Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Tl; DR Google adds an optional Android 16 functionality to deactivate USB data access when the phone is locked for improved safety. This protects against attackers against the use of USB devices to extract data or bypass the locking screen on lost or confiscated phones. Attached to the new advanced…
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Tl; DR Google Translate is working on a new practice functionality that could help users practice a language. We have activated the functionality button during the translation between English and Spanish, although the functionality itself is not yet functional. The practice function requires access to the microphone, which suggests the…
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority OPENAI performs its advanced research and analysis functionality, Deep Research, more broadly available. Originally launched in February as an exclusive offer for Chatgpt Pro users, the tool will now be accessible to users on Chatgpt Plus, Team and Pro Plans, as well as free users via a new light version….
In early April, Google published the latest Android distribution numbers. The last update took place 11 months earlier, Android 15 making its debut in these statistics. As of April 1, Android 15 represented 4.5% of the devices. The new version was published in AOSP in early September. This should include stable versions of pixel (mid-October),…
Russian military staff are targeted with recently discovered Android malware that steal their contacts and follow their location. Malware is hidden in a modified application for Alpine Quest Mapping Software, which is used by, among other things, hunters, athletes and Russian staff parked in the war zone in Ukraine. The application displays various topographic cards…
After the start of tests earlier this year, Google Maps for Android largely deploys a overhaul of the “you” and “contributing” tabs that kiss the leaves. Last year, the main “Explorer” tab and other key elements were updated to display information using a sheet. As such, he does not take the whole whole screen. At…
Andy Walker / Android authority Of all the Google products that I use daily, Android Auto may be my favorite. Whenever I get into my car, it gets reliable with all my applications and my audio ready to leave, alongside my Google Maps screen detailing traffic nearby. It works perfectly as a driving assistant, but…
Google I / O 2025 is now less than a month old, scheduled for May 20 and 21, 2025. Like the last two years, this year’s event should also focus strongly on the characteristics of artificial intelligence. This should excite many people who connect to the event every year to find out what Google is…
Summary F-Droid adopts the Google 3 equipment design screen and on-board edge for a more modern look. The on -board on -board arrangements should be made compulsory by Google with Android 16. The application maintains its emblematic blue and white brand while keeping a step ahead of the future changes of Google. The Open-Source Leader…
Andy Walker / Android authority Tl; DR Android users can no longer access the Google Assistant driving mode. The function has disappeared in the Google application and on the cards. We do not know if it is an intentional error or deletion. Last year, Google deleted the Assistant driving mode application launcher, reducing the functionality…