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Google is planning a major change to the way it develops new versions of the Android operating system. Since the beginning, large swaths of the software have been developed in public-facing channels, but that will no longer be the case…. Continue Reading →
One of the best mostly invisible updates in iOS 18 was Apple’s decision to finally implement the Rich Communications Services (RCS) communication protocol, something that is slowly helping to fix the generally miserable experience of texting non-iPhone users with an… Continue Reading →
Amazon will discontinue its Android Appstore servicefrom August 20, 2025, ending its decade-long attempt to compete with Google’s Play Store in the Android mobile ecosystem. The Amazon Appstore, launched in 2011, served as an alternative marketplace for Android users to… Continue Reading →
Murena has launched the Murena Pixel Tablet, a de-Googled version of the Pixel Tablet that removes Google’s apps and services to enhance user privacy. Priced at $549, it offers /e/OS, an alternative app store, and privacy-focused productivity tools, but lacks… Continue Reading →
If you’ve been living your life severed from Apple TV because you’re on an Android phone, then Apple has some good news for you, refiner. Starting today, the Apple TV app is available on Pixels, Samsung Galaxies, and all other… Continue Reading →
The United States Department of Justice argued Wednesday that Google should divest its Chrome browser as part of a remedy to break up the company’s illegal monopoly in online search, according to a filing with the U.S District Court of… Continue Reading →
Google has released Android 15 for developers, with support for Pixel phones expected in the coming weeks. The update will roll out to compatible devices from Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, and other manufacturers in the following months. Key features of Android… Continue Reading →
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Back in July 2022, when mobile app metrics firm Branch acquired the popular and well-regarded Nova Launcher for Android, the app’s site put up one of those self-directed FAQ posts about… Continue Reading →
An anonymous reader shares a report: It’s been tried before, more than once, but if it comes as a stock feature, maybe people will actually start to use the feature. Google’s Pixel 9 range of fondleslabs is coming soon, and… Continue Reading →
Android 15’s first public beta is available to download now, provided you have a Pixel phone. From a report: It’s the first consumer-facing release after two developer previews, and while we have a good idea of what to expect from… Continue Reading →