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The Qi2 wireless charging spec was originally announced back in early 2023. However, Android phone makers haven’t exactly been rushing to add Qi2 support to their latest devices since then. That’s ...

Following the Google Pixel 10 series launch event, Google is set to release the second phase of Android 16 beta program concluding the QPR1. Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 introduces of minor SDK versioning, ...

The source code for version 3 of the ERMAC Android banking trojan has been leaked online, exposing the internals of the malware-as-a-service platform and the operator’s infrastructure. The code base ...

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Deserved or not, Apple has turned AirPods into the default choice for most iPhone owners in the market for new wireless earbuds. But if you’re one of the millions who have an Android smartphone, ...

In May 2024, Google adjusted the release schedule for Android Studio to release new features more quickly. But that wasn’t fast enough. And so now it’s accelerating the release schedule for its ...

Android 16 hit Pixel phones in June, earlier in the year than major Android updates typically land. It's light on visible new features. If you didn't know your phone was updated, you'd probably still ...

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The long-standing rumor of ChromeOS and Android's merger was finally confirmed in the most understated way. TechRadar's Lance Ulanoff recounted his conversation with Sameer Samat, Google's president ...

Android and Chrome OS have been developed in parallel for years, but Google is planning to streamline its operating systems. In a recent interview, Android Ecosystem President Sameer Samat stated ...

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