Google Play has been caught with its cybersecurity pants down yet again after a once-legit Android screen-and-audio recorder app was updated to include malicious code. Potentially tens of thousands of people downloaded the software before ESET researchers found the hidden malware and alerted Google, which pulled the app from its online store. The application in…
As GM brings Android Automotive to more of its vehicles, the company is going to stop supporting Android Auto and CarPlay in electric cars. GM said today it’s “moving beyond phone projection systems” (via The Verge) where your iPhone or Android device connects to your car wired or wirelessly for mapping, music, and other infotainment…
Framesira/Shutterstock Android widgets are a unique functionality that allows for varied multitasking and improved productivity across all aspects of your typical smartphone usage. Android phones were once the undisputed king of widget use, since for a long time, iPhone users did not have this feature. However, with the rollout of iOS 16, widgets (dubbed “experiences”)…
Following the stable launch of QPR2 on Monday, Google is rolling out Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 today to Pixel phones. QPR3 will see its consumer launch in June, and be the last major quarterly update for Android 13. Expect betas in April and May this cycle. Google previously implied that it wouldn’t publicly test…
Google’s Android operating system is found in billions of devices worldwide. The OS is not limited to smartphones and tablets, either — you now find Android running on Chromebooks, TVs, and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices.Because Android functions on such a variety of products, almost all of which are internet-connected, many Virtual Private Network…
Asus’ latest high-end gaming phones, the ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro, were launched back in July of last year, and now they’re finally being blessed with the update to Android 13. This comes after Asus’ non-gaming Zenfone 9, Zenfone 8, and Zenfone 8 Flip all received the same update already, in line…
The big picture: Android 13 made its debut on the distribution charts this month. While Google has made it somewhat more difficult to track changes in version market share in recent years, its latest OS seems to be enjoying a healthy start thanks to platform partners. Google’s latest chart showing the distribution of Android versions…
Illustration: Sam WoolleyAndroid: not just another word for “robot.” It’s also a good option for anyone who wants a mobile device unshackled by the closed operating systems used by certain other smartphone manufacturers. Or, most importantly for our purposes, a library of games that’s nearly bottomless.All those options can be a double-edged sword—even if you’ve…
It’s time to check for an update on Android Auto on your phone, as Google has begun to roll out the revamped version of its car user interface in conjunction with CES 2023, the new Android Auto now features a similar driver dashboard to Apple’s CarPlay and brings split screen support on portrait and widescreen…
Michael Crider/IDG It might be surprising, but free VPNs are no longer just for PCs. You can also use them to help easily boost your security and privacy game on an Android device. Whether you want extra security while using a public Wi-Fi network, or to get around geo-restrictions for most of your favorite streaming…