In December, Xiaomi took the wraps off its latest high-end smartphone pair, the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. That unveiling was only for the Chinese market, however, and we’re still waiting on these two being introduced to global markets. That may happen sooner, rather than later, now that the global models of these phones are starting to get certified in countries other than China.
The…
Google Account switcher on the web gets Material You redesign
January 21, 2023
After debuting in Messages on Android, the Google Account switcher on the web is getting a Material You redesign.
It features rounded corners for all elements with two main containers. The foreground one features a larger profile avatar with name and email address next to…
It appears that our initial expectations were true after all. Honor will introduce the new Magic5 series at this year’s MWC in Barcelona. In case you’ve missed it, Honor hasn’t officially confirmed its presence at this year’s MWC, but the…
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…
