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

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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 provide clarity on app origins and offer a seamless updating process for users. While the Google Play Store is the standard, exploring third-party sources...

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

The Samsung Galaxy Watch lineup regularly makes it on the best Android smartwatches list due to its excellent health monitoring capabilities, refined designs, and advanced sensors. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is the newest addition to the series. Despite its familiar appearance, the watch features upgrades like a faster processor, a new AI algorithm, sleep apnea detection, and more.

How to link Google Fit with your Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

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

Google invests time and effort to keep the Play Store in-shape, but AI in App Highlights is currently providing incorrect info. Google's AI struggles with accurate app descriptions, labeling WhatsApp as an audio editing app. While AI has potential, it needs supervision - efforts like manual review can prevent misleading...

Google's AI app highlights are generating really weird Play Store descriptions

Malware has been the bane of everyone's online existence, because it serves as the easiest back-door entry for perpetrators of cybercrime and thievery. Google is usually on its toes, keeping the Play Store free of nefarious apps and ensuring prompt delivery of Android security patches, but some attackers manage to stay ahead of the curve and still steal money or personal information from victims. One such malware was recently caught in the wild targeting Android devices, stealing all financial data on them, and then wiping them clean.

A new Android malware is emptying bank accounts and wiping devices

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Samsung is set to issue an 'early' security upgrade earlier that patches a "critical" cyber flaw that has been exploited by hackers. The vulnerability is such a risk that the US government raised red flags about it last month among federal staff. The August 2024 security patch fixes a “critical”...

Millions of Samsung phone owners to receive ‘early’ upgrade next month after Google finds ‘critical’ Android threat

LineageOS 21 breathes new life into aging smartphones, extending their functionality, security, and stability with Android 14. The custom ROM now supports additional devices like the LG G7 ThinQ, Realme 9 Pro 5G, and Poco F4, preventing e-waste in the process. Devices left without updates, like the Samsung Galaxy Note...

Extended LineageOS 21 support means more devices now have a second chance at life

If I had to buy one phone and one phone only, it would be a Galaxy Z Fold 6. Thinner and lighter than previous Samsung foldables. I’ve been reviewing Android phones long enough to remember when they were fun. Every few months, one OEM or another would try something wacky that ended up falling flat — there were phones with game controllers (Xperia Play), projectors (Galaxy Beam), modular chins (LG G5), and all kinds of weird curves (who could forget the LG G Flex). But through trial and error, the smartphone formula has been refined to the point that most modern devices are nearly identical flat glass slabs. Some are faster or have better cameras, but the fundamentals of mobile computing don’t change when everything is so similar.

If I didn't have to review other phones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 would be the only one I'd use

Samsung showcased two promising foldables during Samsung Galaxy Unpacked in Paris: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. Like the Galaxy Z Flip 6, transferring an eSIM isn't straightforward on a Galaxy Z Fold 6 compared to inserting a physical card. This guide walks you through the steps for transferring and activating your eSIM on your Galaxy Z Fold 6.

How to activate and transfer your eSIM to your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

HTC One (M8) Android phones have come a long way since the T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream) from 2008. Today, they're available in almost all shapes and sizes. After reviewing and using various Android phones for several years, I can confidently say these are my all-time favorites. 1 HTC Google Nexus...

I Review Android Phones for a Living: Here Are My 6 Favorites of All Time

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a slight hardware upgrade over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, bolstering the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip instead of the Gen 2, designed to handle gaming and multitasking on a grander scale. However, the Galaxy AI integration is what sets these devices apart. Like the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, you can access new features with an improved AI experience. Below, we review the best features that make the Galaxy Z Fold 6 shine above every other option.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: 7 best features to try on your new phone

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs the OnePlus 12 is a battle I didn't expect to care about at the start of the year. However, both companies' flagship candybar phones are beasts. Is picking between the two the toughest decision in the smartphone space right now?

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. OnePlus 12: The toughest decision in the smartphone space? [Video]

Google Chrome is shifting to Manifest V3 framework, rendering V2 extensions including adblockers like uBlock Origin obsolete. Users face warnings and need to switch to newer V3-based extensions for comparable features. Manifest V3 extensions will be the only ones supported in Chrome by the beginning of next year, but enterprise...

Google Chrome has started warning users that their ad blockers may soon be disabled

Is the Samsung Galaxy Ring a replacement for your smartwatch or an accessory for it?. The latter is how Samsung has decided to position its first smart ring, pitching hard that it’s at its best alongside a Galaxy Watch. It’s an ecosystem play that somewhat misses the point - and the appeal - of a fitness tracker small enough to slot onto your finger. It also undersells the Galaxy Ring, which does just as well as key rivals from Oura or Ultrahuman at monitoring your health, recording your workouts, and tracking your sleep.

Samsung's Galaxy Ring is the best smart ring, for whatever that's worth

While most have moved on to popular messaging apps like WhatsApp and RCS, SMS is still a valid way to communicate in 2024. SMS is less secure than its newer messaging counterparts, which means, shady players can use it for nefarious means. Luckily, Google offers Android users plenty of protection...

Google explains how Android protects against stingrays, SMS blasters, and smishing

The Google Play Store houses millions of apps and games. You may have multiple browsers, PDF editors, video players, image viewers, music players, and other apps installed on your Android phone that open and run the same type of files. If you are tired of using the stock music player or browser on Android, set and clear default apps and make your Android experience truly yours.

How to set and clear default apps on Android

WhatsApp hasn't been a segment leader in terms of features because it often trails our favorite chat apps like Telegram, but improvement is perennial as the app evolves with new functionality added or tested in the beta versions almost every week. However, it can be difficult to keep track of...

Best WhatsApp features added in July 2024

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What could Google One Lite be?

Google One remains an excellent option for those engrossed in the Google ecosystem. With a low starting price, simple backup system, and additional Google One features...

What could Google One Lite be?

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