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Killed by Google: Support for Android Instant Apps to Reportedly Be Dropped Later This Year
Google is reportedly shutting down Android’s Instant Apps feature later this year. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is ending support for the feature due to its low usage and adoption among users. These app-like interfaces will reportedly no longer work after December 2025, and the company will also end support for its applic...
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Microsoft Rolls Out Android Smartphone Visibility in Windows 11 File Explorer for Wireless Browsing
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for the Windows 11 File Explorer through its Insider Channels, the company announced on July 25. With its introduction, users will now be able to see their Android smartphones in the File Explorer when it is connected wirelessly via the Link to Windows app.
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Google Makes Passkeys Available in Advanced Protection Program for High-Risk Users
Google announced the support of passkeys for its Advanced Protection Program (APP) on Wednesday. APP is the tech giant’s strongest level of Google Account security aimed at those users who are at a high risk of cyberattacks. With this move, the company will allow users to enrol for the service and access their accounts without the need for a phys...
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WhatsApp Newsletter Feature Reportedly In Development, App May Get New Section
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new newsletter feature on its application. According to a report, a new feature codenamed 'Newsletter' has been spotted on WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.23.5.3 version. The feature will allow users to subscribe, and control newsletters they follow under a separate section on the app. The feature is reportedly desig...
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 Update Rolls Out to Compatible Google Pixel Smartphones: All Details
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 update is rolling out to the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro device users who have registered for the Android Beta for Pixel program. The latest update bears the build number T2B3.230109.002 and includes various bug fixes, performance improvements, and optimis...
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Windows 11 to Get Android 13 Support, Beta Testing Launched: All You Need To Know
Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 is being tested to support Android 13 through a beta version update version number 2211.40000.7.0 that has been made available to members who have already signed up for Windows Subsystem for Android Preview Program. The update was revealed on a GitHub post by Microsoft's software engineer Tim Kurtzm...
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Android Auto Material You Design Now Available in Latest Beta App: Report
Android Auto app is finally receiving the new Material You design in the beta channel, as per a report. The new update reportedly brings in a redesigned UI and some extra features that're found in the Settings menu. The Android Auto beta app version 8.6 is available for those who enrolled in the beta program.
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WhatsApp Testing Tweaked Camera Interface With Dedicated Video Recording For Android
WhatsApp is reportedly testing out a minorly tweaked camera interface that will allow users to switch between photo and video modes through newly introduced icons and dedicated interfaces for each of the recording modes. Users will no longer need to hold on to the shutter button in order to continue recording videos. They will also be able to switc...
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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Note 9 Pro, Poco M2 Pro Getting Android 12-Based MIUI 13 Update in India: Reports
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Poco M2 Pro are reportedly getting the Android 12-based MIUI 13 update in India. It is currently only limited to members of the Mi Pilot Tester Program.
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WhatsApp Message Timer Feature for Existing Chats in Testing on Android: Report
WhatsApp is working on the default message timer feature for existing chats on Android, according to a new report. It is also redesigning the security page of the desktop app.
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Battlegrounds Mobile India Bans Nearly 1 Lakh Accounts for Cheating in a Week
Battleground Mobile India (BGMI) developer Krafton has banned 99,583 accounts from December 13 till December 19. BGMI ban players if they have the game downloaded from unofficial channels or have illegal auxiliary programs running on the device.
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Battlegrounds Mobile India Bans Over 142,000 Accounts for Cheating in Less Than One Week
Battleground Mobile India (BGMI) developer Krafton has banned more than 142,000 accounts from December 6 till December 12. BGMI ban players if they have the game downloaded from unofficial channels or have illegal auxiliary programs running on the device.
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PUBG: New State Mandatory Update Brings Anti-Cheating Measures, Krafton Closes Loopholes Used by Hackers
PUBG: New State has been updated with new anti-cheating measures, developer Krafton announced in a blog post. After an uptick in “unauthorised third party programs” used by hackers over the weekend, the developers have issued a mandatory update for Android and iOS smartphones. Krafton says that the update helps detect cheaters while closing loo...
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Twitter Blue Unveils ‘Labs’ to Offer Users Early Access to New Features
Twitter, which regularly tests new features ahead of their official rollout, has created a new way for some people to check out these new features before everyone else.
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Google Will Not Allow Apps to Access Installed App Inventory on Android, New Developer Policy Shows
Google is restricting apps’ access to the installed app inventory on an Android device. The permission will be given only if it is necessary for an app to undertake the core user-facing functionality.
