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OnePlus Pad review: Promising tablet let down by limitations in Android OS

On paper, there is a lot to like about the OnePlus Pad. One must give it to OnePlus for taking a novel approach in building its maiden tablet, but to what end? Let's find out

Google partners Samsung to fix Android's background app limitations

According to the company, the Android 14 operating system will reduce restrictions on background apps by allowing developers to declare and request permissions specifically for foreground services

New Android malware discovered that steals your passwords, 2FA codes

The FluHorse carrier apps mimic 'ETC,' a Taiwanese toll collection app, and 'VPBank Neo,' a Vietnamese banking app

Reddit's new feature to allow users to share its content on other platforms

Social discussion forum Reddit has rolled out new features to make it easier for Redditors and publishers to share content on and off Reddit for both iOS and Android users

Android may get separate slider for ringtone, notification volume

However, it's unclear when the notification/ringtone volume change will be included in the June stable release of Android 13 QPR3, or Android 14, the report said

OPPO India emerges as only Android vendor with continuous YoY growth

Global smart device brand OPPO has emerged as the only Android vendor to register year-on-year (YoY) growth, according to the latest shipment report by market research firm Canalys

YouTube mobile gets animated loading screen inspired by Android TV

The procedure includes a new loading bar icon that includes the familiar YouTube play-head and a red progress bar

Dorsey brings Twitter alternative Bluesky to Android after losing Blue tick

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, who has also lost Blue check-mark courtesy new CEO Elon Musk, has brought his new micro-blogging platform and Twitter rival called Bluesky to Android users

Android malware infects 60 Google Play apps with 100 million downloads

Google Play has been infiltrated by a new Android malware called 'Goldoson', which has been discovered in 60 legitimate apps with a combined total of 100 million downloads.

WhatsApp users will soon be able to edit, save contacts directly: Report

The new feature, which is currently in the beta phase, allows users to add and edit contacts within the app, without having to visit the contacts section

New Nokia C12 Plus debuts in India with Android 12 Go Edition, 2GB RAM

Nokia unveiled its new Nokia C12 plus in India. The entry-level phone comes with the Android 12 Go edition and is powered by Unisoc octa-core processor

Google launches Nearby Share Beta for transfer between Windows, Android

It allows users to "quickly transfer photos, videos, documents, audio files or entire folders between your Android device and Windows PCs"

WhatsApp rolling out new text editor for beta testers on Android beta

Beta users can change the text background colour, making it simpler for them to differentiate important text from the rest

NCLAT to pronounce verdict in Google Android case on Wednesday

After the apex court refused to grant interim relief to Google on January 19, the matter was sent back to NCLAT for the final order by March 31

WhatsApp rolls out new updates to 'communities' for iOS, Android users

The community feature on WhatsApp allows users to create and join groups of people who share similar interests or hobbies

Whatsapp rolling out 'groups in common' section within search bar on beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature for some beta testers on Android and iOS which allows users to see a list of groups they have in common

WhatsApp developing a redesigned chat attachment menu for Android beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a redesigned chat attachment menu for Android beta

WhatsApp likely to limit polls to only one choice on Android beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on limiting polls to only one choice on Android beta

Google security teams warn users of 18 bugs in mass-level Android phones

Google security teams have discovered 18 zero-day vulnerabilities in Samsung Exynos chips used in several top Android smartphones and wearables that may put those devices at risk

Nothing OS 1.5.3 brings support for upcoming Ear (2) on Phone (1): Details

The software update is based on Android 13 operating system, which was rolled out to Phone (1) last month with the Nothing OS 1.5 update