Android has had problems in the past with malicious applications getting onto the Google Play Store. When that happens, users could unknowingly install those apps and create big problems. Malware, ransomware, trojans… you name it and it's possible. No vetting process is perfect, but those rogue apps often only...

How to manually scan for malicious apps on Android

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

Have you ever wondered why some apps can open web pages without switching to a browser? Android System WebView is the answer, and it is behind this seamless integration. Most Android users don’t know about the existence of this system app or how it works on their Android phones.

What Is Android System WebView? How to Enable or Disable it?

Thousands of apps on the Google Play Store may suddenly disappear next month. Google is updating its app store policies to require Android apps on the Google Play Store to actually work, with specific examples of what that means. By the end of next month, Play Store apps "designed to do nothing" or that "have no function" will not be allowed.

Google Play Store May Delete Tons of Android Apps Next Month

Samsung’s first Android 15 and One UI 7 beta is set to get a release as soon as July 29, according to Max Jambor, a reliable Samsung tipster. What’s notable about the Android 15 beta is just how big it is. According to rumors, we’re expecting several UI and feature changes, including new icons, home screen and lock screen changes, a revamped camera UI, and a version of the iPhone’s Dynamic Island.

Your Samsung phone could get a huge update on July 29

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Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

Open the Contacts app or visit contacts.google.com. Select Trash (web) or Fix & manage > Trash (app). On Samsung, another way to find deleted numbers is in Settings > Battery and device care > Storage > Contacts. When you see the contact, tap it and then choose Recover. This article...

How to Find Deleted Phone Numbers on Android

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In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

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Google Drive is a free cloud-based service that offers all users 15GB of storage tied to your Google account. This means that you can access your Drive from essentially anywhere, provided that you have internet access. The platform makes it easy to organize files under different folders and categories, with...

Google Drive just got smarter with automatic video transcriptions

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Here is a cookie from my childhood that Mom always had in the cookie jar. Peanut butter cookies were an easy favorite, and we just loved helping her make them they were super easy.

4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

Google Messages evolving with MLS to enhance security end-to-end encryption and cross-platform compatibility. MLS proposed by IETF aims to integrate Messenger, Telegram, and WhatsApp for seamless messaging. Google may collaborate with GSMA to incorporate MLS encryption into RCS Universal Profile. Google Messages has stood tall as the company’s core SMS...

Google Messages update suggests end-to-end encryption is coming to RCS Universal Profile

Your Android phone holds many mysteries. If you take the time to explore the menus and settings, you'll uncover them and improve your experience. Also, every Android phone manufacturer adds their own custom features and offers a different skin, which keeps the user interface interesting. We've compiled the top five secret features for you so you don't get lost in your settings menu.

Five Hidden Android Features You Need To Know About

Your Android phone's web browser picks up a lot of files, images and data from the websites that you visit, and a lot of that does not need to be on your phone. Whether you're using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Samsung Internet, this data stored in your cookies and cache can be helpful in some cases. It's what lets you quickly load websites you frequently access and keeps you logged into accounts you have. That's nice, but there's plenty of information in the cookies and cache of your browser that isn't necessary and could even be a privacy risk.

Your Android Phone's Web Browser Has Junk Files You Can Delete Now

New Pixel 9 Pro renders reveal four vibrant colors for the device: Rose, Obsidian, Hazel, and Porcelain. Base Pixel 9 pricing leaks suggest a price hike, starting at €899 for 128GB and €999 for 256GB models. Expect AI technology at the core of the Pixel 9, with a...

Pixel 9 colors look a lot less washed out than the Pixel 9 Pro in new renders

Google Keep is one of the oldest note-taking tools out there. While some of the software solutions may confuse users with a complex UI, hidden toolbar, half-hearted AI integration, and other unnecessary tools, Google has followed a minimalistic approach to keep it simple for casual notetakers. If you are in...

7 reasons Google Keep is the best minimalist note-taking app

Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery have partnered to offer a new bundle in the US. Save money by bundling Disney+, Hulu, and Max for $30/month, with ad-supported option at $17/month. Both bundles provide access to a wide range of content from HBO, ABC, Hulu, FX, Marvel, Disney, Warner Bros.,...

You can now bundle Disney+, Hulu, and Max together in one subscription

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Hackers used malware droppers to spread the Mandrake Android spyware via the Google Play Store for years.

This dangerous Android spyware has returned via malicious Play Store apps — delete them right now

After being under testing earlier this month, Google is rolling out Snapchat-like face filters for the Google Messages Android app. The face filter implementation allows the user to apply face filters when taking a photo or video using the Google Messages camera. The face filters appear when a user accesses...

Google starts rolling out face filters for Google Messages

If you're anything like me, you probably spend your evenings browsing through endless streaming options, looking for something to watch before calling it a night. Yet, for as much time as it takes to actually find something worth watching, you probably don't think much about the remote in your hand anymore. This deep into the streaming era, you've probably stuck with your streaming device of choice for years now — no matter how many issues can arise as these gadgets start to age.

Poll: What's your preferred streaming OS experience these days?

One UI 7 beta may launch early on July 29, offering a new Android 15 experience sooner than expected. Users in the US and Korea may get access first, with a stable version expected by late October. Expect redesigned icons similar to iOS 18, customizable lock screen actions, and a...

Samsung's biggest UI redesign could drop as early as next week

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The Google Play Store could soon offer to update your sideloaded apps

Google Play Store updates may soon offer a new option for updating sideloaded apps, increasing user control and convenience. The potential \"Update from Play\" feature could...

Google Play Store updates may soon offer a new option for updating sideloaded apps, increasing user control and convenience. The potential "Update from Play" feature could...

The Google Play Store could soon offer to update your sideloaded apps

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