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Google Chrome Updated With Support for Approximate Location Sharing on Android
Google Chrome is rolling out approximate location sharing on Android, allowing users to share a general area instead of precise GPS coordinates with websites. The feature aims to improve privacy while keeping location-based services functional. Users can still enable precise location sharing for navigation, deliveries, and nearby searches. Google a...
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How to Bypass Android's 24-Hour Delay and Install Third-Party Apps on Your Phone
Google has revamped the security policies on Android, with regard to apps that are downloaded through sources other than the Google Play Store. Among the major changes to ensure security is the implementation of a 24-hour waiting period to sideload apps from developers who are not verified. The company claims this measure aims to curb scams and mal...
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Google Play Announces New Android Policies With Expanded Billing Options, Eases Access to Third-Party App Stores
Google on Wednesday announced a series of changes to the Android ecosystem aimed at giving developers greater flexibility in how they distribute apps and handle payments. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, it introduces expanded billing choices on the Google Play Store, new programmes to support developers, and an initiative to make third-p...
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Google Blocked 266 Million Risky App Installs, Prevented 1.75 Million Policy-Violating Apps in 2025
Google on Thursday detailed its new enforcement measures to keep the Android ecosystem secure in 2025. In its annual security update, the Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted how it strengthened protections across Google Play, while blocking millions of harmful apps that could’ve spread malware, financial fraud, hidden subscriptions, and pr...
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Google's 'Min Mode' for Always-on Display Mode Spotted in Development on Android 17: Report
Google is reportedly to be working to modify the AOD feature in Android 17. The company could release a new"Min Mode" which could allow third-party apps to display their own persistent, minimalist interfaces directly on the AOD. Google Maps is expected to use this feature first. The 'Min Mode' may allow display of the full-screen application interf...
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Google API’s New Feature Allows Developers to Force App Downloads Through Play Store
Android has rolled out an API for developers which allows them to have more control over how their apps are downloaded, according to a report. The API – dubbed “Play Integrity” – is said to carry a new functionality that forces users to only download the app through the Google Play Store, effectively blocking sideloading.
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WhatsApp Developing Phone Contact Sync Toggle for Linked Devices: Report
WhatsApp for Android may be testing a new privacy-related feature for the management of synced contacts, according to claims by a feature tracker. It aims to add functionality to the multi-account feature which lets users use two WhatsApp accounts on the same device without using parallel apps. With this change, users may be given the choice of how...
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WhatsApp Begins Testing 'Favourites' Chat Filter on Latest Beta Version: How it Works
WhatsApp for Android is reportedly working on a new feature that will let users add and filter their favourite chats for easier access. This feature is under development and as per the report, it is rolling out to testers who have registered through the Google Play Beta Program. Once it rolls out in beta, these users will be able to see and test ou...
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Google Play Store Will Soon Showcase a New Space for Apps to Show Content-Led Experiences: Report
Google is reportedly working on a new feature that will help developers showcase their apps and their capabilities in a new space. The tech giant is said to have shared its plans with third-party app developers at the Google I/O 2024 event during a session. This new feature will create a new surface where users will be able to see content from apps...
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Google Shares Developments for On-Device Generative AI Features in Android Devices
Google I/O 2024 shed light on the new artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives taken by the company and how it plans to integrate them within its Android platform. During sessions hosted for developers, the tech giant delved deeper into on-device AI developments that app makers will soon be able to tap into. It currently offers both server-based AI...
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OnePlus Open First Impressions: It’s Finally Here!
After numerous delays, OnePlus’s first foldable is finally ready. OnePlus seems to have put in plenty of hard work into its Open foldable, but it’s easy to tell how some of its shine is almost wearing off because of the general pace of developments when it comes to premium Android flagships.
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ChatGPT for Android Set to Release Next Week, Pre-Order Option Available on Google Play Store: How to Download
ChatGPT app is coming to Android users next week. OpenAI, the company behind the latest text content generative AI platform ChatGPT, confirmed the development over the weekend. The app will provide instant answers, tailored advice, creative inspiration, professional input, and learning opportunities to its users.
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From Silly Wars to Battle Stars, and Beyond: How SuperGaming Tapped Streaming to Popularise Its Multiplayer Shooter
India-based games developer SuperGaming has employed a unique strategy to improve visibility and popularity of its 4v4 shooter Battle Stars. The company is working with games streamer Techno Gamerz, and has introduced a playable character based on the YouTuber.
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WhatsApp Username Selection Feature Spotted in Development on Latest Android Beta: Details
WhatsApp is working on the ability to set a username for a profile, in what could be the most notable feature addition to the messaging platform in several years. These usernames are expected to be unique, according to a preview image shared of the feature that is still in development.
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How Raji: An Ancient Epic Was Ported to Mobile: In Conversation With Nodding Heads Games
Gadgets360 spoke to Nodding Heads Games, developer of Raji: an Ancient Epic, which was recently released on Android and iOS devices via Netflix Games. All versions of the game were built on Unreal Engine 4, and the team took the Nintendo Switch version and optimised it for mobile. This involved reworking the geometry detail to reduce GPU load and r...
