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Apple to Expand Swift Language Support to Android; Sets Up Android Working Group
Apple is bringing support for its Swift programming language to Android, which could offer developers an alternative to Kotlin for app creation on Google's OS. With existing support for Swift on Windows and Linux, Apple has formed an Android Workgroup to ensure continued platform maintenance. This move could streamline cross-platform development fo...
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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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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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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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Google Turns Android Phones Into Earthquake Detectors
Google's Android phones on Tuesday started detecting earthquakes around the world to provide data that could eventually give billions of users precious seconds of warning of a tremor nearby, with an alerting feature first rolling out in California, US.
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Wine 3.0 for Android Released, Lets You Runs Windows Apps on Smartphones
Wine is an open-source compatibility layer that allows Windows programs to run on other platforms.
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Microsoft Releases Office for Android Tablets Alongside New Outlook App
Microsoft also released an app for its popular Outlook email program to run on Apple Inc's iPhone and iPad.
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Twitter for Android alpha testing program launched
Twitter has opened up an alpha testing program allowing enthusiasts to test early, experimental builds of its Android app and offer feedback.
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Apple to Expand Swift Language Support to Android; Sets Up Android Working Group
Apple is bringing support for its Swift programming language to Android, which could offer developers an alternative to Kotlin for app creation on Google's OS. With existing support for Swift on Windows and Linux, Apple has formed an Android Workgroup to ensure continued platform maintenance. This move could streamline cross-platform development fo...
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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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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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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.
-
Google Turns Android Phones Into Earthquake Detectors
Google's Android phones on Tuesday started detecting earthquakes around the world to provide data that could eventually give billions of users precious seconds of warning of a tremor nearby, with an alerting feature first rolling out in California, US.
-
Wine 3.0 for Android Released, Lets You Runs Windows Apps on Smartphones
Wine is an open-source compatibility layer that allows Windows programs to run on other platforms.
-
Microsoft Releases Office for Android Tablets Alongside New Outlook App
Microsoft also released an app for its popular Outlook email program to run on Apple Inc's iPhone and iPad.
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Twitter for Android alpha testing program launched
Twitter has opened up an alpha testing program allowing enthusiasts to test early, experimental builds of its Android app and offer feedback.
