Google Phone app starts showing WhatsApp calls, new video call shortcut for some
The Google Phone app appears to be testing out support for showing calls from WhatsApp, as well as making it easier to start a video call with someone.
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Apple working on a ‘user-friendly’ way to transfer data from iPhone to Android
Switching from one platform to another is never easy, but in some cases, it can be harder than it needs to be. But, in response to the EU’s DMA, Apple has confirmed it is working on a “user-friendly” way to transfer data from an iPhone to an Android de...
Here’s why Windows 11 is ditching Android apps
Microsoft this week announced, unexpectedly, that Windows 11 would drop its Subsystem for Android that allowed the OS to run Android apps. Now, we’re getting some insight as to why the decision was made.
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Comment: Android’s ‘Approximate Location’ permission is a good idea that’s been ruined
Back in Android 12, Google added some flexibility to Android’s location permission by allowing users to only give apps access to their “approximate” location. It’s a great idea, but one that’s ruined by basically no apps actually supporting it.
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Google’s Pixel is the only phone to do fingerprint and face unlock the right way
Biometrics have made it way more conveinent to unlock our smartphones, but there’s a debate on if face, or fingerprint unlock is the better solution. Many Android brands have taken the approach of “why not both,” adding both face and fingerprint unlock...
Here are Google’s custom Android pins from MWC 2024 [Gallery]
MWC 2024 was my first time visiting the show, and the absolute highlight of my time at Fira de Barcelona was collecting Google’s Android pins.
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Hands-on: The era of cheap foldables is upon us [Gallery]
Foldable smartphones are still pretty expensive, but prices have been coming down. MWC 2024, though, was the place where it became abundantly clear that cheap foldables are coming, as several made an appearance.
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What to expect at MWC 2024 from Android: Honor, OnePlus, Google, and more
MWC 2024 has arrived and 9to5Google has coverage directly from Barcelona coming up this week. Here’s what you should expect from Honor, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and others.
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Hands-on: How the new Android ‘Bot’ figure compares to older collectibles
After introducing “The Bot” last year as the updated Android mascot, a new mini collectible figure has arrived and, not only is it truly adorable, but it’s also a big improvement over older Android collectibles.
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Android prepares to only support Seamless Updates, but Samsung could still avoid it
Android introduced support for Seamless Updates quite a long time ago at this point and, while it’s seen adoption from most, Samsung stubbornly refuses to move its devices to the A/B system. Android is now moving towards a future where A/B Seamless Upd...