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So far, Google has launched two developer previews and eight betas for Android 13, with the eighth beta landing on July 13. These were early versions of the operating system. However, the latest beta is a release candidate, which means it is very nearly complete. Given how far along the program has progressed, you could feel eager for
The most recent version of the well-known software build tool used in Android development and other areas, Gradle 7.0, provides support for Java 16 and faster incremental builds. To speed up incremental builds, file system watching is now enabled by default in the Gradle 7.0 version, which was released on April 9. Gradle 6.5 offered
The Intelligence Bureau (IB), India's domestic spy agency, issued a warning to soldiers not to use certain Chinese eavesdropping Android apps as a matter of national security. 42 Chinese Android apps, including some well-known ones like We Chat, True Caller, UC Browser, and UC News, have been listed by the IB as purportedly gathering crucial
To give early customers a chance to test the future software release before the stable deployment, OnePlus released the first Android 13 beta update for the OnePlus 10 Pro last month. The previous build, however, had a number of flaws, thus OnePlus is currently distributing a new Android 13 beta release for the OnePlus 10
Kotlin 1.7.0, an update to the JVM, web, and mobile programming language from JetBrains, includes an alpha version of the ground-breaking K2 compiler. K2 is designed to accelerate the creation of new language features, unify the platforms that Kotlin supports, and offer an API for compiler modifications in addition to enhancing performance. However, the alpha
There are much more entry-level cellphones than flagships on the market. Because of the low-end specifications of these cellphones, it is highly typical for them to have poor speeds. Even tiny apps can cause the smartphone to hang on low-end hardware. Furthermore, many web pages may take a long time to load. If you have
Telegram‘s founder Pavel Durov has disclosed that the company plans to add a premium membership service to its already remarkable feature set. Telegram is a popular chat app that prioritizes privacy and security. It competes with WhatsApp and Signal in the same market, but it stands out for the sheer variety of functions it offers
For your Google Pixel phone with Android 13, today is a huge day: we've reached the platform stability stage of the development cycle. The third beta of Android 13 is now available, and things are looking fantastic. All app-facing behaviors and APIs are final in this Beta 3 build, which is available on the Pixel
There is no universal way for backing up and restoring Android phones that works for everyone. To keep things simple but effective, many users may choose a cloud-based system with automatic backups. Others, on the other hand, may want to store them offline and manually create backups for safekeeping. There is no right or wrong
Only one name comes to mind when it comes to privacy-friendly search engines: DuckDuckGo. As narrow as it is, the company has managed to spin its success in other directions, including a privacy-focused browser for Android and iOS that is reportedly devoid of trackers. According to a new revelation, DuckDuckGo's cooperation with Microsoft may have
Google and the community have been playing a cat and mouse game for a long time over evading SafetyNet. The community enjoys tinkering with the software on their phones, which usually starts with bootloader unlocking. However, this trips SafetyNet, causing a number of popular apps to cease working on the phone, some of which are
The start of the year is usually slow, but we've had some good sales today, including some fantastic standouts. The first is Old Man's Journey, a beautiful adventure game with a touching plot. The next game is Hexologic, which is similar to Sudoku but uses hexagons instead of squares. Last but not least, there's ELOH,
Russia has been invading Ukraine for over a month, and concerns about cybersecurity are growing. Even before the invasion, US officials blamed Russia for cyberattacks on Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and two banks. While the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has stated that there are no particular or credible cyberthreats aimed at the US,
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The first beta build of the Paranoid Android Sapphire ROM for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro has just been released by the Paranoid Android team. For quite some time, an Alpha version of the Android 12 based ROM has been available for both phones. The new beta version, on the other hand, offers
If Android were a car engine, and you popped the hood and poked around a bit, you'd find the label “Linux” etched on the engine block. The open-source operating system provides the starting point that Android's built on top of, but sharing code also means sharing vulnerabilities. Now a newly discovered Linux kernel bug is raising concerns
TCL has just released the TCL 30 XE 5G, a low-cost phone with some impressive specs. TCL has produced a number of fascinating phones since establishing its own brand. This company is focusing on manufacturing affordable phones as well as challenging the luxury market and working on a foldable phone. The TCL 30 XE 5G
Staying on top of the ever-changing environment of mobile security is one of the most difficult tasks for Android users. While Google has made significant progress in combating malware on its platform, fraudsters are quick to change their tactics. Under the guise of “Fast Cleaner,” security experts have discovered a new banking virus. ThreatFabric, a
When you download offline maps, you can access Google Maps' most useful features even when you're not connected to the internet. If you're traveling in a distant place with spotty service or to a foreign nation where you may not have access to a data plan, it's a terrific option. When using Maps offline, not
