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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

Google may launch its Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a in June this year: Report

Tech giant Google will reportedly launch its upcoming 'Pixel Fold' and 'Pixel 7a' smartphones in June this year.

WhatsApp rolling out profile icons within group chats on Android beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature on Android beta which will display profile icons within group chats

Firms that didn't sign Google contracts became extinct, says CCI

Google's alleged anti-competitive agreements prohibited original equipment manufacturers from producing a version of the OS that had not been approved as Android-compatible by Google

Tech giant Google announces 'Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1', launch on March 13

Tech giant Google has announced that it will release its "Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1" update in the week of March 13

WhatsApp to roll out 'approve new participants' feature to beta testers

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature -- "approve new participants" in group settings for some beta testers on Android and iOS