Resetting a phone is more than just getting a fresh start. It can get rid of unwanted apps and dangerous malware, fix persistent bugs, and free up storage space on your device. News 

Quick Guide: Performing a Factory Reset on Your Android Phone

Do you remember how you felt when you turned on your phone for the first time? Whether it’s the clean interface or the fast performance, it seems almost impossible to get a fully functional Android phone back. This is where resetting the phone comes in handy. Although this sounds like a bit of a complicated step, you need to know that resetting your phone wipes it clean. It is equally important to know that resetting a phone is more than just a factory reset. It can get rid of unwanted…

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Sundar Pichai heads Google which makes phones and apps that run on them but what is the reason for using these many phones? News 

Why does Google CEO Sundar Pichai require 20 phones for work?

Google makes phones, which means the company’s top executives use their competitors’ phones to gauge their performance, design, and more. However, Google CEO Sundar Pichai admitted that he uses more than a couple of phones every day, in fact the actual number might shock you. Speaking in an interview a few years ago, Pichai noted that he uses 20 phones at a time, but for a different reason. Pichai runs the company that owns Android, which runs on more than 95 percent of devices, but he’s also responsible for several…

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Deleting your account on WhatsApp is an irreversible process. It cannot be reverted even if you perform it by accident. News 

How to Delete Your WhatsApp Account on iOS and Android if You’re Fed Up

In today’s digital world where social media has become an integral part of our lives, there are times when people look forward to simply hitting the reset button. There can be several reasons behind the decision, such as a break from constant announcements or focusing on studying. Sometimes people get bored with one messaging app and look forward to switching to another. One such popular messaging app is WhatsApp, which is widely used by people around the world. It helps us stay in touch with our family and friends. Sending…

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The new made in India Android tablet focuses on students, has its own AI GPT and comes with a host of features for studying. AI 

Everything You Should Know About the Newly Launched Android Tablet from India, Equipped with BharatGPT AI Features

India has got a taste of the AI boom with an all-new Android tablet powered by BharatGPT and using a MediaTek chipset for performance. The MILKYWAY tablet offers a lot of AI-centric features, caters to the education segment and wants to fill the market by focusing on government schools across the country. The Android-powered tablet has a stylish design and cameras on both sides. MILKYWAY Android Tablet with BharatGPT: What’s new in this device? The company behind the tablet focuses on several aspects, including easy repair and using durable materials…

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Reading mode is designed to help users view content on the screen without affecting the eyes and everyone should enable it for better comfort. News 

Guide on Utilizing Reading Mode on Android Phones

If you are an avid reader in the era of busy technology, you will definitely choose a smartphone for reading. You can read anywhere, whether it’s on a flight, relaxing at home or even bored in the office. However, not all websites are designed to provide you with a pleasant reading experience. For a clear and distraction-free reading experience, enable “Reading Mode” on your Android phone, which removes ads and displays text in a well-designed style. Reading mode allows the user to customize their on-screen reading experience on Android smartphones.…

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Indian Government's CERT-In has listed a fresh set of vulnerabilities affecting Android users. Here's what you can do to be safe. News 

Details of ‘High-Risk’ Vulnerabilities Affecting Android Users Revealed by Indian Government

If you’re using an Android device, it’s important to know that the Indian government’s Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a warning about Android’s “high” security risk vulnerabilities. The team emphasizes that these exploits can allow attackers to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code on your phone. What Android versions does this apply to? These vulnerabilities are found in Android versions 11, 12, 13 and 14. This means that even if you have the latest version of Android, you are not exempt from these risks. CERT-In highlights that there…

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Google faces more malware pressure as Android users need to be careful of the apps they install from all sources. News 

Immediate Action Required: Remove These Dangerous Apps from Your Android Device to Safeguard Privacy

Over the years, Android users and malware have become an unbeatable duo for all the wrong reasons. And the latest concern has to do with a few apps available on Google’s Play Store that are capable of stealing personal information and even recording phone calls. Google has spoken about the need to prevent malicious apps from entering the Play Store, but the repeated cases of new threats raise questions about its general operation. The latest information from ESET researchers quoted in this report is about a new malware called VajraSpy…

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From unused applications, games to images and downloads, these things take up a lot of space in your Android phone. Here's how you can clear up your storage in no time! Space 

Need to Clear Space on Your Android Phone Due to Full Storage? Try These Quick Tips

It is very common for Android users to face lack of internal storage space. When you buy a new Android device, there is plenty of internal storage to begin with. However, users will soon get notifications about storage space due to large apps and games quickly filling up the 64GB or 128GB storage phone. What should you do in such cases when your device runs out of space? If you don’t have a microSD card slot handy for extra storage, these tips can help you get that storage space back.…

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Nearby Share is basically Android's version of AirDrop that lets you seamlessly transfer files between two devices. News 

Learn how to utilize Nearby Share for fast file transfers on Android.

Whether you want to share photos, links, files or other content with people nearby or on your different devices, there is a solution for you. Apple users benefit from AirDrop, which allows them to effortlessly send a wide variety of items to nearby Apple devices with a few taps. Android users, on the other hand, have their equivalent in the form of Google’s Nearby Share feature. This versatile feature works seamlessly on Android phones, Chromebooks, tablets, and even Windows PCs. Nearby sharing takes the hassle out of sharing files by…

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Chrome browser on Android already gets new security features with updates and a new one might be coming for users. News 

Android Chrome Users to Receive Major Security Feature Soon

Google is testing an important privacy feature for Chrome users on Android that mimics the level of security set for apps used on smartphones. Over the past few years, Android users have become aware of the sensors that apps are trying to use on their phones. For example, when you use Uber, the app asks for your permission to use your device’s location, microphone, and even call logs. Likewise, you have platforms like Zoom or even Google Meet that request access to your phone’s camera. These access features are now…

