Android Apps

Samsung developing a feature that would allow customers to control various smartphone settings through Galaxy AI, instead of using the traditional settings menu, according to a report. Meanwhile, the company's keyboard and camera apps will reportedly be updated with AI improvements.

ColorOS 15 — the new operating system (OS) for Oppo and OnePlus smartphones — was unveiled on Thursday. Based on the latest Android 15, the update introduces enhanced visual elements with texture interpretation, detailed animations and new themes. It also enables easy file transfers between Oppo devices and iPhone models, courtesy of the O+ int...

Google’s October Pixel Drop brings a ton of features to Pixel smartphones, tablets and watches. Gemini makes itself felt in more places than ever before and also becomes more capable in some use cases. There is a new camera mode for the latest Pixel 9 lineup while older devices can also benefit from some audio editing features that were previousl...

Huawei’s proprietary operating system (OS) dubbed HarmonyOS Next will be unveiled in China next week, the company confirmed via social media on Tuesday. It was initially rumoured to be released in September but the announcement did not take place. The Chinese smartphone maker’s upcoming OS does not rely on Google’s Android Open Source Project...

Google Play Store layout will reportedly be updated to simplify app installations on Android. The current design requires users to scroll to the top of an app's listing to install it. Recent Google Play store app code suggest that the company may redesign app listing headers, making the install button accessible even when browsing through longer ap...

In a court filing on Friday night, Google said US District Judge James Donato’s injunction order, which goes into effect on November 1, would harm the company and introduce "serious safety, security, and privacy risks into the Android ecosystem."

After screenshots about theme support showed up a few months ago, support for themes is now finally making its way to the beta version of WhatsApp on Android. A recent report even revealed support for the same feature on iOS, so it seems that Android is not too far behind.

The JioFinance app was launched in India on Friday as a one-stop solution for financial essentials. It has been developed by Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), previously a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. The app, which is now available widely for users in the country, offers facilities such as carrying out UPI transactions, monitori...

Google is reportedly developing a new feature that will allow any installed app to operate in a floating window, similar to a chat bubble. When combined with a previously announced feature, this could introduce a second multitasking bar on tablets, complementing the existing dock and showcasing all active apps running in floating windows.

Gemini virtual assistant on Android is reportedly getting new capabilities. The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot was integrated into the operating system as an alternative to Google Assistant. With AI capabilities, the Gemini AI assistant could answer queries, generate text, and search the web. Now, Gemini is said to be getting extension capabi...

DigiLocker is getting additional functionalities with the integration of the UMANG app. MeitY says it will enable users to access and manage multiple government services, such as accessing personal and official documents, on a single platform, enhancing user convenience.

Google is reportedly working on improving the image generation capabilities of the Gemini chatbot. As per a new report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is adding an inline image editing feature to the artificial intelligence (AI) bot. The feature was spotted in the latest beta version of the Google app, and while it is reportedly being developed...

The injunction by US District Judge James Donato in San Francisco outlined the changes Google must undertake to open up its lucrative app store, Play, to greater competition, including making Android apps available from rival sources.

A US judge on Monday ordered Google to open its Android smartphone operating system to rival app stores, in a fresh legal setback for the tech giant.

Google reportedly sent a notification to some Android devices between Saturday and Sunday. This unique notification was shared via Google Play services and was titled “Your Android Has New Features”. The notification opened in a full-screen interface and showcased the recently added features to Android devices. Some of these included Circle to ...

Samsung developing a feature that would allow customers to control various smartphone settings through Galaxy AI, instead of using the traditional settings menu, according to a report. Meanwhile, the company's keyboard and camera apps will reportedly be updated with AI improvements.

ColorOS 15 — the new operating system (OS) for Oppo and OnePlus smartphones — was unveiled on Thursday. Based on the latest Android 15, the update introduces enhanced visual elements with texture interpretation, detailed animations and new themes. It also enables easy file transfers between Oppo devices and iPhone models, courtesy of the O+ int...

Google’s October Pixel Drop brings a ton of features to Pixel smartphones, tablets and watches. Gemini makes itself felt in more places than ever before and also becomes more capable in some use cases. There is a new camera mode for the latest Pixel 9 lineup while older devices can also benefit from some audio editing features that were previousl...

Huawei’s proprietary operating system (OS) dubbed HarmonyOS Next will be unveiled in China next week, the company confirmed via social media on Tuesday. It was initially rumoured to be released in September but the announcement did not take place. The Chinese smartphone maker’s upcoming OS does not rely on Google’s Android Open Source Project...

Google Play Store layout will reportedly be updated to simplify app installations on Android. The current design requires users to scroll to the top of an app's listing to install it. Recent Google Play store app code suggest that the company may redesign app listing headers, making the install button accessible even when browsing through longer ap...

In a court filing on Friday night, Google said US District Judge James Donato’s injunction order, which goes into effect on November 1, would harm the company and introduce "serious safety, security, and privacy risks into the Android ecosystem."

After screenshots about theme support showed up a few months ago, support for themes is now finally making its way to the beta version of WhatsApp on Android. A recent report even revealed support for the same feature on iOS, so it seems that Android is not too far behind.

The JioFinance app was launched in India on Friday as a one-stop solution for financial essentials. It has been developed by Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), previously a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. The app, which is now available widely for users in the country, offers facilities such as carrying out UPI transactions, monitori...

Google is reportedly developing a new feature that will allow any installed app to operate in a floating window, similar to a chat bubble. When combined with a previously announced feature, this could introduce a second multitasking bar on tablets, complementing the existing dock and showcasing all active apps running in floating windows.

Gemini virtual assistant on Android is reportedly getting new capabilities. The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot was integrated into the operating system as an alternative to Google Assistant. With AI capabilities, the Gemini AI assistant could answer queries, generate text, and search the web. Now, Gemini is said to be getting extension capabi...

DigiLocker is getting additional functionalities with the integration of the UMANG app. MeitY says it will enable users to access and manage multiple government services, such as accessing personal and official documents, on a single platform, enhancing user convenience.

Google is reportedly working on improving the image generation capabilities of the Gemini chatbot. As per a new report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is adding an inline image editing feature to the artificial intelligence (AI) bot. The feature was spotted in the latest beta version of the Google app, and while it is reportedly being developed...

The injunction by US District Judge James Donato in San Francisco outlined the changes Google must undertake to open up its lucrative app store, Play, to greater competition, including making Android apps available from rival sources.

A US judge on Monday ordered Google to open its Android smartphone operating system to rival app stores, in a fresh legal setback for the tech giant.

Google reportedly sent a notification to some Android devices between Saturday and Sunday. This unique notification was shared via Google Play services and was titled “Your Android Has New Features”. The notification opened in a full-screen interface and showcased the recently added features to Android devices. Some of these included Circle to ...