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Google's Scam Detection feature could be coming to Xiaomi phones next, according to a new APK teardown by Android Authority. The AI-powered scam-call warning tool debuted first on Pixel devices, has since expanded to Samsung's Galaxy S26 series, and has shown signs of heading to vivo phones as well, and Android Authority now says it's ...
Cybersecurity researchers at ThreatFabric have disclosed a new Android banking trojan called StreamRat that was pushed to Spanish-speaking users through a fake television-streaming campaign on Meta and can hand its operators near-complete control of an infected device. According to ThreatFabric, the campaign's advertising focused on Spain and reached an estimated 570,950 Meta accounts in the ...
Google has introduced new Android RAM rules for app developers, tightening memory-management requirements as a global RAM shortage continues to squeeze the smartphone industry. Developers have until February 2027 to make their apps use RAM more efficiently, an effort meant to keep apps running smoothly even on phones with limited memory. Under the updated guidelines, ...
Google Tensor G6 is the custom processor powering the Pixel 11 series and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, with Google prioritizing energy efficiency and on-device AI over benchmark-leading specifications. The chip brings an upgraded CPU, a faster TPU, a new ISP, and a custom modem, enabling features that include 4K Portrait Video, Instant Night Sight, and ...
Google Pixel HiLight is the official name of the ambient LED system built around the camera flash on Google’s new Pro phones. Previously known through leaks as Pixel Glow, the feature can show favorite-contact calls and Gemini activity while the phone remains face down. It is exclusive to the Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro ...
While the actual Made by Google 2026 event is still eight hours away, Google has already fully detailed the Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag. Here's a rundown of everything announced at Made by Google 2026, covering the Pixel 11 lineup along with the new watch and tracker hardware. Pixel 11 The Pixel ...
Google will begin shutting down Google Assistant on Android phones starting September 4, moving users over to Gemini as the company's default mobile voice assistant. The change comes via an email Google has started sending to users, as reported by Ars Technica. Rollout Will Happen Gradually The transition won't happen for everyone on the same ...
Google is set to unveil its Pixel 11 series on August 12, with the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold expected to headline the company's annual hardware event. Google is also expected to announce the Pixel Watch 5 and could introduce the Pixel Tag, its first Bluetooth ...
WhatsApp is finally addressing one of the biggest gaps in its web client, as WhatsApp Web now supports audio and video calls. This requires no download or installation, since it's built directly into WhatsApp Web, which has also picked up support for screen sharing, reactions, and a dedicated Calls tab showing full call history and ...
While the Pixel 9 lineup is still fresh, with its Tensor G4 chip and sleek hardware, new reports are already surfacing about the Pixel 10 and Pixel 11. For anyone who held off on the Pixel 9 series hoping for a bigger internal upgrade from Google, there may be good news on the horizon. Google ...
Practically every streaming service not named Netflix has turned to bundling over the past few years, with competitors teaming up to deliver combo packs like Disney+ and HBO Max. No service has been bundled quite as often as Peacock, though, and YouTube Premium subscribers are now joining the long list of ways to gain access ...
The invites for Google's Pixel event just landed, and the leaks have already laid out a stacked rundown of the Google Pixel 11 and Tensor G6. Tech forums have already made up their minds. Going by the leaks, the G6 looks like a regression. The G6 comes up short on CPU cores, and its graphics ...
Google is set to unveil the Pixel 11 family on August 12, and just ahead of that event, the company's VP of Devices and Services, Shakil Barkat, has confirmed what many were expecting: prices are going up across the lineup. Google Confirms Pixel Price Adjustments Barkat explained that, like other consumer tech companies, Google is ...
