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Humane using Android to build what looks to be an AR wearable with laser projected ‘display’ for any surface

from 9to5Google Jan 7 2022 - 10:15 am PT

Google, Apple, Meta, and various other companies believe that AR smart glasses will be the next major form factor after the smartphone. Humane, a secretive startup founded by ex-Apple employees, looks to have a different approach that involves what is essentially an Android-powered wearable camera that uses lasers to project a screen on any surface, including the palm of your hand.

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Rocket League ‘Sideswipe’ is now available on Android and iOS worldwide

from 9to5Google Nov 29 2021 - 4:40 pm PT

After launching a beta test in recent weeks, Epic Games and Psyonix are now launching the mobile version of Rocket League, “Sideswipe,” on Android and iOS devices across the globe.

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Google dropping Play Store subscription fee from 30% to 15% on day one for all Android devs

from 9to5Google Oct 21 2021 - 9:01 am PT

Back in March, Google Play announced that it was cutting commission fees to 15% on the first $1 million in revenue from paid apps and in-app purchases (IAPs) for all Android developers. Google announced today that next year, the Play Store will only take a 15% cut on all subscriptions from day one.

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Android owners less likely to switch to an iPhone this year, says survey

Ben Lovejoy Aug 31 2021 - 7:11 am PT

Android owners less likely to switch to an iPhone this year

A survey of Android owners suggests they are less likely to switch to an iPhone this year than they were at the same time last year.

The lack of a fingerprint reader and the CSAM scanning controversy appear to be the two biggest factors in explaining the fall in interest …

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Android’s ‘Data Restore Tool’ readies transferring WhatsApp chats from iOS

from 9to5Google Jul 26 2021 - 5:19 pm PT

Google’s Data Transfer Tool, the standard tool for copying files from one Android to another or from iOS to Android, is preparing to offer a way to copy your WhatsApp chats from your iPhone.

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Digital Inception: Here’s how to run Android, Chrome OS, and Windows on your Mac

Parker Ortolani Jul 12 2021 - 10:25 am PT

Lots of folks like to think of the Mac as just another product in Apple’s precious walled garden, but many don’t know that you can actually run virtually any operating system on a Mac with a little bit of work. It’s fairly easy to get the three biggest platforms that aren’t made by Apple up and running on a Mac, even at the same time. Here’s how to do it.

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Google I/O 2021 Keynote Live Blog + News Hub: Assistant, Android 12, and more

from 9to5Google May 18 2021 - 11:29 am PT

Well, we missed out on Google I/O 2020, but now it’s finally time for Google I/O 2021. While not in person, the annual developer festival in Mountain View, California has returned. The Google I/O 2021 Keynote kicks off at 10am PT/1pm ET, so read on for quick links to our roundup coverage over the last few weeks, some hot takes, and all the latest news about Assistant, Android 12, and ‘Material NEXT’, among many other things.

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Samsung launches ‘iTest,’ a new web app for turning your iPhone into a Galaxy device

Chance Miller Apr 8 2021 - 1:31 pm PT

Samsung is increasing its efforts to win over iPhone customers. The smartphone maker has launched a new website called “iTest,” and it allows iPhone users to “get a little taste of Samsung” through a web application that simulates the Android experience.

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Research shows Google collects 20x more data from Android than Apple collects from iOS [U]

Filipe Espósito Mar 30 2021 - 4:35 pm PT

Tech companies have been talking more about privacy in recent years, and Apple proudly says that it protects user data more than anyone else. This week, new research by Douglas Leith from Trinity College showed that Google collects up to 20 times more data from Android users compared to the data Apple collects from iOS users.

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Rocket League ‘Sideswipe’ is coming to Android and iPhone later this year [Video]

from 9to5Google Mar 24 2021 - 10:18 am PT

One of the most popular games in the world has been Psyonix’s Rocket League, and under the umbrella of Epic Games, the game is expanding to new platforms. Later this year, “Rocket League Sideswipe” will arrive on Android and iOS devices.

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Hands-on: This is what it’s like using Apple Music on Samsung’s Galaxy S21+

Staff Writer Mar 9 2021 - 11:30 am PT

When you set up a new iPhone, you’re likely going to use the Apple Music app, especially since you get a three-month free trial. But when you buy an Android phone, is Apple Music the first music-streaming service you think about? Probably not. If you’re wondering how the Apple Music experience is on the Samsung Galaxy S21+, here it is.

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Johns Hopkins security researchers ‘shocked’ at Android and iOS vulnerabilities

Ben Lovejoy Jan 14 2021 - 5:08 am PT

A security researcher at Johns Hopkins University who led an examination into the robustness of smartphone encryption systems says he was shocked by the Android and iOS vulnerabilities they discovered.

