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Updating to Android 16 gives you 2 useful security features - but you need to enable them

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-01 05:20:16

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Google released Android 16 a bit earlier than expected, and although it was missing some crucial features, there are key additions to the platform that go a long way to improve security. This was an important step forward, as the need for improved security grows every year. Without companies like Google, Apple, and others upping the ante on security, the mobile space would wind up the wild west of the technological landscape, with ne'er-do-wells poppi

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Chrome on Android is finally making a long-awaited UI change over a year after iOS

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-02 07:00:13

TL;DR A browser with its address bar at the bottom of the screen is a desirable layout for mobile devices. Chrome on iOS got this option back in 2023, but has so far lacked it on Android. Today, Google finally starts giving Android users the choice, as well. Smartphones may be pocket-sized computers, but there are a million and one good reasons why we wouldn’t want to use the same exact apps we do on our full-sized machines. Just the very fact that we’re interacting through a touchscreen mean

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A new Android 14 update is now available for Chromecast with Google TV

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-02 07:59:16

TL;DR A new Android 14 update is rolling out to Chromecast with Google TV devices. The update is landing on devices that are still on Android 12 and those that already have the initial Android 14 update installed. The initial update was pulled due to reported issues. After missing the intended 2024 deadline, Google finally started rolling out Android 14 to Chromecast with Google TV in March. That rollout was halted, however, after users reported issues. But as the saying goes, the second time

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Google Password Manager is getting a Material 3 Expressive glow up (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-02 15:40:13

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Google Password Manager on Android is getting a Material 3 Expressive makeover. Passwords and passkeys can now be filtered. This change is not exclusive to Android 16. Material 3 Expressive was officially introduced during Google I/O last month. Since then, we’ve seen Android’s new design language gradually trickle down to various apps like Drive and Google Phone. Now the makeover is making its way to Password Manager on Android. Authority Insights st

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Malware on Google Play, Apple App Store stole your photos—and crypto

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-01 16:44:56

A new mobile crypto-stealing malware called SparkKitty was found in apps on Google Play and the Apple App Store, targeting Android and iOS devices. The malware is a possible evolution of SparkCat, which Kaspersky discovered in January. SparkCat used optical character recognition (OCR) to steal cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases from images saved on infected devices. When installing crypto wallets, the installation process tells users to write down the wallet's recovery phrase and store it

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Your Android phone just got a major upgrade for free - including these Pixel models

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-09-02 23:23:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Android 16 is officially here, and Google has some big upgrades on the way. Instead of releasing a new OS and a new phone lineup at the same time, Google is making the same move it did with Android 15 and giving both software and hardware their time to shine. Also: How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why it's an absolute must for security This is the earliest Google has launched a major Android release in a while (for comparison, Android 15 was released on Oct. 15

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Want a free VPN? How to use ProtonVPN on Android without having to pay

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-02 23:32:19

June Wan/ZDNET I'm going to start off by saying that when presented with a free VPN service, I typically turn and run because most of those services cannot be trusted one bit. Even some paid VPN services aren't always what you think they should be. However, there are some VPNs that carry with them a reputation for being secure, stable and trustworthy. Nearly all of those VPNs have an associated cost, some of which can only be used for free during a trial period. And then there's ProtonVPN. A

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2 clever ways Android 16 guards your security - but you need to enable them

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-03 03:35:48

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Google released Android 16 a bit earlier than expected, and although it was missing some crucial features, there are key additions to the platform that go a long way to improve security. This was an important step forward, as the need for improved security grows every year. Without companies like Google, Apple, and others upping the ante on security, the mobile space would wind up the wild west of the technological landscape, with ne'er-do-wells poppi

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Your Android phone could soon buzz when your Fitbit is charged (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-03 09:38:47

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that your Android phone could soon get a notification when your Fitbit is fully charged. This would come years after Android owners first requested this feature, while iPhone owners have had this option for a long time. This would still be a great addition to the Fitbit app, as you don’t have to constantly check to see if your tracker is charged. Google recently updated the Fitbit app with an overhauled Device

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This hidden Android feature lets me hit pause on distracting apps - how it works

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-04 11:16:57

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Every so often, an Android app decides it wants to distract me from what I'm doing. I might like that app, might even use it quite often, but in that moment, it's bothersome. I could mute my phone or even turn it off, but there might be other apps that I need to use. I could also uninstall the app, knowing I'd have to reinstall it later. Why go through all of that when you can temporarily disable that distracting Android app? Also: 6 hidden Android features that m

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Gemini for Android Auto may let you manage your smart home from the driver’s seat (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-04 15:39:26

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on giving Gemini the ability to control your smart home from your car. Gemini will be able to manage all Home devices connected to your account. Google Assistant for Android Auto and Automotive is a great hands-free tool for handling a variety of tasks while on the road. One such task you can use the digital assistant for is controlling your smart home from the car. When Gemini eventually replaces Assistant on Android Auto and Automot

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Google’s pulling money away from Android TV and Google TV

