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technology9 minutes ago•11 min saved

Samsung Messages to Sunset in 2026 as Android Embraces Google Messages

Samsung is quietly phasing out Samsung Messages in the U.S., with a July 2026 cutoff and a shift toward Google Messages to standardize RCS. Newer Galaxy devices already default to Google Messages, while Samsung Messages becomes less available. The change is real but not uniformly announced, creating room for scam texts; the guidance is to verify via official sources, set Google Messages as the default SMS app, ensure chat history transfers, and take steps to reduce personal data exposure to deter scams.

via Kurt the CyberGuy|

#android #google-messages #rcs

news1 day ago•13 min saved

Doki Doki Literature Club Pulled From Google Play Over 'Sensitive Themes' Dispute

The Android version of Doki Doki Literature Club was removed from Google Play for alleged policy violations related to depictions of sensitive themes; Serenity Forge says it’s fighting to restore the game and defends the portrayal of mental health, noting the title remains on iOS and other platforms and had strong reviews before removal.

via Kotaku|

#android #censorship #doki-doki-literature-club

technology2 days ago•4 min saved

Android users could share in a $135M Google settlement

A Taylor v. Google LLC class-action settlement could pay about 100 million U.S. Android users up to $100 each if approved, for alleged background data transfers by Google without user consent. The final approval hearing is set for June 23, 2026. If approved, a $135 million fund will cover payouts plus administration costs, attorneys’ fees, and taxes, with payments issued electronically. Eligible users are those with Android devices in the U.S. since November 12, 2017, with California Csupo class members excluded. For questions, contact the settlement administrator at 1-844-655-4255.

via NBC 5 Chicago|

#android #class-action #data-privacy

technology2 days ago•4 min saved

Android users could claim up to $100 from Google data-usage settlement

A class-action alleges Google transmitted Android users’ data over cellular connections even when not in use. The $135 million settlement could pay up to $100 per eligible member (roughly 100 million class members). If you used cellular data on an Android phone from November 12, 2017 through final court approval, you may qualify. File claims at federalcellularclassaction.com using your notice ID and confirmation code; if you didn’t receive notice, email [email protected]. The final approval hearing is June 23, 2026.

via ZDNET|

#android #class-action #data-privacy

apps-and-software2 days ago•58 min saved

Google Photos adds video playback speed controls on Android

Google Photos on Android now lets you speed up or slow down videos (0.5x to 2x) inside the app; the feature is rolling out gradually and isn’t yet available on iOS, addressing a long-standing gap in the gallery app.

via Android Central|

#android #app-updates #apps-and-software

technology11 days ago•73 min saved

Samsung extends AirDrop-style file sharing to more Galaxy devices, but bugs persist

Samsung has expanded AirDrop-style file sharing to more Galaxy devices via Quick Share, enabling cross‑platform transfers with iOS. However, the rollout appears buggy and uneven, with some users seeing the option but reporting it doesn’t work, suggesting Samsung is still ironing out the feature.

via techradar.com|

#airdrop #android #cross-platform

apps-and-software12 days ago•56 min saved

Floating Cursor Makes Giant Android Screens One-Hand Friendly

Android Central reviews Quick Cursor, an app that overlays a floating cursor and a tracker on your display to turn large smartphones into one-hand-friendly devices. You activate it by swiping from the screen’s bottom half; the tracker acts as a mini touchpad for tapping and swiping UI elements in the top half. Setup requires granting accessibility access. The app is freemium—the base features are free, with paid options for advanced gestures and customization. It's presented as a convenient alternative to shrinking your grip on bigger phones.

via Android Central|

#accessibility #android #apps-and-software

technology16 days ago•6 min saved

Google accelerates Q Day to 2029, urging a rapid shift to post-quantum crypto

Google slashes its Q Day readiness deadline to 2029 and urges the industry to adopt post-quantum cryptography to replace RSA and elliptic-curve schemes. The company also reveals Android 17 beta will add PQC support via ML-DSA in verified boot, the Keystore, and upcoming Play Store signing, signaling a broader PQC rollout across devices; experts view the timeline as a significant acceleration with ongoing questions about motivation.

