Tag: android
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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Android 16 is causing lock-screen issues on some Pixel phones – here’s what we know
Some Pixel owners are reporting Android 16 lock-screen issues They say the screen can be laggy and unresponsive So far, Google hasn’t issued any official advice about the issue Update: Google has got in touch with us to say that a software update is now rolling out to resolve these…
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Android 16 will soon flag fake cell towers and warn you if someone is spying on your phone
Android 16 will include alerts for fake cell towers and suspicious networks Update detects ‘stingray’ devices which pose as cell towers Feature likely to arrive with devices that launch on Android 16 Not every mobile network is what it seems. If your smartphone unwittingly connects to a fake cell tower,…
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Google Messages is preparing a new trick to get your friends and family to switch to RCS
RCS invites are spotted inside Google Messages They could encourage your contacts to turn RCS on So far the new invites haven’t been made available The RCS (Rich Communication Services) standard intended as a replacement for the older SMS (Short Message Service) is now available in Google Messages for Android…
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