Android 13 is already available for owners of the Google Pixel 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4 (5G), 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro and Pixel 6a, although many expected the OS to be released in October. Google stated, “With the stable public release of Android 13 in August 2022, Android 13...
The final version of the Android 13 OS was released just a week ago (August 15), but cybercriminals have already found a way to hack it. According to information security experts, several viruses have already been discovered that bypass the new security measures introduced in Android 13. These malware are...
Recently, Google unexpectedly released the final version of the Android 13 OS, which became available for Pixel smartphones. And, it seems, the owners of such devices should install it now. It turned out that in Android 13, the search giant fixed a huge number of bugs that existed in Pixel...
Everyone was waiting for the final version of Android 13 in September, but Google gave a real surprise by presenting it today. Starting today, the final build of Android 13 is available as an over-the-air update for Pixel smartphones from the following list: Pixel 4; Pixel 4XL; Pixel 4a; Pixel...
Tablets with the Android operating system for the first time in 10 years, in total, occupied less than half of the market. A Strategy Analytics report says that in the second quarter, Android occupied 49% of the tablet market, and this is the first time in the last 10 years....
Google has changed the requirements for connecting smartphones to the Android Auto car platform. Many car owners use Android Auto to keep their media and messages accessible while driving. From launch, a wired connection to Android Auto only required a phone running Android 6.0 Marshmallow or later, a high-quality USB...
Google has begun testing an updated media player for the Android Auto platform. The improved player is already available in Android Auto 7.9.1228 beta. The current version of the player has several problems. One of the most annoying users is the blurry background of the album cover for the desired...
The network began to complain about an unpleasant problem that users of the Android Auto automotive platform had. Google is already trying to fix a problem that causes huge icons to appear on the screen of the car’s media system. According to those affected, icons of this size make Android...
Google has completely discontinued the Android Auto for Phone Screens app (Android Auto on the phone). In early June, Google began to notify users that the application would soon stop working. And now, that day has come. Recall that the Android Auto platform first debuted in 2015, Android Auto was...
The LineageOS team, one of the most popular unofficial ROMs for Android smartphones, continues to expand the reach of LineageOS 19 based on the Android 12 operating system. This time, Sony Xperia XZ2 (review), XZ2 Premium (review), XZ2 Compact (review), Xperia XZ3 (review), Xiaomi Mi 8 (review) and Mi 10...
The Washington Post, citing its own sources, reported that the American company L3Harris, a contractor for the Pentagon, is in talks with the Israeli company NSO Group, which is under US sanctions, to buy Pegasus spyware. Pegasus is considered one of the most powerful tools for hacking smartphones, including the...
In the middle of the week, Google released another beta version of the Android 13 OS – the third, and after just a couple of days, Android 13 Beta 3.1 was released urgently. Interestingly, there is nothing new in it, except for one thing – there is a Feedback app,...
Google released the third public beta of Android 13 today and said it has reached a stable stage. This means that Google will now only be putting in the finishing touches until the final release of Android 13. Service and software developers can safely use this version of Android 13...
Google has started rolling out the latest Android Auto 7.8 update to car enthusiasts. So far, the update is available mainly to those users who have agreed to participate in beta testing. But the version of Android Auto 7.8 has also appeared on the web and as an APK for...
Google has released a major update to its automotive platform. Android Automotive OS 12L is now available for vehicles running Android Automotive, including the Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 Recharg. The Android Automotive OS 12L update is “huge” as reviewers point out online. Among the main innovations is quick control....
Google has started to notify users that the Android Auto for Phone Screens app (Android Auto on the phone) will soon stop working. This message appears in the center of the screen of the Android Auto for Phone Screens application and, unfortunately, does not contain other details. It looks like...