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Google is working on its new avatar of Google Assistant that could become a rival to ChatGPT on Android phones. AI 

What We Know About Google’s Potential Plan to Make ChatGPT the Default Voice Assistant on Android Phones

Android users can soon have ChatGPT as their default voice assistant for commands like checking the weather, tracking traffic in their area, and getting the latest score updates. Recent reports suggest that Google could let its users change their default voice assistant on Android phones. This means you can manually switch the voice assistant, which has mostly been Google Assistant for Android users. But using ChatGPT as an alternative is sure to appeal to millions of Android users if the update eventually goes public. Google hasn’t officially shared details about…

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Android malware is a serious issue that Google says it is trying to kill but thousands of users are affected by threats like these. News 

Android Malware with 300,000 Downloads Poses Serious Threat by Stealing User Data

Android malware continues to be a major headache for Google, and the latest update could affect thousands who may have installed around 14 malicious Android apps from the Play Store. According to McAfee’s report, these malicious apps are already installed on more than 300,000 devices, putting them at immediate risk of potential intrusions and data leaks from bad actors. The report notes that the problem, called Xamalicious, has been around since mid-2020, and attackers may still be at risk if they haven’t physically checked their devices and cleaned their software…

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Beeper Mini made it possible for iMessage to work on Android but now that dream could prematurely end thanks to Apple. News 

Full Story: iMessage App for Android Users to be Discontinued in the Near Future

Android users finally got a chance to use iMessage thanks to Beeper Mini, which was able to emulate Apple’s security and privacy standards. The app has been making headlines for the past few weeks, but it looks like the joy is likely to be short-lived. Beeper Mini’s developers claim to have worked on the iMessage code from scratch, which allowed them to offer an iMessage-like service on Android, but many people didn’t know that it still used an iMessage server. Apple was able to block Beeper Mini from accessing iMessage,…

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The new medication feature will be available to millions of Android users who can manually add the details of the medicines they take. News 

Your Phone Can Send Medicine Reminders to Android Users

Health is a central part of everyone’s lifestyle, and it has become common for many people to use health apps on their phones to track their vital signs. And now one brand is taking this help to the next level, allowing you to keep track of all your prescribed medications and also remind you to take them. The new medication feature comes via the Samsung Health app, where you can manually enter information about the medications you’re taking, when you need to take them, and even mention the shape and…

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Apple iPhones let you know exactly how much your battery has degraded, and now it appears that Android could copy this feature from iOS. News 

Android Could Soon Introduce Battery Health Feature Similar to iPhone

All smartphones have lithium-ion batteries that provide power, and due to their chemical nature, they can lose their ability to hold a charge over time. So while your phone battery is inevitable, there are ways you can help slow down the process, increasing the amount of time you can comfortably use your device. Apple’s iPhones tell you exactly how much your battery is depleted to solve this problem, and now it looks like Android could copy this feature from iOS and bring it to the Pixel and other Android smartphones.…

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iMessage works for millions on iPhones and Apple has made no attempt to launch on Android, but this app did give them the option. News 

Does it matter to you that iMessage is now compatible with Android phones?

People like to use messaging apps, and that goes without saying. You have WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and even Instagram to some extent. But when you talk about closed platform apps, you can rely on iMessage for iPhones and RCS for Android devices. Apple’s history and strategy meant that iMessage never came to Android. So it had always been a third-party hand that could bring iMessage to Android users, which happened through Sunbird and now Beeper Mini. The latest updates point to a fundamental problem with trying to bring a closed…

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Play Store apps can be accessed using Google account from any device but soon you can even remove the apps. Gadgets 

Here’s How Android Users Can Soon Remove Apps from PC, Phone, or Watch

Imagine if you had the power to remove apps from your account on any device. Google plans to give Android users this option in the near future, as long as they use the same account on all devices. Android users already had the option to install apps on multiple devices running on the same account. But in the upcoming version of Google Play Store, you will be able to install and uninstall from any device connected to your account. The app’s remote installation feature has been teased to work on…

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Google could soon bring the ability to allow a cloud-based service to make its entire contents available to the Android Photo Picker. News 

Adding photos from the cloud to apps may soon become effortless for Android users.

If you’re on Android, you know that importing photos from Google Photos in some apps isn’t the best experience, but from the looks of things, it looks like Google is working on adding a new “cloud media app” to Android Photo Picker, as reported by Android Authority. For the uninitiated, Google introduced a new “Photo Picker” app starting with Android 13 that allows users to choose exactly which photos are shared with the app. However, this feature lacks support for cloud photos stored in services such as Google Photos, causing…

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Google could be taking a stand against phishing on Android and preparing to add a new feature that will detect malicious apps. News 

In-built Hacker Protection May Soon Be Available for Android

Today, encountering malicious objects on the Internet, and especially objects like phishing, is not new. Recently, there has been a sharp increase in such attacks, and many unsuspecting victims have become targets of these attacks. It is of utmost importance that you check each app or website before logging in or entering your sensitive information. But now it looks like Google may be cracking down on phishing on Android and preparing to add a new feature that detects malicious apps, according to a report from Android Police. Android expert and…

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Google Files' Smart Search feature is currently under testing, and it allows users to search for files like images and PDFs depending on what is inside them. News 

Google Files to Introduce Content-Based Search for Images and PDFs in the Near Future

There must have been times in your life when you wanted to find an important file on your mobile device but failed to create or save it because of the random file name you chose. This can cause a lot of frustration and therefore waste valuable time. But what if there was a solution that could mitigate this problem by letting you search what’s in the file? Yes, the search giant is working on a Google Files feature that will let you do just that. As reported by Android Police,…

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