Android: News
15 Feb 2018
Nokia MobilesNokia 1, Nokia 7 plus leak ahead of MWC launch
The latest offerings by the HMD Global owned Nokia, namely the Nokia 1 and Nokia 7+ (or Plus), have been leaked just days ahead of their launch at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The event starts on February 26.
14 Feb 2018
Malware60 million Android users hit by cryptocurrency miner malware
A malvertising campaign is targeting Android users and forcing their smartphones to mine Monero or XMR cryptocurrencies for as long as it can keep them active on shady websites.
08 Feb 2018
NetflixGoogle developing Netflix-like service for video games
According to media reports, Google is developing a subscription-based video game streaming service that will allow users to play video games online without the need for a dedicated gaming console.
07 Feb 2018
GoogleAndroid Nougat becomes Google's most popular Operating System
According to Google's latest analysis of the Android market share for the month of February 2018, the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system (OS) has officially become the most used Android OS.
07 Feb 2018
WhatsAppWhatsApp will let you add 3 people in group video-calls
WhatsApp is all set to allow users to add up to three people in a video call.
04 Feb 2018
MalwareDangerous Android apps you need to uninstall right now
Stepping up its efforts to make Play Store a safe app store, Google took down over 700,000 dangerous apps last year.
01 Feb 2018
MediaTekJio partners with MediaTek to develop affordable Android-Go smartphone
Taiwanese chipset manufacturer MediaTek has revealed it has partnered with Reliance Jio and Google to bring an entry-level Android Go (Oreo) smartphone.
31 Jan 2018
MalwareGoogle removed 700,000 apps, kicked-out 100,000 developers
Stepping up its fight against bad apps and malicious developers, Google has removed over 700,000 Android apps from Play Store and also took down as many as 100,000 developers last year.
30 Jan 2018
Nokia MobilesIconic Nokia 3310 "4G variant" with Android-OS, Wi-Fi hotspot launched
HMD Global has "quietly" launched an all-new 4G variant of the classic Nokia 3310 in China.
25 Jan 2018
IndiaRunning short of memory on cellphones: Here's a fix
One in every three smartphones runs "out-of-space" every day in India, said Wall Street Journal.
21 Jan 2018
GoogleChinese hacker wins $112,500 from Google
This week, Google announced that it had awarded a sum of $112,500 to Guang Gong, a Chinese researcher who works for Chinese internet security giant Qihoo 360, for discovering a security issue which affected Pixel phones.
19 Jan 2018
WhatsAppWhatsApp Business app launched for connecting users to businesses
WhatsApp has officially launched its new WhatsApp Business app on Android.
17 Jan 2018
WhatsAppKaspersky identifies advanced virus that can 'steal' WhatsApp messages
Anti-virus software maker Kaspersky Lab has identified what it claims to be the most powerful malware ever seen.
15 Jan 2018
GoogleGoogle Duo lets users call Android phones without the app
Google Duo, the tech giant's not-too-old stand-alone video calling app, is letting some users make video calls to devices that do not have the app installed.
13 Jan 2018
MalwareGoogle deletes 60 kids apps, after they showed pornographic content
Google had to delete roughly 60 apps from its Play store after Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point discovered a type of malware dubbed "AdultSwine" which could display pornographic content and other malicious pop-ups on an Android user's smartphone screen.
13 Jan 2018
IndiaThese 12 banking apps are at risk
Last week, Quick Heal detected an Android Trojan stealing banking credentials from customers, following which several banks have issued advisories and warnings to customers about the risks.
07 Jan 2018
PaytmA week into 2018, and four cyber-attacks have already happened
It's been a week into 2018, and already the internet is flooded with reports of major cybersecurity breaches.
05 Jan 2018
IndiaThis Android malware has affected almost all Indian banking apps!
In India, banking apps are increasingly being used for carrying out Internet-enabled transactions conveniently. Almost every bank has a mobile app. But it looks like net banking isn't really safe in an era of increasing cybercrime.
02 Jan 2018
IndiaXiaomi starts rolling out Android Oreo update for Mi A1
When Xiaomi launched its first ever Android One device, the Mi A1, with Android Nougat in September, it promised an update to Android Oreo before 2017 end. Fulfilling its promise, the Chinese device maker started rolling out Oreo to the Android One device in India.
31 Dec 2017
Nokia MobilesWhich Android phone should you buy in 2018?
