Behind the scenes, Android 16 QPR2 beta 2 improves how the system manages memory. A new “Generational Garbage Collector” ...

The first SMS was sent in 1992, when an engineer of an IT service company based in the U.K. sent it to his colleague to wish him a Merry Christmas. One year later, Finnish company Nokia released the ...

If you're using one of the most common apps to manage text chats on an Android phone, you'll see a small blue dot appear next to certain conversations. In other cases, a different symbol, such as a ...

Spotted blue text bubbles on an Android phone recently? No, it's not a trick. Instead it's a relatively new feature, and here's what it's all about.

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 achieves Platform Stability adds SMS OTP protection, custom icon shapes, while taking down sideloading ...

Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, confirming that the API surface is now locked and app-facing behaviors are finalized. Developers can now safely adapt their apps to the latest features ...

Zscaler ThreatLabs found 77 malicious apps in the Play Store They were downloaded more than 19 million times, carrying different malware The most prevalent variant was Joker Security researchers have ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 finally lets you force dark mode in all your apps with the new ‘Extended’ dark mode toggle. When enabled, this automatically inverts the light areas in the app interface. Google ...

As Spotify explains, users will be able to use the direct messaging function to share music, podcast and audiobook recommendations without having to leave the app. According to the provider, the ...

Google compares the move to an ID check at the airport, and says it's aimed at tackling harmful apps. It launches next year, but you can request early access now. Our team tests, rates, and reviews ...

I’ve been on a mission to de-Google my life as much as possible in an attempt to control how much information a single company has about me. While there are some essential Google services I will never ...