All articles tagged with #android devices
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Verge
Google's Gemini Live AI assistant is getting new features including real-time visual highlighting on screens, integration with more apps like Messages and Phone, and an improved audio model that adapts tone and speech style, with rollout starting on Pixel 10 and expanding to other Android and iOS devices.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Android Authority
OPPO, OnePlus, Realme, and Xiaomi phones now offer Google Photos integration in their gallery apps, allowing users to access their Google Photos library, set up photo backups, and view and edit photos seamlessly within the OEM app. This feature is available on Android 11 and newer devices, and it streamlines the user experience by reducing the need to switch between multiple gallery apps.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GSMArena.com
Google Play Store version 38.8 introduces the ability to uninstall apps remotely from devices connected to the same Google account, making it easier to manage apps on Android TV, Android Auto, and Wear OS. The new feature allows users to order apps by size, group them by device, and provides a more manageable list. The update is gradually rolling out to users.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Google
The Google Play Store is introducing a new feature that allows users to remotely uninstall apps from their other connected Android devices. This feature, supported across all instances of Android, is hidden beneath the surface in version 38.8 of the Play Store. Users can access the "Manage Apps" section to view and uninstall apps from a different Android device. The feature also allows sorting the list of apps by storage used. The exact availability of this feature is currently unknown.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Apple plans to adopt the messaging standard RCS next year, allowing for smoother texting between iPhones and Android devices. The technology will work alongside iMessage and offer better interoperability than SMS or MMS, allowing users to send high-quality photos and videos, chat over WiFi or cellular data, and know when messages are read. The adoption of RCS will not change the appearance of the infamous green bubble for iPhone users.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The US Sun
Amazon Fire TV Stick users can access additional content by using a casting trick that allows them to play content from a compatible device on their TV screen. Android users can easily use this feature, while Apple users will need to download a third-party app for screen casting. The process involves updating the FireOS, accessing the mirroring option on the Fire Stick remote, and enabling wireless display on the Android device. This trick can also be useful in hotels with smart TVs. However, iOS and MacOS devices technically do not support Fire TV screen mirroring, but users can try using the AirScreen app as a workaround.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Mashable
Critics have praised the Google Pixel 8 as one of the best Android devices on the market, but there are a few things they dislike. The battery life is considered average, with some reviewers recommending carrying a power bank. The inclusion of a temperature sensor has been deemed unnecessary and lacking utility. The price increase of $100 for both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro puts them in direct competition with flagship devices like the iPhone 15, causing Google to lose its price advantage.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ars Technica
Thousands of cheap Android TV devices, including set-top boxes and tablets, have been found to come preinstalled with the advanced Triada malware, which acts as a backdoor for cybercriminals. Security researchers have discovered at least 200 different models of Android devices that may be impacted, with signs of infection found in homes, businesses, and schools across the US. The malware is linked to a web of fraud schemes and advertising fraud operations, which have been taken down by cybersecurity firm Human Security. The affected devices are sold online and in physical stores, often under different names, making it difficult to trace their source.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ars Technica
Thousands of cheap Android TV devices, including set-top boxes and tablets, have been found to come preinstalled with the advanced Triada malware, which acts as a backdoor for cybercriminals. Security researchers have discovered at least 200 different models of Android devices that may be impacted, with signs of infection found in homes, businesses, and schools across the US. The malware is linked to a web of fraud schemes and advertising fraud operations, which have been taken down by cybersecurity firm Human Security. The affected devices are sold online and in physical stores, often under different names, making it difficult to trace their source.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SecurityWeek
Tens of thousands of Android devices, including smartphones, CTV boxes, and tablets, have been shipped with backdoored firmware infected with the Triada malware. The infected devices, originating from a Chinese manufacturer, have been found on public school networks in the United States. The malware, discovered in 2016, allows threat actors to carry out ad-fraud schemes and other malicious activities. The cybersecurity firm Human Security has disrupted one of the ad fraud schemes but warns that the backdoor cannot be cleaned by end-users. Users are advised to choose familiar brands when purchasing new devices.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Record from Recorded Future News
Western intelligence and cybersecurity agencies, including the Five Eyes alliance, have published a report detailing a collection of hacking tools used by Russia's military intelligence service, the GRU, to target Android devices operated by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The malware, known as "Infamous Chisel," allows the GRU to gain unauthorized access to compromised devices, scan files, monitor traffic, and steal sensitive information. The report highlights the lack of defense evasion or concealment techniques in the malware but warns that it still poses a serious threat due to the information it can collect.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Android Authority
Google has launched a new Weather app with a completely revamped and gorgeous interface, first rolling out on the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold, with more devices to come. The new design is information-dense, with new and more skeuomorphic iconography for all weather conditions, plus new graphs and visuals for precipitation, wind, and humidity, and also new and animated gauges for wind, humidity, UV index, and pressure. The new Google Weather app adds a lot of extra information that wasn’t previously accessible via the old interface, including the hourly forecast for all 10 days, not just today and tomorrow.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Cord Cutters News
The popular cord cutting app, Downloader, has returned to the Google Play Store and can now be downloaded on Android and Google TV devices after being removed due to a DMCA complaint earlier this year. The app, which allows users to easily download content and browse the web, was removed because of its browser, which could be pointed to copyrighted infringing websites. The app's owner, Elias Saba, disputed the complaint and successfully had the app reinstated in the official app store.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Slashdot
Google's Personal Safety app will soon include a new feature called "Dashcam" on select Android devices, allowing users to record video and audio while driving in the event of an accident or unexpected situation. The feature can be launched through a new "Dashcam" shortcut in the app, and recordings can begin automatically when connected to a particular Bluetooth device. Videos are automatically deleted after three days unless saved, and the app says that the videos themselves are compressed, averaging "30 MB per minute," with a maximum recording length of 24 hours. It's unclear if this feature will be available on other phones with Google's Personal Safety or exclusive to Pixel phones.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Google
Google's upcoming Personal Safety update will allow Pixel phones and select Android devices to be used as dashcams for cars. The feature, called "Dashcam," will record video and audio while driving and can be launched through a new shortcut in the Personal Safety app. Recordings can begin automatically when connected to a specific Bluetooth device and end when disconnected. The videos are compressed and automatically deleted after three days unless saved. It is unclear if the feature will be exclusive to Pixel phones.