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-04 15:40:41

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has reportedly reduced the budget for its smart TV group by 10%. Despite the reduction, the company promises “an exciting road map ahead.” Up to a quarter of the members of the 300-strong group could be impacted by the change. Google has not made it particularly easy to be a fan of Android TV. While the platform is absolutely chock-full of potential, it’s been incredibly frustrating to see it treated like such an afterthought, year after year. Why

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Gemini’s homescreen could take this idea from its biggest rival (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-04 18:06:20

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini is taking some inspiration from ChatGPT. There are now suggestion chips on Gemini’s homescreen. Google also appears to have made a tweak to the greeting text. Save for a brief, friendly greeting and text box at the bottom, Gemini’s homescreen is fairly empty. However, Google could fill up some of that unused space by taking an idea from one of its rivals. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Au

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How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why it's an absolute must for security

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-04 19:08:00

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Nearly everything you do on your desktop, laptop, phone, and tablet begins with a Domain Name System (DNS) query. Essentially, DNS turns domain names (such as ZDNET.com) into an IP address so web browsers and apps know where to get the information you want. Also: How to enable earthquake alerts on your Android phone (including these Samsung models) Without DNS, you'd have to type 34.149.132.124 every time you wanted to go to ZDNET.com or 74.125.21.10

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Meet Google Martha, the company’s Android XR smart glasses prototype

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-05 03:19:57

TL;DR Google demoed its Android XR smart glasses prototype at Google I/O 2025. We now learn that this Android XR prototype is called “Google Martha.” Its companion app handles connected features like notifications, settings access, video recording from the user’s perspective, and more. After over a year of teasing with Project Astra, Google showed off its Android XR glasses on stage at Google I/O 2025. My colleague C. Scott Brown even got to try them on, and he was impressed with the demo. Si

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I still keep a 6-year-old Android 10 phone in my back pocket — here’s why

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-05 15:00:14

Andy Walker / Android Authority I’ve been feeling quite nostalgic lately, especially for old camera phones. Last month, I praised the Nokia 9 PureView for its unique camera setup that makes every shot an adventure. I’ve also revisited the LG G4, a phone that sparked my love for photography. However, there’s one more older Android camera phone I still carry around whenever possible. In its prime, the HUAWEI P30 Pro was the best Android phone money could buy. Sure, that’s just my opinion, but pl

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I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with this $700 Android - and didn't miss it

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-05 12:30:14

ZDNET's key takeaways The Redmagic 10 Air Android phone is available now on Amazon for $729. The 10 Air phone is as elegant as it is powerful and can handle some of the more challenging games. This camera system isn't necessarily flagship level, and you'll want to pay attention to network band support. $719 at Amazon I've held lots of Android phones in my hand, some of which felt awkward because of their size or shape, while some fit just right. That Goldilocks effect is real, and one thing I

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6 things I always do when setting up a new phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-05 11:00:05

Megan Ellis / Android Authority I set up a new phone fairly often — whether it’s moving to a new daily driver or secondary phone, or setting up one of the new best Android phones to review. Since I’m a creature of habit, I like to ensure that switching devices isn’t too jarring, so I have created a bit of a routine when it comes to setting up a new device. While I may tweak my approach depending on whether I plan to use the phone as my new daily driver or as a secondary device (such as a camer

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Before the Z Fold7 Launch, Amazon Clears Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Stock at a Ridiculous Price

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-05 07:40:30

In just a few weeks, Samsung is expected to announce its latest generation of foldable smartphones as it does every year. If past trends continue, we’ll likely see the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 take center stage. And even as anticipation builds for those devices, the top-selling traditional flagship remains the Galaxy S25 Ultra which is also the most high-end Android phone available today. And now, Amazon is offering a new discount on the Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB model available for $1,

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Android Auto inches closer to the light with new theme options (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-05 10:00:12

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Android Auto’s light theme could be coming soon, with new theming options added in the latest beta version. Users will soon be able to choose between Automatic, Light, and Dark themes for Android Auto. The new options will replace the current settings that only allow users to toggle the Google Maps theme between dark and light modes within Android Auto. Android Auto is getting closer to introducing a system-wide light theme — a feature users have been

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Google Drive for Android gets a video player upgrade and better upload tools

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-05 19:09:10

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Drive for Android now has a redesigned video player with easier-to-use playback controls. The mobile upload process has also been improved with file renaming, folder selection, and clearer progress tracking. Both features are now rolling out to all Google Workspace and personal Drive users. Google has been steadily modernizing its main storage app. The latest Google Drive for Android updates focus on making videos easier to watch and files eas

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How to enable earthquake alerts on your Android phone (including these Samsung models)

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-09-05 23:02:00

bymuratdeniz/Getty Images The next time you get an alert on your Android phone, it might just be life-saving information. Google expanded its earthquake alert system last fall; this week, Samsung introduced its own version that might be even better. Here's how these critical alerts work and how you can turn them on. Android earthquake alerts are available in all 50 US states and six US territories, including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, an

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Nothing Phone 1 gets a feature-packed encore before the final curtain falls

