TalkAndroid

Why Android’s New Sideloading Rules Will Leave You Waiting 24 Hours—But There’s a Catch

For years, installing third-party apps on Android has been straightforward for users willing to go outside Google’s Play ...
TalkAndroid

Bluetooth headaches finally over for Pixel users—Google’s breakthrough tool changes everything

Pixel users, rejoice: the days of endlessly fiddling with settings and restarting your phone just to make Bluetooth work ...
Android

Android 17 will Make Using SIM PIN Locks Much More Convenient

Android 17 beta 2, which rolled out last month, included strings for a new automatic SIM lock protection feature. The latest Android Canary build brings this feature, showing it off in action. This ...
Android Authority

Android 17 wants to solve the biggest headache with using SIM PIN locks

SIM PINs help protect you from attackers intercepting 2FA codes. Manually entering the PIN on boot can get annoying, though. With Android 17, Google is building a new system for letting the phone ...
Autoblog

Study: Over Half Of Drivers Say Losing CarPlay Is A “Deal Breaker”

A new study finds that more than half of drivers call losing Apple CarPlay a “deal breaker” when choosing a new car. Like most drivers, one of the first things you do after purchasing a vehicle (or ...
Digital Trends

Chrome on Android now lets you pin tabs and it’s oddly satisfying

Why this is important: For anyone who uses Chrome on Android and routinely switches between many tabs, this feature brings greater order and control. Before the update, if someone opens dozens of tabs ...
Yahoo

This Android malware has your debit card and PIN — and it’s making withdrawals

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Shuterstock Besides ...
Ars Technica

Google confirms Android dev verification will have free and paid tiers, no public list of devs

As we careen toward a future in which Google has final say over what apps you can run, the company has sought to assuage the community’s fears with a blog post and a casual “backstage” video. Google ...
HotHardware

Sneaky New Android Malware Steals PIN Codes And Keystrokes, What To Look Out For

Android users are currently at risk of a scarily advanced malware that reportedly uses Meta's advertising platforms (like Facebook and Instagram) to hunt for users' PINs, messages, and other sensitive ...
Android Authority

I'd pay for a decoy PIN and profile on my Android phone, and I'm not alone

A few days ago, my colleague Calvin shared an interesting fact about GrapheneOS: The custom ROM allows him to set a duress PIN that completely erases the phone when he enters it, including encryption ...
Gizmochina

Your Wear OS smartwatch may soon unlock your Android phone without a PIN

Imagine unlocking your Android phone without tapping in a PIN or scanning your fingerprint—just because your smartwatch is nearby. A new feature spotted in development could make that a reality, ...