If you're looking to buy a smartphone, you'll have to make a choice between an iPhone or Android devices.
27 Dec 2017
SmartphonesConvert your phone into a spy tool with Snowden's app
Edward Snowden needs no introduction. The National Security Agency whistleblower exposed classified information about the US Government's surveillance programs and monitoring activity in 2013.
05 Dec 2017
IndiaGoogle is releasing Android Oreo (Go edition) for entry-level smartphones
Keeping the promise it made at Google I/O this year, Google is launching "Android Oreo (Go edition)" for manufacturers and developers (not yet for users) of entry-level devices with low-memory and storage.
05 Dec 2017
IndiaAndroid Go, Assistant on JioPhone and more: Google's new features
Google hosted its third annual 'Google for India' event in Delhi today and announced a slew of exciting offerings.
03 Dec 2017
IndiaWhatsApp Admins can now mute members of the group
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is soon going to roll out yet another new feature, and it is something WhatsApp Group Admins are going to love.
30 Nov 2017
IndiaYou can save mobile data using this app from Google!
Google has launched a new Android app that helps users understand, monitor, and save mobile data usage.
23 Nov 2017
India"Affordable" Nokia 2 launched at Rs. 6,999 in India
HMD Global has finally revealed the India price of Nokia 2, which would be available for Rs. 6,999.
22 Nov 2017
Xiaomi"Bezel-less" Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 images leaked ahead of launch!
Chinese device maker Xiaomi is yet to reveal anything about the much-anticipated mid-range Redmi Note 5 officially, but rumors and leaks about it have been pouring in almost every day.
22 Nov 2017
GoogleAndroid devices covertly send location data to Google
An investigation by Quartz has revealed that Google receives cell tower location data from Android devices even when a device's location service is disabled.
16 Nov 2017
iOSYou can still read 'deleted' WhatsApp messages! Here's the hack
WhatsApp recently rolled out the "Delete for Everyone" feature, allowing users to recall sent messages in individual or group chats within seven minutes.
10 Nov 2017
Samsung#Nostalgia: Samsung's smart flip phone leaked ahead of 2018 launch!
In this bezel-less smartphone era, where every major device maker is busy making phones with minimal or no bezels, Samsung is trying to bring the good old "flip phone" days back.
03 Nov 2017
South KoreaSamsung rolls out Android Oreo beta to Galaxy S8, S8+
Samsung has finally launched Samsung Experience 9.0 beta, built on the latest Android 8 Oreo OS, for Galaxy S8 and S8+ users.
31 Oct 2017
RedditBeware! Android phones help Google track your every move
Android phones can reveal all of a user's physical activities in the real-world with Google and other third-party apps installed on the device, says a report.
30 Oct 2017
IndiaNokia's new budget-phone spotted; specs leaked ahead of launch
After launching some high-end Nokia smartphones, HMD Global is all set to unveil Nokia 2, a budget device.
25 Oct 2017
iOSGoogle launches third-party add-ons for Gmail on web, Android
Google has finally launched third-party add-ons for Gmail, making its email service more engaging, especially for enterprise users.
21 Oct 2017
IndiaGoogle reveals nature of software updates for Pixel 2 devices
At the launch of its Pixel 2 series of devices on 4th October, Google announced that it would provide software updates for Pixel 2 devices for the next three years till 2020.
20 Oct 2017
GoogleGoogle offers $1,000 reward for finding bugs in Android apps
In a bid to have bug-free apps on Play Store, Google is partnering with bug bounty platform HackerOne to launch "Google Play Security Reward Program".
19 Oct 2017
Nokia MobilesAll about the new Nokia 7!
The Nokia 7, the second smartphone after Nokia 8 to feature a "bothie" camera, is coming to China on October 24.
13 Oct 2017
GoogleGoogle integrates direct video calling on Android devices
Google is "simplifying" video calling on Android mobiles, making it an "integrated part" of the devices so that users can directly start video calls from Phone, Contacts, and Messages apps.
13 Oct 2017
IndiaMi Mix 2, OnePlus5, Nokia8: Which one should you buy?
Xiaomi finally launched the much-anticipated Mi Mix 2 bezel-less smartphone in India to take on other premium devices in the market.
10 Oct 2017
IndiaMi Mix 2: Xiaomi's bezel-less phone launched at Rs. 35,999
Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has finally launched its first ever bezel-less smartphone, Mi Mix 2, in India at a price of Rs. 35,999.