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XDA Basics: How to use Find My Phone on Android

XDA Basics: How to use Find My Phone on Android

May 27, 2021
Got a hole in your pocket? We’ve been there where we realize we've lost our phone. Nothing makes a person feel down on their luck quite like reaching into their holster, only to be dismayed when they pull up nothing but lint. I need to find my phone before somebody else gets a hold of...
One of the best free file managers for Android turns 10 years old

One of the best free file managers for Android turns 10 years old

May 18, 2021
One of the best things about Android is that there's an app for pretty much anything you want to do on your phone. And in our forums, there's a thriving enthusiast scene where people actively find ways to get the most out of their smartphones, no matter how old, new, low-end, or high-end it is....
Are you satisfied by OEMs promising 3 years of Android updates?

Are you satisfied by OEMs promising 3 years of Android updates?

April 11, 2021
Smartphones are getting more powerful, and the performance gap between a flagship and a mid-ranger is getting shorter. With fewer hardware features to stake their claims, OEMs are now turning their attention towards software updates. The latest trend in this area is to promise a certain number of Android generational upgrades and use it as...
Texas detective says the data encryption of modern Android phones is superior to iPhones

Texas detective says the data encryption of modern Android phones is superior to iPhones

January 30, 2020
The US government has been trying to pressure companies like Apple to create a backdoor in its smartphones to help law enforcement agencies access encrypted data when needed. Such a backdoor could help agencies gather crucial information about a detainee, which can then be used as evidence in a court of law. However, critics have...
HMD Global’s Nokia 400 could be the first feature phone with Android

HMD Global’s Nokia 400 could be the first feature phone with Android

January 29, 2020
Android was originally designed to be used with keys but the introduction of the iPhone tipped the balance of the smartphone industry towards touchscreens. So, since its launch in 2008, Android devices has relied on touchscreens. With the growing demand to be online, smartphone companies have previously launched super-affordable Android Go edition smartphones and even...
Google Chrome is getting a grid tab layout, tab hover previews, in-search answers, and themes

Google Chrome is getting a grid tab layout, tab hover previews, in-search answers, and themes

September 19, 2019
With Made by Google 2019 just around the corner, you would expect all the announcements coming out of the tech giant to be hardware-related. But the latest news from the company is that Google Chrome is getting some pretty significant updates this Fall. And it's not just to the desktop browser, we're seeing changes to...
The History of Printing on Android and how the Mopria Alliance made it better

The History of Printing on Android and how the Mopria Alliance made it better

May 7, 2018
Prior to the debut of Android 8.0 Oreo's Default Print Service, printing documents on Android was easier said than done. Google's mobile operating system didn't gain native printer support until Android 4.4 KitKat, and with the exception of third-party solutions from the likes of Samsung, setting up a printer required vendor-specific plugins and drivers. But...
Google’s Former Head of Android Platform Security is now working on Fuchsia

Google’s Former Head of Android Platform Security is now working on Fuchsia

February 23, 2018
While most of us are focused on Google's Android operating system, Google has quietly been working on another operating system called Fuchsia. We've seen it slowly progress over the years to the point where it can actually be installed on existing hardware—namely, the Google Pixelbook. We have a lot to learn about the fledgling OS...
Textto lets you send Text Messages through your PC without changing your SMS app

Textto lets you send Text Messages through your PC without changing your SMS app

February 22, 2018
Tight integration between the devices you use every day contributes to a great overall user experience. While SMS might not be as popular in many countries around the world, it's still extremely popular in the United States. That's why many Americans were pleased at the news that Google might bring Android Messages to the web....
Chrome OS and Android Integration may go beyond SMS according to the latest commits

Chrome OS and Android Integration may go beyond SMS according to the latest commits

February 19, 2018
When the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL were released, there was a rather interesting system app that was pre-installed on the two devices. Called "SMS Connect," the app will presumably help you sync your SMS with a Chromebook. While the app is currently non-functional, its setup activity can be accessed which allows us...
Opinion: Android is a Mess, But the Solution is Simpler Than You Think

Opinion: Android is a Mess, But the Solution is Simpler Than You Think

December 13, 2017
Android is a mess. Don’t get me wrong -- there are definitely wonderful and beautiful things about Google’s mobile operating system. However, the amount of fragmentation between stock Android and OEM skins has gotten out of hand. Depending on whether you use a phone from Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, Lenovo, ZTE, or OnePlus, you’re guaranteed to get...
Tips on Making a Killer Game: Interview with the Creators of Trivia Crack

Tips on Making a Killer Game: Interview with the Creators of Trivia Crack

September 4, 2017
The world of mobile development is filled with the ingenuity of coders from all over the globe. In their quest to contribute to what is already out there, sometimes you can come across something so unusual and unique that it takes the world by storm. It happened with Angry Birds, Pokemon Go, Temple Run, Trivia...