First developer preview of Android 13 offers security updates
Google has released the first developer preview of Android 13. Privacy and security options were improved.
First of all, Google is equipping Android 13 with NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES, a runtime permission allowing connected devices to find and access devices on the same wifi network. The runtime doesn... Read more
Google expected to expand Nearby Share with Self Share
Google is expected to expand its Nearby Share solution with Self Share. According to Chrome Story, Self Share will soon allow users to send files to various devices of their own.
Currently, Google Nearby Share allows users to quickly send various files to nearby Chrome OS and Android devices own... Read more
Google wants to make Android work better with Windows
Google will make it easier to connect Android-based devices to other devices. Notably, the tech giant is targeting Windows PCs.
Google set up the Better Together project for better cooperation with other devices. During CES 2022, the organization presented the first initiatives to stem from the ... Read more
Blackberry OS is shutting down
Blackberry phones will soon be rendered useless as the company phases out their OS for good.
Blackberry was the crème de la crème of smartphones during its initial years. People got so attached to it that it is not surprising to see someone still using a blackberry device. There is bad news, h... Read more
The next Windows 11 update may not appear until summer of 2022
Microsoft says their "focus on quality" means the release will come in the second half of the year, not the first.
The version of Windows 11 currently available to qualifying Windows 10 users and new buyers is not impressive. Importantly, most Windows watchers expected Microsoft to be rolling o... Read more
Android Dev Summit focuses on building apps across devices
The new Android 12L marks a new focus on larger screen devices.
Google's Android Dev Summit 2021 started this week, with a focus on helping developers to build better apps across devices.
The Android team is expanding its collection of development tools by bringing Material You to J... Read more
Lenovo and Esper join forces for secure management of Android devices
Lenovo and Esper announce a collaboration for the large-scale management of Android devices in business environments.
Esper's enterprise cloud-based DevOps infrastructure solutions are to be combined with Lenovo's Android-based smartphones and tablets. According to Esper, its technology enables ... Read more
Android Enterprise’s security was updated to facilitate Android 12
In conjunction with the newly released Android 12, Google has improved Android Enterprise's native security, enticing the management of large numbers of Android 12 devices in enterprise environments and networks.
The updates focus on securing Android devices using a zero trust strategy. Among ot... Read more
Android malware tricks users into subscribing to costly SMS services
"Grifthorse" has already victimized 10 million people worldwide.
Security researchers have found a massive malware operation that has infected more than 10 million Android smartphones across more than 70 countries since at least November 2020 and is making millions of dollars for its operators o... Read more
Google fights a 4.3 billion euro fine in EU court
The EC has accused Google of illegal practices on Android devices to enhance the dominant position of their search engine.
This week saw the kick off of the trial of Google before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). The court battle is about the fine of 4.3 billion euros that the ... Read more