Android’s Security Mode Update May Break Your Favorite Customization Apps

Android's Advanced Protection Mode is getting tougher, now restricting accessibility permissions for automation and customization apps.

T-Mobile’s new network-level AI translates calls on every phone

Registrations are open as of today, Wednesday, February 11, via the T-Life app or through t-mobile.com/live-translation. Once ...

OpenAI upgrades its Responses API to support agent skills and a complete terminal shell

With OpenAI's latest updates to its Responses API — the application programming interface that allows developers on OpenAI's platform to access multiple agentic tools like web search and file search ...
9to5google

Google calls Android’s new sideloading flow ‘high friction’

Google announced changes to Android app sideloading last year that would require developer verification as a safety measure, but the company somewhat backtracked with ...
autoevolution

Recent Android Auto Update Blamed for Broken Phone Calls

These things never seem to come to an end. A new bug in Android Auto breaks down audio for phone calls, and users are blaming a December update. Few specifics are available now, but a new Android Auto ...
ExtremeTech

Android XR's New ‘Likeness’ Avatars Place a Digital You in Video Calls

Some Android XR users can now create a digital avatar of themselves, called a "Likeness," for use during headset video calls. The idea is for other members of the call to "see" a representation of the ...
techtimes

Android Accessibility Settings: How to Use Android Live Caption & Essential Assistive Tools for Everyone

Discover how to enable Android accessibility settings, use Live Caption Android, and customize essential assistive tools for a more inclusive and user-friendly smartphone experience. Pixabay, Pexels ...
Digital Trends

Android phones can warn you if you open financial apps during a scam call

This is important because: Android’s in-call scam protection is designed to guard against fraud where criminals impersonate banks or financial services. Why should I care? Scammers often call ...
ZDNet

Google just gave Android users several compelling reasons to stay (including this scam tool)

Android is moving to more frequent updates instead of yearly. The first update introduces several new features for Android. Users are getting urgent call indicators and pinned tabs. Google has ...
The Verge

Android’s new ‘Call Reason’ flags important calls before you even pick up

Friends in your contact list who also have an Android phone can signal when this call isn’t one to send to voicemail. Friends in your contact list who also have an Android phone can signal when this ...
autoevolution

Why I Gave Up on Android Auto Wireless and Started Using Cables Instead

Getting Android Auto wireless in our cars has become significantly more convenient since the debut of wireless adapters like AAWireless and Motorola MA1, as these devices make the transition from ...