via Ars Technica|

#android #cryptography #post-quantum-cryptography

technology16 days ago•3 min saved

Android Claims Web-Browsing Speed Crown with New Benchmarks

Google says Android now leads mobile web performance, citing higher Speedometer scores and up to 47% faster LoadLine results versus non-Android platforms, with real-world gains of about 4–9% in page loads and interactions. The improvement is attributed to deep hardware-OS-Chrome integration and collaboration with SoC makers and OEMs to optimize Chrome and kernel scheduling.

via MacRumors|

#android #chrome #google

technology16 days ago•4 min saved

Titan 2 Elite Kickstarter Brings Back a BlackBerry‑Style Keyboard to Android

Unihertz's Titan 2 Elite, a BlackBerry‑style Android phone with a full backlit QWERTY keyboard, launched on Kickstarter and already surpassed its goal with over $2.1M from thousands of backers for both standard and Pro versions. It features a 4.03-inch AMOLED display, dual 50MP rear and 32MP front cameras, 12GB RAM, up to 512GB storage (expandable to 2TB via microSD), dual SIM/eSIM, 5G, and Android 16 with five years of updates. Early bird pricing starts at $396 (standard) or $486 (Pro), with estimated ship dates of June 2026 (standard) and October 2026 (Pro) after certifications from Google, FCC, and EU/UK/Japan authorities.

via CNET|

#android #kickstarter #qwerty-keyboard

technology17 days ago•3 min saved

Samsung's A57 goes thinner and pricier, A37 keeps pace in the midrange

Samsung unveils the Galaxy A57 and A37 midrange phones with IP68 water resistance, upgraded AI features, and six years of OS/security updates; the A57 is thinner, lighter, and has a slimmer bezel with a faster Exynos 1680 at $549.99, while the A37 retains a thicker body but adds a 50MP main cam and a brighter display for $449.99. Both include 5,000mAh batteries, 45W charging, and launch in April in the US and UK.

via The Verge|

#android #galaxy-a37 #galaxy-a57

tech17 days ago•49 min saved

Android Automotive grows into the car’s brain with software-defined vehicle ambitions

Google unveiled a new open version of Android Automotive that expands beyond the car’s infotainment system to control non-safety internal components, aiming to reduce fragmentation by becoming the standard software layer for software-defined vehicles. The update promises a more cohesive in-car experience, faster over-the-air updates, smarter voice assistants, and proactive maintenance alerts, with automakers gaining a common foundational codebase for features like climate control, cabin management, digital keys, and personalized driver profiles. Renault Group and Qualcomm are already involved, and Google faces competition from Apple’s CarPlay Ultra.

via The Verge|

#android #automotive #cars

technology17 days ago•9 min saved

I Tested Every Flagship, Then Bought the iPhone 17

Over the winter I tested a string of Android flagships—the Razr Ultra, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Unihertz Titan 2, Fairphone Gen 6, and Pixel 10 Pro—finding Android’s OS and automation generally superior, but the App Store and app availability still pull me back to iOS; after another complicated eSIM switch, I bought an iPhone 17, concluding phones are 'app machines' and that the iPhone best serves my needs, despite nagging iOS quirks and robocalls.

via The Verge|

#android #apps #esim

technology18 days ago•4 min saved

Aluminium OS could fuse Android at its core, challenging Apple’s tablet-laptop split

Apple’s MacBook Neo proves hardware can run macOS on iPhone-grade silicon, but Apple keeps iPad and Mac separate. Google’s Aluminium OS takes ChromeOS and bases it on the Android kernel to create a true cross-device experience where tablet and desktop are the same at core, potentially upending Apple’s split ecosystem and redefining what a laptop can be.

via Chrome Unboxed|

#aluminium-os #android #apple

tech19 days ago•37 min saved

Galaxy S26 adds native AirDrop-style sharing with Quick Share

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 will add native AirDrop-style sharing via Quick Share, rolling out first in Korea with broader availability to follow; to use it, enable 'Share with Apple devices' in Quick Share and ensure both devices have 'Everyone' sharing, making Samsung the second Android maker after Google to support AirDrop interoperability.

via The Verge|

#airdrop #android #apple