Category: Android
Phone maker Essential reveals tall, thin smartphone
Phone maker Essential has revealed early images of what appears to be a new type of smartphone – a tall, narrow device that looks similar to a remote control. The company, created by Android co-founder Andy Rubin, released its first phone in 2017 but has been largely quiet since. Mr Rubin tweeted a short video…
IFA2019: Huawei unveils updated P30 Pro smartphone with Android 10
The new P30 Pro will vary externally from existing range Huawei has announced an updated version of its flagship P30 Pro smartphone at IFA 2019 amid ongoing questions over its use of Google’s apps and services in the future. In what appeared to be an attempt to release a new Android-powered…
Android 10 roll-out begins with Pixel smartphones
Google has started rolling out the latest version of the Android operating system, starting with its own line of Pixel smartphones. The tech giant’s Android 10 software features a dark mode as well as additional controls for privacy and location. Android is used by many manufacturers, making updates notoriously slower to arrive to everyone compared…
Google ditches dessert names with Android 10 release
Google has confirmed the next version of its Android operating system will be called Android 10, ending a long-standing tradition of naming the releases after desserts or “tasty treats”. The technology firm said it had ended the naming sequence after receiving feedback that not everyone understood the names used. The next release of Android –…
Spotify removes widget feature from Android
Spotify does not appear to be singing to the tune of some music lovers with the removal of its Android widget. The mini-player sat on the home screen of Android smartphones with quick play and skip buttons, as a convenient alternative to opening the full music app. Some users are calling for the Swedish firm…
Huawei says new devices will receive Android Q update
Huawei claims many of its newest devices will be able to receive the next version of the Android operating system, despite a US trade ban restricting access to products. In a message posted online, the Chinese company said its “most popular current devices” would be able to access Android Q when it is released to…
Google confirms leak is new Pixel 4 smartphone
Google has taken the surprise step of confirming that leaked images of its next Pixel smartphone do in fact show the new device. The technology giant posted an image to Twitter alongside a message confirming that several previous leaks were genuine after similar images circulated on social media earlier this week. Concept images claiming to…
Google stops Huawei from using apps like Gmail, Maps on phones
Google has blocked Huawei from using its apps on phones. The Chinese company is one of a number of phone manufacturers who use Google's Android operating system on its phones and tablets. The Verge has reported that Google has cut off Huawei’s licence – meaning it will no longer be able to use apps like…
Google to introduce stricter checks on Android apps – at last
Google has said it will carry out “more thorough” checks on app developers before approving items to appear in its app store. The technology giant, which runs the Android mobile operating system used by a number of smartphone makers, said developers which they had no previous record of would now be reviewed more stringently. Android…
Automotive alliance partners with Google for in-car Android
Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi sign global multi-year agreement with Google to equip vehicles with intelligent infotainment systems The Alliance will utilize Android, world’s most popular operating system, to offer customers a new array of services including Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Google Play Store These services will be combined with Alliance Intelligent Cloud based…