by dbadmin | Nov 11, 2025 | Android, Google, Google Pixel, Google Play Services, News
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out an integrated live video experience for emergency calls with the November update to Play Services. The feature could be exclusive to Pixel phones initially and will allow them to share a live video...
by dbadmin | Nov 11, 2025 | Android, Android apps, Google, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has issued new app quality guidelines to prevent apps from excessively draining your phone’s battery life. Starting March 1, 2026, if an app is found to be holding wake locks excessively, it will be penalized on the...
by dbadmin | Nov 6, 2025 | Android, Android 14, Android apps, Features, Google, Google Pixel
A new Google-slash-Pixel-slash-Android bug has made the hot news list this week, with users reporting that the loudspeaker button in the Google Phone app is lagging or not responding at all when they tap it. Admittedly, everyone who has faced this issue is furious...
by dbadmin | Nov 5, 2025 | Android, News
Credit: Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR A developer has created a simplified launcher for Android called Senior Home — Easy Launcher. The launcher is designed for older adults, beginners, and minimalists. Navigating your phone is more complicated than you may...
by dbadmin | Nov 4, 2025 | Android, E-Ink, eReader, News, Tablets
TL;DR DASUNG has teased a new Not-eReader Revolutionary Edition, expected to come in 7.8-inch and 10.3-inch models. The devices are claimed to feature a 50Hz E Ink refresh rate and run Android. Pricing, launch date, availability, and processor details remain...
by dbadmin | Nov 2, 2025 | Android, Features, Gboard, Google, Keyboards, smartphones
I started using Google’s Gboard keyboard long before I made the switch to Android. Even as a third-party keyboard on an iPhone, I found it better than the native iOS typing experience. With Gboard on Android — and more specifically on its own Pixel devices — Google...
