Android

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google has launched a new tool to check whether your Pixel phone has been hacked or tampered with. What Happened: Google has launched a new Pixel Binary Transparency feature that allows users to check if the...

The smartphone industry has constantly evolved, with companies drawing inspiration from their competitors. However, many users get defensive about their platforms and treat their favorite companies as sacred. One of these rivalries that has been constant over the last decade is Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:...

Android phones have improved by leaps and bounds, from creating short-form videos to stunning high-quality short movies. Whether you want to create a snazzy TikTok story, an Instagram Reel, or just something you want to send to your friends and family, the best video editing apps on Android can...

Twitter’s latest iPhone update bids farewell to its iconic bird logo, embracing the "X," but not without drawing sharp criticism from tech expert Mark Gurman, who deems the makeover "haphazardly" executed. What Happened: After making changes in Twitter for Android earlier this...

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone is holding fort even as smartphone shipments tumbled 24% in the June quarter. On the other hand, Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has seen Android shipments crater by a massive 38% in this period. What Happened: Smartphone shipments declined for...

Elon Musk, who acquired Twitter for $44 billion last year, caused a stir in the digital realm when he revealed plans to make “dark mode” the default setting on the social media platform after rebranding to “X.”  What Happened: As of now, X, formerly known...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has released the Android 14 Beta 4.1 update with a long list of bug fixes. The update is now rolling out over the air to eligible Pixel devices in the beta program. What Happened: Google is rolling out the Android 14 Beta 4.1 update to eligible...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google is finally giving Android tablets the push they need – apps optimized for large screens. Google says it will start downranking applications and games that are not optimized for large screens. What Happened: Google has updated its Play Store...

After its May launch on Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iOS, OpenAI has announced the launch of the Android version of the ChatGPT app next week.  What Happened: On Friday, OpenAI tweeted the upcoming release of ChatGPT for Android next week, without specifying the exact launch date.  See Also...

The renowned Dutch electronics manufacturer Fairphone has captured the attention of smartphone enthusiasts worldwide with its unique approach to Android devices. The company is now planning to launch the much-hyped smartphone Fairphone 4 in the United States. What Happened: Known for its emphasis...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), the parent company of Facebook, reportedly intends to disrupt the app distribution landscape by taking on industry giants Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) through a strategic move involving Facebook ads.  What Happened:...

OpenAI's latest update to the chatGPT app on Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iOS introduces collaboration with Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Bing, granting paid subscribers unparalleled access to real-time web information while leaving free users yearning for a taste of the future.  What...

Alarm bells went ringing recently after a privacy feature in the Android operating system showed that WhatsApp was constantly using the phone's microphone, even when the app's calling feature was not in use. Now, Alphabet Inc.-owned (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has acknowledged that it was just an Android...

In a technological tug-of-war that has captivated smartphone enthusiasts for years, a new report revealed fascinating trends — Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone’s charm successfully temps users with devices running on Google’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Android operating system...

Google's upcoming Android 14 update will include a new feature to help your Android smartphone's battery last longer. The new feature has been spotted in the Android 14 beta 3 update that is available for testing. What Happened: Google has tweaked its ‘battery saver' feature in the Android 14 beta...