Google today has released the final version of Android 10 today! It’s available now for all of Google’s own Pixel phones, and will be available for other phones in the coming weeks and months. The new OS offers a system-wide dark mode, new gesture navigation, and new privacy controls, among many features and improvements. The […]
Google Maps transit directions will be enhanced to include biking and ride-share as options for each end of the trip, when appropriate, soon. The feature includes cost estimates and estimated wait times, and lets you hire a ride-share car right within the directions. You can also choose your favorite ride-share provider and other available ride […]
The tenth version of the Android operating system , until now called Android by the press, will be known simply as Android 10, dropping Google’s long-running practice of publicly referring to OS versions by “internal code names” named after desserts. Android 9 was named Pie, 8 was named Oreo. Google says the change will make […]
The Google Go is no longer just for the Android Go version of the OS. Google has announced the Google Go app is now available on the Play Store worldwide. The Google Go app is lightweight, fast works both online and offline, even with an less than ideal connection. Plus, Google Go helps users save […]
It looks like Google is no longer letting users to gift Play Music subscriptions via Android. As many you may already know, Google is moving away from Play Music to YouTube Music being their music service of choice moving forward. Right now, if you trying to gift a Play Music subscription the following alert will […]
Apple is expanding its bug bounty program to solicit security vulnerabilities from security researchers. The program will now be open to all, not just researchers on pre-approved list. The bug bounties have also increased from $200,000 to as much as $1 million for the most serious bugs, such as hacking the kernel — the core […]
Google is starting to roll out new features in Search, Assistant, and its Google Podcasts app to make it easier to find and listen to relevant podcasts. Starting today, including the word “podcasts” in a search will bring up a new section with playable podcast results. Soon, Google will surface playable podcast results for certain searches […]
Google is adding a new feature to some Android phones that can speak to an emergency operator on your behalf when you call 911. During an emergency call, three new buttons — “Medical”, “Fire”, and “Police” — will be available in case you’re unable to speak. They will initiate a voice message to the emergency operator that […]
A team of bug-hunters at Google have shared details of five flaws in Apple’s iMessage software that could make its devices vulnerable to attack. In one case, the researchers said the vulnerability was so severe that the only way to rescue a targeted iPhone would be to delete all the data off it. Another example, they […]
Android Q will include a more powerful interface for Bluetooth devices that support Google’s Fast Pair standard. Google has announced the final features and look of this interface as the firm builds final release towards the final release in September. With True Wireless Stereo earbuds, Android Q phones will be able to show individual battery […]