Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Tl; DR Google introduced a new metric into the beta of the reading console to detect excessive wake locks. The tool helps developers to identify and repair the application behavior that drain the batteries without the user’s knowledge. This is part of Google’s longer term plan to improve the consistency…
What you need to know Identity control was identified on a OnePlus 13 running the Android 16 Beta. The feature should arrive on more Android phones with the Android 16 update to come later this year. It requires a modification of the Android biometric prompt prompt code, which cannot be completed without full update. Identity…
Google Android’s mobile operating system now restarts automatically if the phone is locked for three days in a row. Monday, the technology giant Strong updates to Google Play servicesA central part of Android which provides features for applications and the operating system itself. The listed under “security and confidentiality” is a new safety feature that…
The Fair Trade Japanese Commission (JFTC) ordered Google to stop concluding agreements that give preference to Google Search and Chrome on Android devices. Nikkei Asia said Whether it is the first time that the regulator has published an order to stop and abstain from a large technological company. The regulator noted that Google had requested…
The Japan fair trade committee has ordered GoogleAn alphabet unit (Nasdaq: Goog), to stop certain commercial practices deemed anti -competitive under the country’s antimonopolis law. The Watchdog announced the order on Tuesday, declaring that Google had violated the regulations linked to unfair commercial behavior. The agency initially opened its investigation on October 23, 2023 and…
Storage has always been a problem for entry -level phones. It is generally provided that if you buy an entry -level phone, in particular its basic model, it will not have the best storage capacity. This can be quite limiting. Android phones must have more storage, according to Google, if they want to include Google…
Android suddenly obtains a new update © 2025 Bloomberg Finance LP April is an interesting month for Android. Google warned new attacks in progress, publishing a critical update which was immediately included in the monthly updates for pixels, samsungs and others. Meanwhile, Samsung has touched another major problem with its surprising break in the One…
With the latest Google Play Services update, Android deploys a new safety feature that automatically restarts (or automatically) that were “locked for 3 consecutive days”. Under security and confidentiality, version notes for version 25.14 of Google Play Services understand:: [Phone] With this feature, your device automatically restarts if it is locked for 3 consecutive days….
Jack Wallen / ZDNET I am always looking for ways to improve the sounds I hear. Whether it is my Disque turmoil, a streaming service on my desk or my phone, no device is exempt from my endless quest. Also: 5 easy ways to transfer photos from your Android device to your Windows PC If…
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Tl; DR Google no longer makes safety fixes on Android 12 or 12L, as the two operating systems have reached the end of life. This means that manufacturers of devices will owe backport safety fixes themselves if they wish to provide security updates to their Android 12 or 12L devices….