Tag: Android
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New Smartphone Study Finds Samsung Users Pay Up to 60% More for Repairs Than iPhone Users
Samsung has long sold itself as the value-packed alternative to Apple during the smartphone wars. But when it comes time to fix a damaged phone, that cheaper reputation starts to fade fast. A new Insuranceopedia analysis found that Samsung users pay up to 60% more for insured repairs than iPhone users, with average repair costs…
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Google is Making it Harder to Sideload Apps on Google TV & Android
In a move aimed at enhancing user protection while maintaining the platform’s flexibility, Google has announced plans to implement a more cumbersome process for sideloading apps on Android devices. This development comes as part of broader efforts to address growing concerns over app security and malware risks associated with installations from outside the official Google…
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Apple TV Adds Google Cast Support on Android
Apple announced today that it has updated the Apple TV app on Android devices to include native support for Google Cast. This new feature enables millions of Android users to effortlessly stream content from their phones or tablets directly to compatible televisions or Chromecast devices. The integration marks a further step in making Apple TV…
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Google Cuts Hundreds of Employees in Its Android Division That Works on Google TV
Following voluntary exit offers earlier this year, reports indicate that Google has significantly reduced its workforce within the Platforms & Devices division, the very arm responsible for key products like Android and Chrome, as well as its burgeoning Google TV platform. While the exact number remains unconfirmed, sources suggest “hundreds of employees” have been impacted…
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Google’s Testing a Feature That Will Wait on Hold With Customer Service For You
Calling customer service and dealing with the ever-increasing wait times can be a daunting prospect. A new feature that Google is testing could remove all of that stress. Google Search Labs is working on a feature called “Talk to a Live Representative” that will place a call for you, wait on hold, and then call…
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The Google Play Movies & TV App Will Be Gone in January. Here’s Where To Find the Content You Purchased
Google will retire the remaining parts of its Google Play Movies & TV app for Android TV, select cable boxes, and the Google Play website on January 17, 2024. As part of its plan to create a more integrated user experience, the tech giant shut down the Google Play Movies & TV app on October…
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Older Android Devices Could Soon Lose Support for Google Chrome and the Calendar App
Google will soon drop support for its Calendar and Chrome apps on Android devices still running Android 7.1 and below. Starting early next year, Google will raise its minimum operating system requirement to Android 8.0, or Android Oreo, alongside the release of Chrome 120. The news was spotted earlier by The SpAndroid. If you’re still…
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Google Updates Android Emergency SOS Feature After Spike in False 911 Calls
After a spike in false 911 calls, Google has updated its Personal Safety feature to reduce the number of pocket dials emergency services received, according to a post on X by Mishaal Rahman of the Android Faithful podcast. Authorities asked Google to adjust the Emergency SOS feature on Android phones, which lets users call 911…
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Google Can Now Keep Your Phone Safe From Malware in Real-Time
Even the most tech savvy person isn’t immune to cybercriminal schemes. As our world grows more digital, bad actors find new ways to swindle and steal from people. Just this year, 8.9 million Android devices — including phones, watches and televisions — were found to be pre-infected with Guerilla malware. Earlier this week Google said…
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Google Unveils Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro Smartphones With AI Capabilities At the Forefront
After months of teases, Google officially showed off its newest flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, with a focus on how artificial intelligence will play an increasing role in your mobile life. The Pixel 8 will cost $699.99 and the Pixel 8 Pro will start at $999.99. You can preorder today with…