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Google confirms Android bug causing volume key issues

Google has confirmed a software bug that is preventing volume buttons from working correctly on Android devices with accessibility features enabled. According to a support document published today, ...
ZDNet

I wore Google's upcoming Android XR smart glasses, and it's a future I'd actually want to live in

Google announced three advances in its Android XR platform. They're headlined by display AI glasses that will be available to developers first. Galaxy XR and Project Aura also get updates that improve ...
Bleeping Computer

Google to flag Android apps with excessive battery use on the Play Store

Google will start taking action on Android apps in the official Google Play store that have high background activity and cause excessive battery draining. Apps that exceed a "bad behavior threshold" ...
gematsu

Nintendo Store app now available for iOS, Android

Nintendo has released the Nintendo Store app for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play. The app, which can be used to browse Nintendo systems, accessories, games, and merchandise, was ...
Geeky Gadgets

The ULTIMATE Guide: Switching from iPhone to Android in 2025 (Data, Apps & Ecosystem)

Switching from an iPhone to an Android device in 2025 involves more than just choosing a new phone. It represents a shift between two distinct ecosystems, each offering unique strengths, limitations, ...
BGR

5 Essential Android Apps You Should Be Using In 2025

With millions of apps on the Google Play Store, it's tricky to choose which ones truly deserve a spot on your Android device. Some promise convenience, others claim to provide better connectivity, ...
The Verge

Ultraloq adds Android tap-to-unlock to its Apple Home Key smart lock

The Ultraloq Bolt NFC now supports NFC unlocking on both iPhone and Android phones. The Ultraloq Bolt NFC now supports NFC unlocking on both iPhone and Android phones. The Ultraloq Bolt NFC smart lock ...
9to5google

Every single new feature in Android 16 QPR1 [Video]

To put it politely, Android 16 QPR1 is the “real” release that we probably should have had earlier in the year. Not only is it a visual overhaul, but it’s also more feature-packed than the first phase ...
The Verge

Google will verify Android developers distributing apps outside the Play store

Android developers using third-party app stores will soon need their identity confirmed by Google. Android developers using third-party app stores will soon need their identity confirmed by Google. ...
TechCrunch

Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store

Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their ...
9to5google

Google will require developer verification to install Android apps, including sideloading

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This ...