App found buried in Google Pixel devices can be exploited by hackers
The software can't even be uninstalled by users
Windows could finally gain an AirDrop equivalent with this new feature
Bridging the gap between PCs and Android phones
Google's Pixel 9 series stands out by bringing practical AI to your pocket
Made by Google event highlights AI software advances
US is considering breaking up Google, targeting Android and Chrome
The move comes after the DOJ found the company monopolized the online search market
Lenovo's 2-in-1 runs Windows and Android, combines Intel and Snapdragon CPUs
A 2-in-1 that is actually two systems in one
WTF?! The 2-in-1 form factor usually refers to a laptop with a touchscreen and a 360-degree hinge enabling the use of Windows in traditional and tablet-like modes. However, Lenovo's new ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid aims to offer two distinct devices in one package, each with an independent processor, memory, and operating system – an Android tablet pulling double duty as the display for a Windows notebook.
The Best Tablets 2024: Affordable and Practical Computing
Tablets today are as versatile as ever. Traditionally known for their portability, big displays, and long battery life, now you can find tablets that are as powerful as top-of-the-line laptops.
Ayaneo launches OLED retro gaming handheld with a unique button setup
The Android device is essentially a Pocket S in an Analogue Pocket-like chassis
Google Play Store may soon let you update sideloaded apps
Making a cumbersome process more user friendly
Highly sophisticated malware lurked in Google's Play Store for years, undetected
Cyber-criminals were even fixing bugs in the fake apps their malware was hiding in
Windows 11's latest feature lets you view your Android phone content in the File Explorer
Move, copy, and delete Android phone content in Windows without the cord
Developer forced to fix Android apps on Snapdragon laptops after Microsoft's refusal to do something
The Windows Subsystem for Android is going away next year
Samsung is rushing a critical patch to all Galaxy devices amid active exploitation
Millions of devices are vulnerable but a fix is coming soon
Google is set to remove low-quality Android apps with "limited functionality" soon
Several other new security policies also take effect on August 31
Cellebrite tools can't crack iPhones running iOS 17.4 or newer; most Android devices vulnerable
In brief: Apple and CEO Tim Cook will likely be feeling quite smug following a report that Israeli company Cellebrite's widely used phone-unlocking tools are ineffective against up-to-date iPhones. On the other hand, Cellebrite's kit can break into the majority of Android phones.
Android 15 will feature a much improved desktop mode with better window management
Android 15 is expected to launch alongside the Pixel 9 in August
Google to provide a four-year support period for Linux kernel releases used in Android phones
Mountain View is keeping Android Linux in shape
Microsoft bans China-based employees from using Android devices for work, mandates switch to iPhones
Part of Microsoft's global security push
Blackmagic launches free pro camera app for Android
Blackmagic Camera is a new camera app for Android phones that let you adjust settings such as frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, and ISO in a single tap, allowing enthusiasts to create cinematic videos through more intuitive controls.
Windows 11 Start menu is getting a permanent Phone Link integration, if you want it
The big picture: Microsoft really wants you to use Windows' Phone Link app. Once enabled, the fastest way to access it was through the taskbar's running processes menu. But now Windows is gearing up to integrate it directly into the Start Menu as a permanent sidebar feature.
Google will bring more Android into ChromeOS to push AI features
Chromebooks recently gained Gemini, writing assistance, and image generation features
Japan passes new law allowing third-party app stores on Android and iOS
The EU was the first region to force Apple to allow alternative app stores on iOS
Microsoft is bringing Tencent's Android games to Windows
Hasn't Microsoft completely given up on making mobile apps run on Windows?
Android 15 new privacy push includes theft detection and secret app locker
Google can now tell when your phone gets snatched, and lock it down
In a nutshell: The second beta of Android 15 is here, bringing along a handful of useful features to enhance the operating system's security. Google now allows Android users to have a tighter grip over their phones thanks in part to a new trick that could become a nightmare for a grab-and-run thieves.
With Project Gameface, Google lets you control Android games with your gestures and head movement
Developers can now add the tech to their apps and games
Fallout 4 on Android manages 30fps through Windows translation layer
DRM-free PC games playable on numerous Android devices