Tag: android
Android vs iPhone: here’s what TechRadar readers prefer
So it’s official: TechRadar readers are more Android fans than iPhone users. A result that I was mostly expecting, but not with quite as much of a gap. Around the start of November, I posted a poll asking the big question: are TechRadar readers iPhone or Android? After several weeks,…
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Google Messages could be getting 3 useful upgrades soon – including a Gemini change
Three possible changes to Google Messages have been spotted in beta code These include a larger icon for Google Gemini and new text for location sharing There’s also a new ‘Open’ option when saving media Google Messages is already a competent messaging app, but it could soon be getting three…
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I’m a phones expert and these are my 5 must-have apps for iPhone and Android
I’ve been using smartphones since the iPhone 3G and writing about them for almost as long, and it was in large part their apps and games that first got me excited about their potential. Of course, not all apps are worth celebrating – there are plenty of low-quality ones, and…
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Android could soon change in a big way thanks to the Google and Epic settlement – here’s what it means for you
Google and Epic Games have just settled their long-running legal dispute The settlement sees Google make major Play Store concessions That could bring sweeping changes to the Android ecosystem Google and Epic Games have been locked in a legal tussle over the future of the Google Play Store for years.…
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Google Maps adds a useful tweak for its Android Auto interface – and may soon help you save your phone battery while navigating
Google Maps tests a centered view on Android Auto A power-saving mode for navigation is in the works too It might be a while before everyone sees these changes Google Maps continues to add small but helpful upgrades to the user experience, specifically in the latest example for navigating through…
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If you’re having problems searching for public transit routes on Google Maps, you’re not alone
Public transit routes are buggy on Google Maps It seems to be affecting some but not all users Google hasn’t yet made any comment on the issue Millions of us rely on Google Maps to get from A to B every day, so when something goes wrong with the app…
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