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Google’s Motion Assist Expands to More Android Phones: How to Enable the Motion Sickness Feature
Google’s Motion Assist feature is now expanding to additional Android smartphones. The feature displays bubbles around the edges of the screen that respond to the movement of a vehicle. It is designed to reduce motion sickness. The feature helps bridge the gap between what your eyes see and the movement of your ride. Set it to turn on automatical...
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Google Makes It Easier to Switch Password Managers on Android: How to Transfer Passwords and Passkeys
Google has rolled out a new Android transfer system that lets compatible password managers exchange passwords and passkeys directly. The feature removes the need to export passwords as unencrypted text files and provides a way to move passkeys when changing services. Android detects supported password managers on the device and guides users through...
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Apple, Google Could Be Forced to Block Explicit Images on Children’s Smartphones Under New UK Law
The UK government is moving towards legislation that could require Apple and Google to introduce stronger controls for children using smartphones and tablets. The proposed rules would address the creation, viewing and sharing of nude images, with the government considering protections that work across operating systems and individual apps. The move...
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Android 17 Pause Point May Be Limited to Pixel 11 Series, Google Says
Google's Pause Point feature adds a short interruption before users open apps they have marked as distracting. The Android 17 tool starts a 10-second countdown and requires users to opt in. While Google's Android video describes it as available on select Android 17 devices, its support page currently lists the Pixel 11 series. The company has not c...
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Android Auto Connection Problem Resolved With the Latest Update, Google Says
Google has started rolling out a new Android Auto update to fix various issues previously reported by users, the Android Auto community specialist Venkatesh announced while replying to user complaints on the support page. The latest firmware version resolves a major issue that caused Android Auto to keep disconnecting from the user’s phone. In so...
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Google Photos Could Soon Add a Map View to Ask Photos Search Results, Feature Spotted in APK Teardown
Google Photos is reportedly testing a map-based interface for Ask Photos that could organise search results by location. The feature was spotted in an unreleased app version and may show groups of photos as numbered clusters across a map. Users could zoom into areas and open individual clusters to see related images. Google already provides a separ...
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How to Improve Battery Life of an Android Phone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Android phone battery life can be extended by simply tweaking a few settings and following the best charging practices. You should enable adaptive brightness from your phone’s control centre or Settings menu, allowing your Android handset’s ambient light sensor to adjust based on the environment. This allows your device to only utilise the powe...
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Android 17 Makes Switching From iPhone Easier With Expanded Data Transfer Support
Google has introduced an upgraded migration system in Android 17 that makes switching from an iPhone to an Android phone easier. The new built-in tool supports wireless transfer of additional data, including Google Account details, saved passwords, Wi-Fi credentials and eSIM information, alongside existing content such as photos, contacts and messa...
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Google Reportedly Begins Rolling Out Android Backup Storage Policy Update
Google has detailed how its upcoming Android backup storage policy will work after notifying users by email. The change will make device backups consume Google Account storage and pause automatic backups if available space runs out. Users will also gain more control over backup content on Android 9 and newer devices, while the Google One storage ma...
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Android 17 Introduces New Lock Screen Changes That Severely Limit PIN Guessing Attempts
Google is introducing stronger lock screen protections in Android 17 to make PIN and password guessing attacks more difficult. The update significantly reduces the number of failed unlock attempts allowed before longer lockout periods, imposes a hard limit of 20 incorrect entries, and adds duplicate-guess detection. Android 17 also replaces countdo...
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Android 17 Offers Upgraded Android Switch Tool With Support for Transferring iMessages, Passkeys, Passwords and Alarms
Android 17 introduces a new version of Android Switch that enables faster and “more comprehensive” migration to Android from other platforms, including Apple’s iOS, Google’s Product Lead for Android Onboarding and Settings, Paul Dunlop, announced on Wednesday. Now, users will no longer have to download a standalone app, like Switch to Andro...
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Google Extends Android's Parental Controls Beyond Pixel Phones With Android 17
Google has announced that Android Parental Controls will expand to all devices running Android 17. The update brings parental supervision tools and Google Family Link features into a dedicated section of Android Settings. Parents can set screen time limits, create downtime schedules, restrict app downloads, and manage app access. Google is also inc...
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Android 17 Starts Rolling Out to Compatible Google Pixel Devices With Bubbles, Screen Reactions and New AI Features
Android 17 is now rolling out to eligible Google Pixel devices, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced on Tuesday. Users with Google Pixel 6 and new smartphones, Google Pixel Fold, and Google Pixel Tablet can now install the stable version of the latest Android 17 update. The update brings various new features to offer an improved multitaskin...
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Google Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 Update Rolls Out to Pixel Devices With Fixes for Major Bugs, Issues
Google has started rolling out the Android 17 Quarterly Platform Release (QPR1) Beta 4 version to Google Pixel 6 and newer phones and Pixel Tablet, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced on June 10. The new firmware version brings various bug fixes. Google has highlighted seven “top” bug fixes. The new update resolves an issue where the m...
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Google’s Upcoming Noto 3D Emojis for Android 17 Revealed in New Leak
Noto 3D emojis are confirmed to be available later this year. As we wait for the formal rollout, a leak has offered a preview of the emojis coming to Android 17. The leak shows refreshed smiley faces, crying faces, animals, food emojis, fruits and drinks, among others. They retain the familiar look of existing emojis, but the new design appears to ...
