Tag: android

Android 16 will soon flag fake cell towers and warn you if someone is spying on your phone

Android 16 will include alerts for fake cell towers and suspicious networks Update detects ‘stingray’ devices which pose as cell towers Feature likely to arrive with devices that launch on Android 16 Not every mobile network is what it seems. If your smartphone unwittingly connects to a fake cell tower,…

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Google Messages is preparing a new trick to get your friends and family to switch to RCS

RCS invites are spotted inside Google Messages They could encourage your contacts to turn RCS on So far the new invites haven’t been made available The RCS (Rich Communication Services) standard intended as a replacement for the older SMS (Short Message Service) is now available in Google Messages for Android…

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I review regular phones for a living, but switching to a foldable has changed the way I use Android

As someone who’s been knee-deep in the Apple ecosystem for the better part of four years, I’m now making up for lost time by discovering all that I’ve missed in the world of Android. Since becoming a freelance writer, I’ve dived headfirst into the Android phone market to test the…

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This Android AirTags rival finally got the one big feature it’s been missing

The Moto tag finally supports ultra-wideband tracking This brings the Android Find Hub tracker on par with Apple’s AirTags No word yet on when other Find Hub trackers will support UWB Google’s Find Hub – previously Find My Device – has been a fairly proficient Android alternative to the always…

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I’m an iOS loyalist – here’s why Android has never tempted me to switch

There’s no doubt about it: Android offers a fantastic ecosystem with some of the best phones and best tablets money can buy. When you opt for products powered by Google’s operating system, you’ll find devices that cover just about every need imaginable, from budget-friendly phones to feature-rich powerhouses. It’s also…

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The latest Android 16 beta includes the Material 3 Expressive redesign and more – here’s what the update brings

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 is out now This includes Android’s big Material 3 Expressive redesign However, these changes won’t roll out with the first version of Android 16 Hot on the heels of Google’s Android Show, the company has now rolled out its new look Android in beta form.…

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