Google has added a new blue dot that notifies the user if an app is using location permissions, just like the green ...

With Android 12, Google introduced status bar indicators that essentially serve as alerts for whenever an app accesses your ...

Android 16 is getting a new location notification alert so users have a better idea of when apps access their location. To be ...

Cybercriminals have a new, user-friendly tool for turning your browser alerts into a vector for phishing attacks. "Matrix Push" is slick, it's pretty, and it's about as easy to use as any commercial ...

Android and iPhone users can now share files quickly and easily. Currently, only Pixel 10 phones support the feature. Google says it will expand the tech to other Android devices. I use an iPhone as ...

Quick Share is finally compatible with AirDrop, allowing file transfers between Android and Apple devices. The feature is rolling out first to the Pixel 10 series and requires the new “Quick Share ...

Once essential to my daily setup, this Android tool slowly crumbled under paywalls, bloat, and missing browser support.

Android 16 QPR3 Beta is here and there are a number of new features. The list includes navigation buttons, At a Glance, and ...

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One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...

An Android app now allows you to explore AirPods features that were previously limited to iOS or macOS devices. These include ANC controls, auto play-pause, battery status, head gesture detection, and ...

It feels like every app is fighting for space in my notification drawer to constantly buzz and wake up my screen. know ...