies heart damage prevention at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School and was keenly interested in mitochondria. These power-producing organelles are particularly important for organs like the heart that have high energy needs. McCully had been wondering whether t

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Samsung says its trifold phone should launch ‘this year’

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2025-08-09 19:48:09

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Yesterday’s Galaxy Unpacked event came and went without a single onstage tease of the rumored Samsung trifold phone, but the head of the company’s phone business says that it’s on the way, and due “this year.” “I expect we will be able to launch the trifold phone within this year,” TM Roh, acting head of Samsung’s Device Experience division, told The Korea Times. While the d

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White Noise – secure and private messenger

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-09 22:44:22

Non-Profit & Community-Driven White Noise is a non-profit, community-driven project. We are not funded by any corporation, and we are not beholden to any government or organization. We are a group of volunteers who are passionate about privacy and security.

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Judge Finds Tesla Has Failed to Deliver Full Self-Driving, Needs to Issue Refund

futurism.com Unknown 2025-08-10 08:38:59

After a year of fighting out his case in arbitration, a Tesla owner successfully forced Elon Musk's EV maker to reimburse him the $10,000 he paid for the company's misleadingly-called "Full Self-Driving" driver assistance package, Electrek reports. For over a decade now, Musk has made yearly promises that Teslas will be capable of driving themselves. But the software, even after all these years, still requires users to be able to take over control at any time, making it no more than a middle-o

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These AirTags for Android users are finally on sale

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-08-10 08:18:49

ZDNET's key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point normally retails for $26 and $24, respectively. They're highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. View now at Amazon View now at Chipolo more buying choices During Prime Day, you can pick up the Chipolo One Point for as little as $19 on Amazon. Also: The best Prime Day deals so far AirTags are one of the things

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[Open Thread] Google bought Android 20 years ago, did it make it better or worse?

Google testing new ‘Parental controls’ setting in Android Canary

I love this Hoto mini electric screwdriver, and it’s cheaper than ever for Prime Day

Best Carpet Cleaners: I Used Real Life Messes as the Ultimate Test

What’s that song? Android Canary introduces Now Playing lock screen shortcut

This Android tablet is the best I've tested all year - and it's currently on sale

This new Android Canary feature will let you stop HDR photos from blinding you at night

It’s here! Precise Volume app gets Android 16-style volume UI

Android’s first Canary build adds screen saver features made for phones with Qi2

This Android tablet is the best I've tested so far - and it's not by Google or Samsung

Google launches Android Canary program for Pixel users who want to live on the bleeding edge

"Awkward": Sacked Twitter CEO's Son Is Still Showing Up for Work

Circle to Search has finally figured out landscape mode

The Game Boy of my dreams is finally back in stock for good

You Can Soon Own a Very Realistic Pedro Pascal Figure

Android Auto not connecting? Try this one setting tweak - it worked for me

The ModRetro Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock

Here’s the truth behind Samsung Auto DeX, and why it’s not an Android Auto alternative

Android is about to take another AI leap over Apple

Google Personal Safety’s Expressive makeover is looking even more expansive (APK teardown)

Knox lands $6.5M to compete with Palantir in the federal compliance market

Samsung drops Snapdragon for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 — here’s why it makes sense

Finally, I found an Android Auto adapter that's reliable, pairs fast, and on sale right now

Google’s working on a Gemini tool for generating illustrated Storybooks (APK teardown)

This is the easiest drone I've ever flown - and it's not even close

Mighty mitochondria: Cell powerhouses harnessed for healing

Samsung says its trifold phone should launch ‘this year’

White Noise – secure and private messenger

Judge Finds Tesla Has Failed to Deliver Full Self-Driving, Needs to Issue Refund

These AirTags for Android users are finally on sale

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