Canalys is ready with its report on the Indian market for Q4 of last year and the full 2022. This is the first time we saw a decline in shipments in Q4 compared to Q3. Year-on-year the final quarter saw volumes drop by an astonishing 27% and pushed the overall result for the year to a 6% decline compared to 2021.
For the first time in 20 quarters Samsung took the top spot as the biggest smartphone…
You’ll now see algorithmic tweets by default as Twitter brings ‘For You’ tab to Android
January 21, 2023
After debuting on iOS last week and also since coming to the web, Twitter is now rolling out the “For You” tab on Android devices.
Rolling out now in what appears to be an account-based, server-side update, the “For You” tab on Android devices works just like it…
After launching Android 13 in the latter portion of 2022, we’re solely focused on the next iteration. Based on previous roadmaps, the developer preview launch phase for Android 14 could be right around the corner. So when could we see the full release?
A lot of what…
Google’s tools are once again being abused to send unwanted emails, with attackers now using Google Classroom to deliver spam.
Unwanted spam emails are nearly as old as email itself, with malicious groups constantly working on new tricks to have their messages bypass Gmail and Outlook spam filters. One of the best ways to get around a spam filter is to have an email come from a trusted sender…
Google Search seemingly won’t penalize AI-generated articles as long as they’re still ‘useful’
January 21, 2023
As ChatGPT took the world by storm in recent months, it’s also since come out that major publication CNET has been publishing articles written by AI. Apparently, Google Search won’t be penalizing that content.
Speaking to Futurism, Google Search public liaison Danny…
Smart Lock becoming ‘Extend Unlock’ as Wear OS Watch Unlock ‘upgrade’ requires Android 13
January 21, 2023
We’re still waiting for the ability to use Wear OS to unlock Android devices and Chromebooks. Watch Unlock was demoed earlier this year, and ongoing work reveals how Smart Lock will be sticking around as “Extend Unlock.”
About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight”…
The Razer Kishi V2 is a competent direct controller for Android devices and with that, mobile games become something a little more special. Now, the Kishi V2 is getting Virtual Controller Mode, which allows users to play touchscreen-only games with the physical controller.
Physical controllers are great for Android. They provide a way for users to interact with a physical input scheme, rather…
Similar to last cycle, Google is rolling out Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2.1 for Pixel phones as a bug fixer today.
Google identifies the following issues and fixes in this “minor update” to the initial Beta 2 release:
Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented devices from…
The death of Android TV is near; long live Google TV
January 21, 2023
Google launched Android TV in 2014, but it took several years for the platform to really establish itself as a serious player. Now, “Android TV” is on its way out as Google TV takes the reins.
Over the course of nearly a decade now, “Android TV” has shown up on TVs…
Google Play Store will be forced to house other app stores by next week as India upholds ruling
January 21, 2023
Last year India hit Google with a minor fine over its control over the Android platform. The country’s Supreme Court has now upheld the decision and the demands that go along with it, which may force the Play Store to allow third-party app stores as soon as next week.
As reported by Reuters, the Supreme Court of India this week declined Google’s request to block a set of demands from the…
