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Google Play Store Starts Warning Users About Android Apps That Cause Excessive Battery Drain
Google has started warning users about Android apps that consume excessive battery due to high background activity. The Google Play Store will now display warning labels on apps that cause excessive battery drain. The apps which repeatedly cross the "Excessive Partial Wake Lock" threshold will be excluded from Play Store recommendations. Affected a...
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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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Vivo V70 FE Launch Seems Imminent as Handset Lands on Google Play Console, Google Play Supported Devices List
Vivo V70 FE is expected to be launched soon. Although Vivo has yet to confirm the launch of a new Vivo smartphone, it was spotted on the Google Play supported devices list. It has reportedly spotted on the Google Play Console with an official-looking image. It is said to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo chipset and a 7,000mAh battery. It i...
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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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"For Everyone, Everywhere": Sundar Pichai's Big Push For AI accessibility
The US-India partnership has a critical role to play in making the benefits of AI available to everyone and everywhere, said Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and its parent company Alphabet Inc Sundar Pichai on Friday.
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Hackers Use ClickFix Scam to Target Crypto Executive via Fake Zoom Meetings
Google-owned Mandiant Cybersecurity Consulting firm has published a report detailing the modus operandi of the North Korea-based UNC1069 threat actors, who specifically target entities in the cryptocurrency and decentralised finance industry. The hackers take out ClickFix scams using social engineering tactics. A victim is first contacted via Teleg...
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Apple, Google Make Four Commitments to Improve Fairness and Transparency in App Stores
Apple and Google have agreed to make four changes to their respective app stores to make the marketplaces fairer and more transparent to third-party developers. The announcement was made by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Tuesday after it raised questions about the company’s duopoly in the mobile application sector.
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Infinix Note 60, Note 60 Pro, Note 60 Ultra Memory Variants Leaked Ahead of Anticipated Launch in India
Infinix’s upcoming Note 60 series has appeared in multiple listings and certifications, hinting at an India launch. Carlcare listings reveal RAM and storage options for the Note 60, Note 60 Pro, and Note 60 Ultra. TÜV records suggest region-specific battery sizes, while other leaks confirm chipset choices, charging speeds, and display details. T...
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YouTube Background Playback for Non-Premium Users Reportedly Blocked on Third-Party Browsers
Google has reportedly confirmed that it’s now blocking YouTube background playback on third-party mobile browsers, including Samsung Internet, Brave, and Vivaldi. This was a popular workaround used by non-Premium users. The latest update makes sure that background playback is still only available to YouTube Premium members. When trying to access ...
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Tecno Pova Curve 2 Set to Launch in India Soon; Design, Rear Camera Teased
Tecno has confirmed that the Pova Curve 2 will launch in India soon, succeeding the Tecno Pova Curve 5G introduced in May 2025. Teasers suggest a curved-edge design and a circular rear camera module. A Google Play Console listing reportedly reveals the phone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC, run Android 16, and offer up to 12GB of R...
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Google Play Store Starts Warning Users About Android Apps That Cause Excessive Battery Drain
Google has started warning users about Android apps that consume excessive battery due to high background activity. The Google Play Store will now display warning labels on apps that cause excessive battery drain. The apps which repeatedly cross the "Excessive Partial Wake Lock" threshold will be excluded from Play Store recommendations. Affected a...
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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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Vivo V70 FE Launch Seems Imminent as Handset Lands on Google Play Console, Google Play Supported Devices List
Vivo V70 FE is expected to be launched soon. Although Vivo has yet to confirm the launch of a new Vivo smartphone, it was spotted on the Google Play supported devices list. It has reportedly spotted on the Google Play Console with an official-looking image. It is said to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo chipset and a 7,000mAh battery. It i...
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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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"For Everyone, Everywhere": Sundar Pichai's Big Push For AI accessibility
The US-India partnership has a critical role to play in making the benefits of AI available to everyone and everywhere, said Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and its parent company Alphabet Inc Sundar Pichai on Friday.
-
Hackers Use ClickFix Scam to Target Crypto Executive via Fake Zoom Meetings
Google-owned Mandiant Cybersecurity Consulting firm has published a report detailing the modus operandi of the North Korea-based UNC1069 threat actors, who specifically target entities in the cryptocurrency and decentralised finance industry. The hackers take out ClickFix scams using social engineering tactics. A victim is first contacted via Teleg...
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Apple, Google Make Four Commitments to Improve Fairness and Transparency in App Stores
Apple and Google have agreed to make four changes to their respective app stores to make the marketplaces fairer and more transparent to third-party developers. The announcement was made by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Tuesday after it raised questions about the company’s duopoly in the mobile application sector.
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Infinix Note 60, Note 60 Pro, Note 60 Ultra Memory Variants Leaked Ahead of Anticipated Launch in India
Infinix’s upcoming Note 60 series has appeared in multiple listings and certifications, hinting at an India launch. Carlcare listings reveal RAM and storage options for the Note 60, Note 60 Pro, and Note 60 Ultra. TÜV records suggest region-specific battery sizes, while other leaks confirm chipset choices, charging speeds, and display details. T...
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YouTube Background Playback for Non-Premium Users Reportedly Blocked on Third-Party Browsers
Google has reportedly confirmed that it’s now blocking YouTube background playback on third-party mobile browsers, including Samsung Internet, Brave, and Vivaldi. This was a popular workaround used by non-Premium users. The latest update makes sure that background playback is still only available to YouTube Premium members. When trying to access ...
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Tecno Pova Curve 2 Set to Launch in India Soon; Design, Rear Camera Teased
Tecno has confirmed that the Pova Curve 2 will launch in India soon, succeeding the Tecno Pova Curve 5G introduced in May 2025. Teasers suggest a curved-edge design and a circular rear camera module. A Google Play Console listing reportedly reveals the phone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC, run Android 16, and offer up to 12GB of R...
