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5 efficiency-enhancing Chrome extensions worth trying on Android
5+ day, 18+ min ago (965+ words) Brace yourself: The way you get around the web on Android is about to get a whole lot better. This week, the excellent Vivaldi Android browser is rolling out an update that adds in support for the entire collection of…...
Android Auto 17.8 Now Available for the First Users, You Can Also Install It Right Away
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (378+ words) Today’s new release is Android Auto 17.8 beta, and as happens every time Google ships a fresh build, it comes without a changelog. The focus has been mostly on under-the-hood refinements because there are no visible changes, and this makes sense,…...
9 Places I Had to Turn Gemini Off, and the One That Has No Switch
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (923+ words) Where to turn Gemini off: the Android assistant, Chrome, Gmail smart features, the Windows and Mac apps, Keep Activity, and why AI Overviews cannot be turned off....
AI mode Gemini l hacked into 3 companies, Google says
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Android Auto gets Google Maps avatar customisation; Gemini-powered destination info coming soon?
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Gmail adds ‘Copy code’ shortcut for 2FA on Android & iOS
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (23+ words) After rolling out Live search and chat earlier this month, Gmail now has a useful “Copy code” for 2FA on Android and iOS....
FomoPeek app versions 1.1–1.2 exposed users to private key theft through hidden iOS exploit
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (478+ words) SlowMist and OKX security teams confirmed malicious code capable of draining wallets from a tool marketed as a simple whale tracker. The original uploader was Ladislav Mecir at English Wikipedia. / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) An app that promised to help…...
The Ultimate APK Safety Checklist Every Android User Needs
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (728+ words) Keeping Google Play Protect active adds another layer of protection because it checks apps from different sources for harmful behavior....
The best Android apps in 2026: I spent months testing dozens that truly earn their keep
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1662+ words) These 20 apps cover everything from quick notes and password management to automation and local file sharing. Some are free, others charge for advanced features, and a few take some effort to figure out. The point isn’t to install them all....