Topic: android devices
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Google Drive Adds Local File Backup for Android
Google Play services is introducing a new local file backup feature that automatically uploads files from your Android device's "Download" folder to Google Drive for cloud storage and cross-device access. This feature specifically targets downloaded documents like PDFs and spreadsheets, operating...
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Qi2 Android Phones: Is 2026 the Year of Wireless Charging?
Qi2 wireless charging adoption on Android is accelerating, with a key catalyst expected in 2026 as major manufacturers like Samsung are rumored to incorporate the standard into flagship devices. The niche Clicks Communicator phone, announced for 2026, includes Qi2 support despite its modular desi...
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Google dismantles secret network hijacking phone internet
Google dismantled a major cybercrime operation that hijacked millions of personal devices to create a global proxy network, which hackers used to mask malicious traffic through unsuspecting users' home connections. The network was built using deceptive software kits hidden in legitimate apps, sec...
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Google Confirms Android Bug Disrupting Volume Keys
A Google software bug causes Android's physical volume buttons to malfunction when the **Select to Speak** accessibility feature is enabled, incorrectly adjusting accessibility volume instead of media or camera controls. The issue disrupts core functions like adjusting audio for media playback an...
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Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store on Android
Fortnite is now available for direct download on the Google Play Store in the U.S., ending a five-year period where users had to sideload the app. This reinstatement results from Google complying with a U.S. court injunction related to Epic Games' lawsuit against its app store policies. The retur...
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Top New Gadgets Unveiled at IFA Berlin 2025
The IFA Berlin event showcased groundbreaking consumer electronics, with industry leaders introducing innovative devices to enhance user experience and functionality. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra tablets, which rival Apple's iPad Pro with slim designs, vibrant AMOLED scre...
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Capture the Northern Lights with Your Android Phone
Intense geomagnetic activity has made the Northern Lights visible far beyond their typical Arctic range, offering a rare viewing and photographic opportunity in regions like the United States. Modern smartphone cameras, especially using specialized modes like Astrophotography on Pixels or Night/M...
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Save $50 on the Google Pixel Watch 4 at Amazon
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is a feature-rich smartwatch for Android users, offering fitness tracking, communication tools, and AI assistance, and is currently discounted to $349.99 on Amazon. Key features of the watch include a domed glass display with adaptive brightness, a responsive haptic engin...
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Gemini vs. Google Assistant: The Android Showdown Isn't Over
Google has extended its timeline to replace the classic Google Assistant with Gemini AI on Android, now aiming for completion by 2026 to ensure a smooth transition. Once the transition is complete, the original Google Assistant will be permanently discontinued and its app removed from devices tha...
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Microsoft Teams now blocks screen captures to protect users
Microsoft has launched a "Prevent screen capture" feature for Teams Premium, blocking unauthorized screenshots and recordings in meetings to protect confidential content. The feature, which requires manual activation by meeting organizers, displays black screens on Windows and notifications on An...
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One Charger for Laptop and Phone?
The USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) standard enables safe and efficient charging between compatible devices, like laptops and phones, by allowing them to negotiate the optimal power level. USB-PD's interoperability allows a single charger to power a wide range of devices, reducing clutter and the nee...
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Google App Now Replaces Pixel Launcher Search
Google has replaced the Pixel Launcher's translucent home screen search overlay with the full-screen Google app, altering the visual design and user experience. The update removes the ability to directly search for on-device apps and quick system shortcuts from the home screen bar, prioritizing f...
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Google Maps Gets Smarter with Gemini AI for Easier Navigation
Google Maps is integrating Gemini AI to transform from a basic navigation tool into an intelligent, conversational travel assistant, enhancing user interaction. The update introduces more natural voice commands, multi-step requests, and real-time incident reporting, while also using landmarks for...
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Google Photos Adds New Video Editing Features
Google Photos is introducing new video editing tools, including specialized templates and a redesigned editor, to help users easily create professional-looking videos on mobile devices. The update features templates that automatically sync photos and videos to music for quick highlight reels, and...
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Dbrand's Cosmic Orange Skins Now Available for Android
Dbrand has released Cosmic Orange skins, extending the popular iPhone 17 Pro color to a wide range of Android and Apple devices, allowing users to coordinate their tech with a vibrant citrus aesthetic. The skins are available for numerous brands and products, including Samsung, Google Pixel, and ...
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Google Weather App for Android is Being Discontinued
Google is discontinuing its standalone Android Weather app, redirecting users to a Google Search results page for forecasts as part of a broader effort to streamline services. The change consolidates weather information into Search, offering core data like temperature and forecasts with minimal p...
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Google to Pay $68 Million in Privacy Settlement Over Recorded Conversations
Google has agreed to a $68 million settlement over a lawsuit alleging its Assistant feature sometimes activated accidentally, recording private conversations without consent and sharing snippets with third parties for advertising. The lawsuit argued these false activations, triggered by backgroun...
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Snapchat's Quick Cut Automatically Edits Your Videos
Snapchat launched Quick Cut, a built-in video editor that automatically transforms saved photos and clips into polished, music-synced videos, simplifying content creation for users without advanced skills. The feature automatically syncs music to visuals and allows for song changes and Lens appli...
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Google's 'Ask Photos' Missing in Some States Due to Face Grouping
Google's Ask Photos and conversational editing features are unavailable in Illinois and Texas due to the absence of the face grouping functionality, which relies on biometric data collection. The unavailability is linked to legal challenges under biometric privacy laws, including BIPA in Illinois...
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Qi2 Wireless Charging: Everything You Need to Know
The new Qi2 wireless charging standard enables faster charging speeds of up to 25 watts, significantly reducing charging times for compatible devices compared to the previous 15-watt limit. It incorporates magnetic alignment technology, inspired by Apple's MagSafe, to ensure optimal placement on ...
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Edit iPhone Photos Just by Describing Changes with Google Photos
The "Help me edit" feature, allowing voice or text commands for automatic photo edits, is now available on Google Photos for iOS in the U.S., accompanied by a redesigned interface for easier use. Enhanced facial editing tools use AI and your private face groups to apply natural-looking adjustment...
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