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Killed by Google: Support for Android Instant Apps to Reportedly Be Dropped Later This Year
Google is reportedly shutting down Android’s Instant Apps feature later this year. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is ending support for the feature due to its low usage and adoption among users. These app-like interfaces will reportedly no longer work after December 2025, and the company will also end support for its applic...
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Microsoft Rolls Out Android Smartphone Visibility in Windows 11 File Explorer for Wireless Browsing
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for the Windows 11 File Explorer through its Insider Channels, the company announced on July 25. With its introduction, users will now be able to see their Android smartphones in the File Explorer when it is connected wirelessly via the Link to Windows app.
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Google Makes Passkeys Available in Advanced Protection Program for High-Risk Users
Google announced the support of passkeys for its Advanced Protection Program (APP) on Wednesday. APP is the tech giant’s strongest level of Google Account security aimed at those users who are at a high risk of cyberattacks. With this move, the company will allow users to enrol for the service and access their accounts without the need for a phys...
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WhatsApp Newsletter Feature Reportedly In Development, App May Get New Section
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new newsletter feature on its application. According to a report, a new feature codenamed 'Newsletter' has been spotted on WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.23.5.3 version. The feature will allow users to subscribe, and control newsletters they follow under a separate section on the app. The feature is reportedly desig...
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 Update Rolls Out to Compatible Google Pixel Smartphones: All Details
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 update is rolling out to the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro device users who have registered for the Android Beta for Pixel program. The latest update bears the build number T2B3.230109.002 and includes various bug fixes, performance improvements, and optimis...
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Windows 11 to Get Android 13 Support, Beta Testing Launched: All You Need To Know
Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 is being tested to support Android 13 through a beta version update version number 2211.40000.7.0 that has been made available to members who have already signed up for Windows Subsystem for Android Preview Program. The update was revealed on a GitHub post by Microsoft's software engineer Tim Kurtzm...
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Android Auto Material You Design Now Available in Latest Beta App: Report
Android Auto app is finally receiving the new Material You design in the beta channel, as per a report. The new update reportedly brings in a redesigned UI and some extra features that're found in the Settings menu. The Android Auto beta app version 8.6 is available for those who enrolled in the beta program.
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WhatsApp Testing Tweaked Camera Interface With Dedicated Video Recording For Android
WhatsApp is reportedly testing out a minorly tweaked camera interface that will allow users to switch between photo and video modes through newly introduced icons and dedicated interfaces for each of the recording modes. Users will no longer need to hold on to the shutter button in order to continue recording videos. They will also be able to switc...
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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Note 9 Pro, Poco M2 Pro Getting Android 12-Based MIUI 13 Update in India: Reports
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Poco M2 Pro are reportedly getting the Android 12-based MIUI 13 update in India. It is currently only limited to members of the Mi Pilot Tester Program.
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WhatsApp Message Timer Feature for Existing Chats in Testing on Android: Report
WhatsApp is working on the default message timer feature for existing chats on Android, according to a new report. It is also redesigning the security page of the desktop app.
-
Battlegrounds Mobile India Bans Nearly 1 Lakh Accounts for Cheating in a Week
Battleground Mobile India (BGMI) developer Krafton has banned 99,583 accounts from December 13 till December 19. BGMI ban players if they have the game downloaded from unofficial channels or have illegal auxiliary programs running on the device.
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Battlegrounds Mobile India Bans Over 142,000 Accounts for Cheating in Less Than One Week
Battleground Mobile India (BGMI) developer Krafton has banned more than 142,000 accounts from December 6 till December 12. BGMI ban players if they have the game downloaded from unofficial channels or have illegal auxiliary programs running on the device.
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PUBG: New State Mandatory Update Brings Anti-Cheating Measures, Krafton Closes Loopholes Used by Hackers
PUBG: New State has been updated with new anti-cheating measures, developer Krafton announced in a blog post. After an uptick in “unauthorised third party programs” used by hackers over the weekend, the developers have issued a mandatory update for Android and iOS smartphones. Krafton says that the update helps detect cheaters while closing loo...
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Twitter Blue Unveils ‘Labs’ to Offer Users Early Access to New Features
Twitter, which regularly tests new features ahead of their official rollout, has created a new way for some people to check out these new features before everyone else.
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Google Will Not Allow Apps to Access Installed App Inventory on Android, New Developer Policy Shows
Google is restricting apps’ access to the installed app inventory on an Android device. The permission will be given only if it is necessary for an app to undertake the core user-facing functionality.