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Google Chrome Updated With Support for Approximate Location Sharing on Android
Google Chrome is rolling out approximate location sharing on Android, allowing users to share a general area instead of precise GPS coordinates with websites. The feature aims to improve privacy while keeping location-based services functional. Users can still enable precise location sharing for navigation, deliveries, and nearby searches. Google a...
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How to Bypass Android's 24-Hour Delay and Install Third-Party Apps on Your Phone
Google has revamped the security policies on Android, with regard to apps that are downloaded through sources other than the Google Play Store. Among the major changes to ensure security is the implementation of a 24-hour waiting period to sideload apps from developers who are not verified. The company claims this measure aims to curb scams and mal...
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Google Play Announces New Android Policies With Expanded Billing Options, Eases Access to Third-Party App Stores
Google on Wednesday announced a series of changes to the Android ecosystem aimed at giving developers greater flexibility in how they distribute apps and handle payments. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, it introduces expanded billing choices on the Google Play Store, new programmes to support developers, and an initiative to make third-p...
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Google Blocked 266 Million Risky App Installs, Prevented 1.75 Million Policy-Violating Apps in 2025
Google on Thursday detailed its new enforcement measures to keep the Android ecosystem secure in 2025. In its annual security update, the Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted how it strengthened protections across Google Play, while blocking millions of harmful apps that could’ve spread malware, financial fraud, hidden subscriptions, and pr...
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Google's 'Min Mode' for Always-on Display Mode Spotted in Development on Android 17: Report
Google is reportedly to be working to modify the AOD feature in Android 17. The company could release a new"Min Mode" which could allow third-party apps to display their own persistent, minimalist interfaces directly on the AOD. Google Maps is expected to use this feature first. The 'Min Mode' may allow display of the full-screen application interf...
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Google API’s New Feature Allows Developers to Force App Downloads Through Play Store
Android has rolled out an API for developers which allows them to have more control over how their apps are downloaded, according to a report. The API – dubbed “Play Integrity” – is said to carry a new functionality that forces users to only download the app through the Google Play Store, effectively blocking sideloading.
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WhatsApp Developing Phone Contact Sync Toggle for Linked Devices: Report
WhatsApp for Android may be testing a new privacy-related feature for the management of synced contacts, according to claims by a feature tracker. It aims to add functionality to the multi-account feature which lets users use two WhatsApp accounts on the same device without using parallel apps. With this change, users may be given the choice of how...
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WhatsApp Begins Testing 'Favourites' Chat Filter on Latest Beta Version: How it Works
WhatsApp for Android is reportedly working on a new feature that will let users add and filter their favourite chats for easier access. This feature is under development and as per the report, it is rolling out to testers who have registered through the Google Play Beta Program. Once it rolls out in beta, these users will be able to see and test ou...
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Google Play Store Will Soon Showcase a New Space for Apps to Show Content-Led Experiences: Report
Google is reportedly working on a new feature that will help developers showcase their apps and their capabilities in a new space. The tech giant is said to have shared its plans with third-party app developers at the Google I/O 2024 event during a session. This new feature will create a new surface where users will be able to see content from apps...
-
Google Shares Developments for On-Device Generative AI Features in Android Devices
Google I/O 2024 shed light on the new artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives taken by the company and how it plans to integrate them within its Android platform. During sessions hosted for developers, the tech giant delved deeper into on-device AI developments that app makers will soon be able to tap into. It currently offers both server-based AI...
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OnePlus Open First Impressions: It’s Finally Here!
After numerous delays, OnePlus’s first foldable is finally ready. OnePlus seems to have put in plenty of hard work into its Open foldable, but it’s easy to tell how some of its shine is almost wearing off because of the general pace of developments when it comes to premium Android flagships.
-
ChatGPT for Android Set to Release Next Week, Pre-Order Option Available on Google Play Store: How to Download
ChatGPT app is coming to Android users next week. OpenAI, the company behind the latest text content generative AI platform ChatGPT, confirmed the development over the weekend. The app will provide instant answers, tailored advice, creative inspiration, professional input, and learning opportunities to its users.
-
From Silly Wars to Battle Stars, and Beyond: How SuperGaming Tapped Streaming to Popularise Its Multiplayer Shooter
India-based games developer SuperGaming has employed a unique strategy to improve visibility and popularity of its 4v4 shooter Battle Stars. The company is working with games streamer Techno Gamerz, and has introduced a playable character based on the YouTuber.
-
WhatsApp Username Selection Feature Spotted in Development on Latest Android Beta: Details
WhatsApp is working on the ability to set a username for a profile, in what could be the most notable feature addition to the messaging platform in several years. These usernames are expected to be unique, according to a preview image shared of the feature that is still in development.
-
How Raji: An Ancient Epic Was Ported to Mobile: In Conversation With Nodding Heads Games
Gadgets360 spoke to Nodding Heads Games, developer of Raji: an Ancient Epic, which was recently released on Android and iOS devices via Netflix Games. All versions of the game were built on Unreal Engine 4, and the team took the Nintendo Switch version and optimised it for mobile. This involved reworking the geometry detail to reduce GPU load and r...
