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Popular Android financial help app is actually dangerous malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published 25 February 25

An Android app with 100,000 downloads was found to actually be malicious.

Samsung and Xiaomi remove AdGuard VPN from Russian app stores – here’s what we know so far

By Chiara Castro last updated 16 May 25

Samsung and Xiaomi join the list of Big Tech giants facilitating Russia's censorship, killing the AdGuard VPN app from their official app stores in the country.

Google is shutting down Play Movies & TV, but don't worry, your purchases are safe

By Cesar Cadenas published 12 December 23

To assist with the transition, your media purchases will be sent to Android TV and YouTube for safe keeping.

Looks like Google's Gemini AI is coming to earbuds soon, and will get a Spotify extension to match

By Rowan Davies published 6 August 24

AI will be one of the focal points of next week's Made by Google event, and there's a chance Google's Gemini assistant will play a big part in the next line of Pixel Buds.

Lawsuit claims Google is profiting from gift card fraud

By Craig Hale published 7 March 24

Gift card fraud is rife, and Google Play scams make up about one in five, but Google isn’t helping victims, new lawsuit claims.

Google's free NotebookLM AI app is out now for Android and iOS – here's why it's a day-one download for me

By David Nield published 20 May 25

One of Google's best AI tools is now available for free on your mobile platform of choice.

This dangerous new malware is hitting iOS and Android phones alike - and it's even stealing photos and crypto

By Benedict Collins published 24 June 25

SparkKitty is prowling through smartphone photo libraries to steal access to your crypto wallet.

Chromebook owners are getting a much-wanted feature – a central hub to find all the best apps for their laptop

By Muskaan Saxena published 9 May 24

Chromebook owners are getting a new way to find and download the best ChromeOS and Android apps.

Google has a new chess game that lets you design the pieces with AI

By Graham Barlow published 28 November 24

Google GenChess lets you design your chess pieces with AI and then play the board.

Android looks set to improve the Fast Pair experience for wireless earbuds

By David Nield published 21 July 25

Hidden code in Google Play Services suggests that a revamped look for earbuds battery status is on the way.

Google Authenticator adds new features and a complete redesign

By Benedict Collins published 12 August 24

Google Authenticator for Android has received new features, and a complete redesign with Material You refresh.

It looks like Google is bringing the Play Store to VR, and I hope it doesn't just come to Samsung's XR headset

By Hamish Hector published 30 October 24

It looks like Google is bringing the Play Store to VR, but when it will it launch?

Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe, and Fall Guys are available on mobile as the Epic Games Store launches for iOS in the EU and for Android worldwide

By Dashiell Wood published 16 August 24

The Epic Games Store is now available for iOS in the EU and for Android worldwide.

Google’s Gemini AI app could soon let you sync and control your favorite music streaming service

By Kristina Terech published 22 April 24

Google's Gemini AI, looking to become users’ choice digital assistant, might soon be getting music streaming service integration, offering seamless music control.

Is your data safe? Google's new Play Store age checks raise privacy questions

By Rene Millman published 30 October 25

Some users will now be required to prove they are over 18 to download certain apps

Google is finally ready to make Chromebook apps easier to use

By Allisa James published 4 March 24

Google Chromebook will finally have a new way to organize all its apps through App Mall.

Google fully launches VPN for Pixel users

By Chiara Castro published 17 June 24

Pixel 7/Pro, 7a, and Fold owners no longer need Android 14 QPR3 to get the rebranded built-in VPN. Here's all you need to know.

The Google Pixel 8 Pro just got a big AI update – the AI Core app explained

By David Nield published 28 November 23

Google's most premium 2023 flagship phone has its first AI patch, but it's not clear what exactly is changing.

Google I/O 2025 as it happened: AI Search, Veo, Flow, Gemini, Android XR, and all the big announcements

By John-Anthony Disotto, Graham Barlow, Lance Ulanoff last updated 22 May 25

Google I/O 2025 live blog covering all the major announcements, including Android XR updates, new Gemini features, and more.

Google officially kicks Kaspersky antivirus software app off the Play Store

By Mike Moore published 7 October 24

Android users no longer able to download Kaspersky antivirus app.

Oh dear... Google just accidentally revealed all four Pixel 10 models

By James Rogerson published 24 July 25

A banner advert in the Google Play Store has revealed all four Pixel 10 phones from the back, while other leaks highlight the possible dimensions and colors.

Want to try Gemini Live? You don't need to subscribe to Gemini Advanced anymore, it's free for all Android users

By John-Anthony Disotto published 13 September 24

Gemini Live, Google's impressive voice assistant, was once packaged as a paid subscription but now it's free.

Google is giving Android users hands-free navigation and a way to talk with emojis

By Cesar Cadenas published 17 May 24

Google is rolling out a huge accessbility update to people with disabilities navigate the world.

Google fumbles Gemini Super Bowl ad's cheese statistic

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 8 February 25

Google Gemini Super Bowl ad has a cheesy mistake.

Android Automotive is my favorite car infotainment system – and it's finally going to get a lot more apps soon

By Leon Poultney published 17 January 25

Google has announced a "car ready mobile apps program" that should bring a lot more apps to Android Automotive soon.

These malicious Android apps were installed over 60 million times - here's how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated 20 March 25

Bitdefender uncovers a large-scale ad fraud campaign employing hundreds of Android apps.

You can officially say goodbye to Google Podcasts in 2024 – it’s YouTube Music from now on

By Rowan Davies published 11 December 23

Mark your calendars for Spring 2024, Google Podcasts will officially shut down and YouTube Music will become a Google go-to for podcast listening

Android lovers finally get their taste of the Sora app, and now we'll see twice as much AI slop

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 5 November 25

OpenAI’s viral AI video app hits billions of Android phones, bringing cinematic selfies, AI cameos, and copyright chaos with it.

Circle to Search on Galaxy phones can now look up music – here's how to get it

By Cesar Cadenas published 21 August 24

Google is slowly rolling out a new update that lets you search up songs playing on an app or from an external source.

Dangerous Android malware targets US banking apps - 50,000 people already affected, make sure you're not next

By Sead Fadilpašić published 9 July 25

Anatsa trojan returns on the Play Store once again, but Google moves to strike it.

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