Chrome finally lets you tell websites to ease off the stalking
… This change also affects web developers. Google plans to release new APIs that let developers request an approximate location or specify whether they really need a precise one. …
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Android 17 will soon tell you whether your OS is legit
… Separately, developers use either Play Integrity API or Key Attestation for device transparency and making device trust decisions. Our goal is to empower users on licensed devices with OS clarity without restricting the broader Android developer community. …
OnePlus confirms regional roadmap rethink amid key employee departures
… All users’ after-sales support, software updates, and rights commitments are fully guaranteed. …
You’ll soon be able to point and click your way around Google TV like you're using a Wiimote
… Developers are being directed to tell Google Play if their apps are designed to support pointers. …
Wear OS 7 announced: A more efficient and intelligent smartwatch platform
… Android Developers Blog Google is also bringing Live Updates to watches as part of Wear OS 7. This will give users important, real-time info with a quick glance at the wrist. “For supporting OEMs, Live Updates published by your phone app will also be bridged to users’ watches,” Google adds. …
Check out this bizarre Google Wallet bug causing the app to flicker wildly
… Developer Options: If you have Developer Options enabled, ensure “Show surface updates” or “HW overlays” are turned off. …
Take a Message on your Google Pixel is almost ready for easy custom greetings
… Not only do we see that introductory messages telling users about the feature’s arrival, but we’re now able to get recordings to actually work: Of course, you’re still not obligated to record custom voicemail greetings for each and every one of your contacts, and any you don’t assign custom recordi… …
One UI 9 beta brings Samsung's most aggressive anti-distraction tool yet (Updated: Screenshots)
… The most telling set of strings we found about the feature is titled “Network management for concentration,” describing the tool in great detail. …
Google Voice's lack of RCS support is making me the outcast of my group chat
… If the lack of RCS weren’t telling enough, try this on for size: Google Voice has ZERO Gemini integration, whatsoever. …
Google officially announces The Android Show I/O Edition, teases huge year ahead
… It’s Google’s way of separating Android announcements from the main Google I/O keynote, and by giving Android its own dedicated showcase ahead of the conference, Google can focus squarely on what’s new with the platform, without those updates getting drowned out by the wave of AI announcements expe… …