Category Archives: Android

It might be the end of Android updates for Huawei phones with Google services

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Adamya Sharma

No Android 11 for the Huawei P30 Pro? Continue reading →

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Twitter’s new tools could lead to better third-party apps

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Jon Fingas

They still won’t have as much freedom as Twitter’s official apps, though. Continue reading →

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TikTok tracked Android user data despite Google privacy protections

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Jon Fingas

The practice ended in November, but the news still comes at the worst possible time. Continue reading →

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Android 11 beta 3 lands, requires users to opt-in to Exposure Notifications API

Posted on August 6, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

This will likely be the final beta update for Android 11. The next update should be a stable launch! Continue reading →

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Twitter warns security hole might have exposed Android users’ direct messages

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Jon Fingas

There’s no evidence attackers have used the flaw. Continue reading →

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Samsung appears to confirm three Android updates for the Note 20 series

Posted on August 5, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

We are awaiting confirmation, but it appears the Note 20 will get three versions of Android instead of just two. Continue reading →

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August 2020 Android security patch rolling out now to Google Pixel phones

Posted on August 3, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The Google Pixel 4a isn’t included here. We expect that device’s first update to come next month. Continue reading →

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OnePlus yet again teases always-on display in OxygenOS 11

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Jon Fingas

One more highly requested feature could be close at hand. Continue reading →

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Android 11’s new emoji include a real heart, a piñata, and a polar bear

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Gboard also includes a new quick access emoji bar. Continue reading →

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Are there any truly bad Android skins still out there today?

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

The bad old days of slow, bloated Android skins are long gone… or are they? Continue reading →

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