Page 12 - Android

Whatsapp will soon provide encrypted chat backups for Android, iOS users

Last month, Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg had taken to social media to announce that WhatsApp will be adding another layer of privacy and security which would be rolling out soon.

Google defends Android phone maker deals, denies carrot and stick tactics

The technology giant was addressing the second day of a week-long hearing in a European court

Google pushes to overturn EU's $5-billion antitrust verdict on android

Regulator says the Alphabet unit abused its market dominance, while Google says it boosts competition against Apple

Google in court to appeal European Union's 2018 Android antitrust case

Android is the most popular mobile operating system, beating even Apple's iOS, and is found on four out of five devices in Europe.

Honda to use Google's Android Automotive OS in its cars from 2022

Automobile major Honda has announced it will integrate Google's Android Automotive OS into an all-new model that will be launched in the second half of 2022

Tech giant Google introducing new search filter in Gmail for Android

Tech giant Google is introducing a new search filter feature in Gmail for Android users, which will eventually make finding emails simpler.

Xiaomi Mi TV 5X review: Technology-rich Android smart television on budget

The Xiaomi Mi TV 5X is a solid contender in the budget smart television segment, but it is not without caveats

Google Photos Locked Folder option coming to all Android phones soon

Search engine giant Google has confirmed that the Locked Folder in Photos is set to arrive on all Android devices soon.

Under CCI lens, Google says Android has led to more competition, innovation

The internet major on Saturday said that Android has led to more competition and innovation.

Android 11's auto-reset permissions to soon support OS older versions

American tech giant Google has announced that Android 11's auto-resetting permissions, where the operating system restricts an app's permission to access sensitive phone features

India antitrust probe finds Google abused Android dominance, report shows

The company has been investigated in Europe, the United States and elsewhere.

Sony Bravia XR A80J OLED TV review: For rich, fine entertainment experience

OLED TVs have conventionally been at the higher-end of the price spectrum, and Sony Bravia XR A80J is no exception

South Korea fines Google $177 mn for blocking Android customisation

The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) on Tuesday said terms with device makers amounted to abuse of Google's dominant market position that restricted competition in the mobile OS market.

Users trade in more iPhones than Android smartphones, says report

A new report suggests that iPhone gets traded in at a higher rate than Android handsets, with nearly one-third of Apple trade-ins going toward the purchase of an upgrade.

Vivo launches phone with own imaging chip days ahead of iPhone

Android makers are trying to challenge Apple on hardware

WhatsApp will stop working for some Android, iOS phones from Nov 1

WhatsApp will stop working for some iPhones as well as Android smartphones starting November 1.

Twitter testing new safety feature to block accounts using foul language

The microblogging site will rolling out the safety feature to a small feedback group on iOS, Android and Twitter.com, beginning with accounts that have English-language settings

Android users less interested in Apple's iPhone 13 models: Report

Android users are significantly less interested in the iPhone 13 models than they were for the iPhone 12 models, having been put off by the continued lack of a fingerprint scanner

TCL C725 QLED TV review: A wholesome package on Android 11 TV platform

The TCL C725 QLED TV is a slightly expensive smart television but a best bet if you care only about the audio-visual experience

Xiaomi launches Mi TV 5X series in India, sale starts from September 7

The Mi TV 5X will be available in 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch screen sizes priced at Rs 31,999, Rs 41,999 and Rs 47,999, respectively