He said that iOS in particular has extremely secure encryption capabilities, but these are not in use much of the time …

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Redesigned PlayStation iOS and Android app lands with voice chat, PS5 features, more

Michael Potuck Oct 28 2020 - 10:54 am PT

Sony is out with an all-new PlayStation app for both iOS and Android today aiming to “amplify your connections with friends and the games you love to play even when you’re away from your console.” The new app includes a total redesign, voice chat, PS Store integration, and exclusive PS5 features.

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Report: iOS adoption sees highest numbers in Q1 US activations since 2016

Michael Potuck Apr 10 2020 - 2:23 pm PT

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CIRP is out with a new analyst report today looking at US smartphone activations in the March quarter and whether consumers went with iOS or Android. On the bright side for Apple, iOS adoption for new activations was the highest its been since 2016. However, customer loyalty is very high for both Android and iOS, so there aren’t many switchers to pitch to…

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PSA: iCloud․com accessible from iOS and Android with support for Photos, Notes, Reminders, more

Michael Potuck Feb 4 2020 - 6:16 am PT

If you haven’t tried in a while, support for iCloud.com when using a mobile browser like Safari or Chrome on an iPhone, iPad, and Android has improved. Functionality differs a bit between iPhone/Android and iPad but there is access to Photos, Notes, Reminders, Find iPhone, iCloud Drive, Contacts, Mail, and more.

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Text messages delayed from Valentine’s Day cause confusion and heartache for iPhone and Android users [U]

Michael Potuck Nov 7 2019 - 10:02 am PT

A curious situation is unfolding across the major US carriers where both iPhone and Android users are just now receiving text messages that were sent around Valentine’s Day back in February. The mysterious delayed messages are causing confusion and opening up old wounds for some.

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China installs spyware on tourists’ Android phones, downloads data from iPhones

Ben Lovejoy Jul 3 2019 - 5:17 am PT

Spyware installed on smartphones at border

Foreigners visiting certain areas of China are having their smartphones searched at the border. With Android phones, authorities install a piece of spyware that has access to the user’s calendar, phone contacts, call logs, and text messages — as well as the apps they use and their usernames in some of those apps.

iOS protections mean that an iPhone app wouldn’t give them the same access, so they instead take a different approach …

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iOS and Android loyalty levels higher than ever; Android just ahead for now

Ben Lovejoy Jan 28 2019 - 5:40 am PT

Both iOS and Android loyalty are at the highest levels ever seen, according to the latest data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) …

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Microsoft tells users to switch to iOS or Android as Windows Phone set for obsolescence

9to5 Staff Jan 18 2019 - 9:49 am PT

Microsoft is admitting smartphone defeat and is now officially urging any remaining Windows 10 Mobile users to switch to an iOS or Android device instead.

In an End of Support document spotted by Thurrott, Microsoft notifies users that Windows 10 Mobile will cease to receive new security updates after December 10, 2019.

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Microsoft deprecating HockeyApp multi-platform development tool, gives devs one year to transition

Michael Potuck Nov 16 2018 - 6:47 am PT

Microsoft retiring HockeyApp

Back in 2014, Microsoft announced that it was acquiring the popular multi-platform beta app distribution and testing solution HockeyApp. After previously sharing it would integrate HockeyApp’s features and functionality into the Visual Studio App Center, Microsoft has shared HockeyApp will officially be deprecated.

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Facebook denies it ordered execs to use Android phones to hit back at Apple

Ben Lovejoy Nov 15 2018 - 5:40 am PT

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Facebook has denied a New York Times report alleging – among many bigger issues – that CEO Mark Zuckerberg ordered company execs to use only Android phones …

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CIRP: Smartphone loyalty hits new high, suggesting Android switchers less targetable for Apple

Chance Miller Oct 11 2018 - 12:56 pm PT

CIRP is out today with a new report detailing smartphone loyalty among consumers. While Apple regularly touts “switchers” as an area of growth for the iPhone, the latest CIRP data claims that Android users are actually more loyal than iPhone users, at least over the last 12 months.

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These are the top reasons users switch from Android to iOS, according to a new survey

Chance Miller Aug 23 2018 - 5:25 pm PT

Seemingly every quarter on Apple’s earnings call with investors, Tim Cook touts “switchers” as a continual driver of iPhone growth. A new survey from PCMag aims to take a deeper look at the top reasons smartphone users move between iPhone and Android.

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Kantar: iPhone makes up 8 out of the 10 best-selling smartphones in Q2 as iOS gains on Android

Chance Miller Jul 24 2018 - 5:00 pm PT

Kantar is out today with its latest research covering the smartphone industry during the second quarter of 2018. According to the data, iOS saw a nearly 6 percent increase in market share thanks to continued strong sales of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X...

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