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-06 03:46:47

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR The Nothing Phone 1 gets a new update with Android 15’s Privacy space feature. Other additions include a Hotspot Manager, a toggle for face unlock vibration, and the June security patch. This may be one of the device’s final feature updates, with no more OS upgrades coming. The Nothing Phone 1 might be nearing the end of its update life, but it’s not quite done yet. A new software update is rolling out that brings one of Android 15’s key features, with

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Check out Pixel’s new AI Mode home screen shortcut (Update: Rolling out widely)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-06 15:55:33

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel devices could soon receive a shortcut to Search’s AI Mode on the home screen. The shortcut will appear within the Pixel Launcher’s search widget and launch the Google app’s AI Mode interface. We’ve enabled it in Android 16 QPR1 beta to give you an early look. Update, June 20, 2025 (1:55 PM ET): After slowly getting started earlier this month, this week it appears that the new Pixel Launcher AI Mode shortcut is rolling out widely. Here’s the new

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I found a file-transferring app that works between Android and Linux - and it's free to use

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-06 15:15:00

Must. Connect. To. Linux. Jack Wallen/ZDNET Almost daily, I need to send a file from my Pop!_OS Linux desktop to my Android device. Over the years, I've found some solutions, but this latest option, called Packet, makes sending files from Linux to Android a breeze. Packet works with Quick Share, and both desktop and mobile devices only have to be on the same wireless network to function. Once on the same network, sending a file to Android is simple. Also: My 6 favorite open-source Android app

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How Android earthquake alerts work (and how to enable them)

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-09-06 15:44:00

bymuratdeniz/Getty Images The next time you get an alert on your Android phone, it might just be life-saving information. Google expanded its earthquake alert system last fall; this week, Samsung introduced its own version that might be even better. Here's how these critical alerts work and how you can turn them on. Android earthquake alerts are available in all 50 US states and six US territories, including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, an

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One of the best RPGs of all time is coming to Android on August 5

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-07 07:12:12

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR Disco Elysium will launch on Android on August 5. It will feature full voice acting and revamped, mobile-first gameplay. The first two chapters are free, with the full game costing $9.99. Disco Elysium is one of the most celebrated titles of the past decade, with numerous awards and accolades under its belt. A mobile port was announced earlier this year, and now it finally has an official release date. The stylish 2019 RPG will launch on August 5, and

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Chimpanzees yawn when observing an android yawn

news.ycombinator.com Joly-Mascheroni 2025-09-04 08:50:44

Participants Participants were 14 adult chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes spp.) aged 10 to 33 years ($\bar{X}$ = 22.57, SD = 8.06), including 10 males and 4 females (see Table 1). The chimpanzees had lived at the Fundació Mona (Spain) for between 1 and 12 years ($\bar{X}$ = 7.36, SD = 4.34), after being confiscated or rescued from the pet and entertainment industry to be permanently housed at the centre. All chimpanzees were socially housed in two stable groups within a naturalistic enclosure de

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Google just made it way easier to use Chrome extensions on Android — here’s how

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-07 11:00:26

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is developing a new version of Chrome for Android that supports extensions, and recent builds show significant progress. It’s now possible to install Chrome extensions directly from the Chrome Web Store, and they will persist even after restarting the browser. The feature is still experimental and intended for future Android-powered PCs, but anyone can sideload the APK to try it now. While Google Chrome is by far the most popular browser on And

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How to clear your Android phone cache (and why you should do it before installing Android 16)

zdnet.com Elyse Betters Picaro 2025-09-07 11:30:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Google recently released Android 16 to Pixel devices and select OEMs, bringing performance improvements, new Material You changes, and more upgrades. If you want to try this update but are hesitant because you've noticed your Android phone or tablet already feels too sluggish, clearing app and browser caches can give it a fresh boost and free up some storage space. Over time, cached data can accumulate, become corrupted, or simply get outdated, which may slow down

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Updating to Android 16 gives you 2 useful security features - but you need to enable them

Chrome on Android is finally making a long-awaited UI change over a year after iOS

A new Android 14 update is now available for Chromecast with Google TV

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Malware on Google Play, Apple App Store stole your photos—and crypto

Your Android phone just got a major upgrade for free - including these Pixel models

Want a free VPN? How to use ProtonVPN on Android without having to pay

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Your Android phone could soon buzz when your Fitbit is charged (APK teardown)

This hidden Android feature lets me hit pause on distracting apps - how it works

Gemini for Android Auto may let you manage your smart home from the driver’s seat (APK teardown)

Google’s pulling money away from Android TV and Google TV

Gemini’s homescreen could take this idea from its biggest rival (APK teardown)

How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why it's an absolute must for security

Meet Google Martha, the company’s Android XR smart glasses prototype

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I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with this $700 Android - and didn't miss it

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Google Drive for Android gets a video player upgrade and better upload tools

How to enable earthquake alerts on your Android phone (including these Samsung models)

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Check out Pixel’s new AI Mode home screen shortcut (Update: Rolling out widely)

I found a file-transferring app that works between Android and Linux - and it's free to use

How Android earthquake alerts work (and how to enable them)

One of the best RPGs of all time is coming to Android on August 5

Chimpanzees yawn when observing an android yawn

Google just made it way easier to use Chrome extensions on Android — here’s how

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