We learned earlier this month that NSO’s Pegasus spyware was used to hack US State Department iPhones in Uganda, with no clue at the time who the attacker was.
A new report strongly suggests that the Ugandan government was behind the attacks, as the country – which has an appalling human rights record – is now known to have purchased the spyware. It also appears that this was, indirectly…
TWRP adds support for Xiaomi Mi 11 series, OnePlus 7T series, more
December 22, 2021
As one of the most popular third-party custom recovery tools, TWRP is an essential tool for some Android owners and tinkerers. TWRP has now added support for several devices including the Xiaomi Mi 11 series, the OnePlus 7T series, and more.
With TWRP installed on your…
Realme GT 2 Pro set for January 4 launch in China w/ ‘bio-based polymer’ design, more
December 22, 2021
Realme has confirmed the official Chinese launch date of its upcoming flagship the Realme GT 2 Pro as January 4.
As a growing player in the Android space in western markets, the BBK-owned firm is a stablemate of Oppo and OnePlus and has followed a similar path of the…
Vivaldi launches the first Android Automotive web browser, available now on Polestar 2
December 22, 2021
Vivaldi has now officially launched the first full-featured web browser for the Android Automotive platform and is available now on the Polestar 2.
The third-party web browser becomes the first such app to arrive on the Google Play Store for Android Automotive after a partnership with Polestar. In an announcement blog post, Vivaldi states that a dedicated browser has been one of the “top…
Google TV debuted on super affordable hardware in the latest Chromecast dongle, and now it’s inching its way to the most affordable TVs. TCL has just expanded Google TV to its 4-Series lineup, with prices currently starting at under $300.
The TCL 4-Series lineup is…
The OnePlus 10 series will be the brand’s first lineup fully under Oppo’s roof, and details are slowly coming out. This week, OnePlus’ Pete Lau teased on Weibo that the OnePlus 10 Pro will be coming well ahead of the expected schedule, sometime in January.
Lau simply…
There are a number of ways to get your Google Pixel smartphone updated to the latest available patch or OS. If you’re happy to take matters into your own hands, you can skip the wait by sideloading OTA update on your Google Pixel, and we’re going to show you how.
Luckily, the entire process is fairly simple and while many hardcore Android fans will know exactly what to do, not everyone is as…
Google Doodle celebrates the start of the Winter season
December 22, 2021
Google is celebrating the official start of the Winter season with an animated Doodle visible to those in the Northern Hemisphere.
Today’s Doodle highlights the Winter Solstice, which is the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and is visible in a…
January 2022 will see Google add five games to Stadia Pro in a slight decrease from the previous drop to kick off the new year in gaming.
Saturday, January 1 will see all the titles come to the $9.99 per month membership, starting with Darksiders III ($39.99):
Return to…
Review: Jabra’s Elite 3 earbuds w/ Google Fast Pair offer a great balance of features and price
December 22, 2021
In the years since Apple launched its first pair of AirPods, the market for truly wireless earbuds has absolutely exploded. Today, you can find a pair that will get the job done at just about any price point. I’ve found that when picking out earbuds, the most important thing to find is a balance that works for you, and it’s a tricky task. For the vast majority of people, though, I think the…