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Google’s Motion Assist Expands to More Android Phones: How to Enable the Motion Sickness Feature
Google’s Motion Assist feature is now expanding to additional Android smartphones. The feature displays bubbles around the edges of the screen that respond to the movement of a vehicle. It is designed to reduce motion sickness. The feature helps bridge the gap between what your eyes see and the movement of your ride. Set it to turn on automatical...
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Google Makes It Easier to Switch Password Managers on Android: How to Transfer Passwords and Passkeys
Google has rolled out a new Android transfer system that lets compatible password managers exchange passwords and passkeys directly. The feature removes the need to export passwords as unencrypted text files and provides a way to move passkeys when changing services. Android detects supported password managers on the device and guides users through...
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Apple, Google Could Be Forced to Block Explicit Images on Children’s Smartphones Under New UK Law
The UK government is moving towards legislation that could require Apple and Google to introduce stronger controls for children using smartphones and tablets. The proposed rules would address the creation, viewing and sharing of nude images, with the government considering protections that work across operating systems and individual apps. The move...
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Android 17 Pause Point May Be Limited to Pixel 11 Series, Google Says
Google's Pause Point feature adds a short interruption before users open apps they have marked as distracting. The Android 17 tool starts a 10-second countdown and requires users to opt in. While Google's Android video describes it as available on select Android 17 devices, its support page currently lists the Pixel 11 series. The company has not c...
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Android Auto Connection Problem Resolved With the Latest Update, Google Says
Google has started rolling out a new Android Auto update to fix various issues previously reported by users, the Android Auto community specialist Venkatesh announced while replying to user complaints on the support page. The latest firmware version resolves a major issue that caused Android Auto to keep disconnecting from the user’s phone. In so...
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Google Photos Could Soon Add a Map View to Ask Photos Search Results, Feature Spotted in APK Teardown
Google Photos is reportedly testing a map-based interface for Ask Photos that could organise search results by location. The feature was spotted in an unreleased app version and may show groups of photos as numbered clusters across a map. Users could zoom into areas and open individual clusters to see related images. Google already provides a separ...
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How to Improve Battery Life of an Android Phone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Android phone battery life can be extended by simply tweaking a few settings and following the best charging practices. You should enable adaptive brightness from your phone’s control centre or Settings menu, allowing your Android handset’s ambient light sensor to adjust based on the environment. This allows your device to only utilise the powe...
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Android 17 Makes Switching From iPhone Easier With Expanded Data Transfer Support
Google has introduced an upgraded migration system in Android 17 that makes switching from an iPhone to an Android phone easier. The new built-in tool supports wireless transfer of additional data, including Google Account details, saved passwords, Wi-Fi credentials and eSIM information, alongside existing content such as photos, contacts and messa...
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Google Reportedly Begins Rolling Out Android Backup Storage Policy Update
Google has detailed how its upcoming Android backup storage policy will work after notifying users by email. The change will make device backups consume Google Account storage and pause automatic backups if available space runs out. Users will also gain more control over backup content on Android 9 and newer devices, while the Google One storage ma...
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Android 17 Introduces New Lock Screen Changes That Severely Limit PIN Guessing Attempts
Google is introducing stronger lock screen protections in Android 17 to make PIN and password guessing attacks more difficult. The update significantly reduces the number of failed unlock attempts allowed before longer lockout periods, imposes a hard limit of 20 incorrect entries, and adds duplicate-guess detection. Android 17 also replaces countdo...
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Android 17 Offers Upgraded Android Switch Tool With Support for Transferring iMessages, Passkeys, Passwords and Alarms
Android 17 introduces a new version of Android Switch that enables faster and “more comprehensive” migration to Android from other platforms, including Apple’s iOS, Google’s Product Lead for Android Onboarding and Settings, Paul Dunlop, announced on Wednesday. Now, users will no longer have to download a standalone app, like Switch to Andro...
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Google Extends Android's Parental Controls Beyond Pixel Phones With Android 17
Google has announced that Android Parental Controls will expand to all devices running Android 17. The update brings parental supervision tools and Google Family Link features into a dedicated section of Android Settings. Parents can set screen time limits, create downtime schedules, restrict app downloads, and manage app access. Google is also inc...
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Android 17 Starts Rolling Out to Compatible Google Pixel Devices With Bubbles, Screen Reactions and New AI Features
Android 17 is now rolling out to eligible Google Pixel devices, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced on Tuesday. Users with Google Pixel 6 and new smartphones, Google Pixel Fold, and Google Pixel Tablet can now install the stable version of the latest Android 17 update. The update brings various new features to offer an improved multitaskin...
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Google Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 Update Rolls Out to Pixel Devices With Fixes for Major Bugs, Issues
Google has started rolling out the Android 17 Quarterly Platform Release (QPR1) Beta 4 version to Google Pixel 6 and newer phones and Pixel Tablet, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced on June 10. The new firmware version brings various bug fixes. Google has highlighted seven “top” bug fixes. The new update resolves an issue where the m...
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Google’s Upcoming Noto 3D Emojis for Android 17 Revealed in New Leak
Noto 3D emojis are confirmed to be available later this year. As we wait for the formal rollout, a leak has offered a preview of the emojis coming to Android 17. The leak shows refreshed smiley faces, crying faces, animals, food emojis, fruits and drinks, among others. They retain the familiar look of existing emojis, but the new design appears to ...
