by dbadmin | Jan 27, 2026 | Android, European Commission, Google, Google Gemini, Google Search, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The European Commission has opened DMA proceedings against Google to ensure third-party AI services have equal access to Android features used by Gemini. Google must also provide rival search engines and AI chatbots...
by dbadmin | Jan 24, 2026 | Android, Android apps, Features
Keeping distracting ads from infiltrating my Android phone has become a necessity rather than a luxury. Blocking them not only saves me time and sanity, but also prevents me from miss-clicking a potentially malicious link that could prompt me to download a random app....
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | Android, Malware, News
TL;DR A newly discovered type of malware uses machine learning to automatically interact with ads and commit fraud. It can also be used to grant hackers access to your screen. The malware is found on certain games distributed through inappropriate app stores, but some...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2026 | Android, Malware, News
TL;DR A newly discovered type of malware uses machine learning to automatically interact with ads and commit fraud. It can also be used to grant hackers access to your screen. The malware is found on certain games distributed through inappropriate app stores, but some...
by dbadmin | Jan 22, 2026 | Android, Apple iOS, News
TL;DR Utah is considering legislation that would designate Android as the state mobile operating system. It’s not yet clear if there’s any real support behind this effort, but if there is, it could become official by as soon as May. Life must have been a lot simpler...
by dbadmin | Jan 21, 2026 | Android, Android apps, Apple iOS, Features, Fitbit, Material 3 Expressive
I used iOS for over a decade before fully switching to Android. Even today, my favorite part of iOS doesn’t come from Apple itself, but instead from its third-party app community. My social media feed is filled with examples of beautiful indie iOS apps, crafted...
