TCL launching NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet and new Android phones in 2025
TCL is kicking off 2025 with the launch of new Android phones a fairly exciting new tablet in the NXTPAPER 11 Plus.
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Android’s Find My Device network seems to actually work now – have you been using it?
The Find My Device network was full of promise, but Android’s alternative to the tech behind Apple’s AirTag launched to a rough start in 2024. Over time, though, it seems to finally be getting better. Are you actually using it?
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The EU wants Apple to open AirDrop and AirPlay to Android and other platforms
EU regulation has led to Apple being forced to open up iOS in ways that many never expected, but it’s not done just yet. In an effort to ensure “effective interoperability” with other platforms, the EU wants Apple to make native features of iOS being c...
Ford warns that ‘Phone as a Key’ may not be working on some Android phones
As some users have been running into issues, Ford is saying that its “Phone as a Key” feature is running into some compatibility issues on Android devices.
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Epic Games Store coming to ‘millions’ of Android phones in Telefónica deal
After winning its battle with Google, Epic Games has announced a deal with carrier Telefónica which it says will result in the Epic Games Store being pre-loaded on “millions” of Android phones.
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Quick Share gets QR codes for quicker sharing, Drive improves document scans
Google is rolling out an update to Quick Share which aims to streamline the sharing experience by adding QR codes, while Google Drive is improving document scans.
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Xiaomi might ‘be able’ to provide monthly Android updates in 2025
Android updates have gotten a lot better over the years, but the frequency still varies from brand to brand. Apparently, Xiaomi will finally be stepping up to a monthly update schedule in 2025 for its Android devices.
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Report: Samsung smart glasses debut in January, software reveal ‘this month’
According to a report out of Korea, Samsung is planning to launch its smart glasses in January, with the software running on the glasses set to be “unveiled” sometime “this month.”
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Firefox for Android now defaults to desktop websites on tablets and foldables
Mozilla has updated its Firefox browser on Android with support for defaulting to the desktop version of websites on large-screen Android devices such as tablets and foldables.
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Google Play Store prepares for Android-powered ‘XR headsets’
It’s no secret that Google and Samsung have been working on a mixed reality (XR) device of sorts, and now the Play Store is actively preparing for the arrival of “XR headsets.”
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