Google Maps has introduced a new feature for smartphone users, allowing them to explore historical Street View imagery directly from their mobile devices. Read More: Google Maps update makes it look more like the real world The update comes as Google celebrates the 15th anniversary of its Street View service, one of the platform’s most popular […]
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YouTube tests new app layout for mobile users
YouTube is testing a new user interface for its mobile app, introducing layout changes to the Home and Subscription feeds aimed at making content discovery faster and more convenient for users. According to the company, the experimental redesign is currently being rolled out to a limited number of users on both Android and iOS devices […]
40% of Android phones at risk, Google urges upgrade
In a concerning warning, Google has revealed that roughly 40% of Android smartphones worldwide are vulnerable to malware and spyware attacks, urging users to upgrade to newer devices to ensure security. The technology giant noted that the devices at greatest risk are those running Android 12 or older, which no longer receive security updates. As […]
Snapseed 3.0 confirmed for Android release in 2026
Google has confirmed that Snapseed 3.0, the major update to its popular photo-editing app, will be released on Android later this year, following its iOS debut in June 2025. The Snapseed team shared the news on Reddit in late December, noting that development for Android began in November 2025 and that the release is still […]
Red Dead Redemption launches on Netflix for mobile devices
Red Dead Redemption is now available on Netflix’s gaming catalog as of Tuesday, marking the first official release of the game on iOS and Android devices. The mobile version is accessible exclusively to Netflix subscribers and features touch-screen controls for shooting and navigation, offering a single-player campaign experience online. However, the game does not include […]
Apple developing AppMigrationKit to enable iOS–Android data transfers
CUPERTINO: Apple is developing a new framework called AppMigrationKit, designed to make it easier for users to migrate app data between Apple and Android devices, marking a rare step toward greater cross-platform compatibility. According to Apple’s documentation, the AppMigrationKit will be compatible with devices running iOS 26.1 and later, as well as iPadOS. The framework, […]
Apple must ease restrictions on app developers, judge rules
Apple was compelled by a federal judge on Friday to quit preventing app creators from directing clients to alternate methods to pay for their services, which might let enterprises avoid Apple’s charge of as much as 30% on some software purchases. If this executive order is implemented, a $100 billion online industry would be thrown […]
Microsoft’s Windows 11 will allow for Android apps
Microsoft on Thursday unveiled a new version of the Windows software powering most of the world’s computers, opening the door to apps tailored for Google-backed Android operating system. The US technology titan said Windows 11 will be available this holiday season as a free update to its predecessor. “Today marks a major milestone in the […]
Huawei launches own operating system to rival Android
Chinese telecom giant Huawei unveiled its own operating system on Friday, as it faces the threat of losing access to Android systems amid escalating US-China trade tensions. Richard Yu, the head of Huawei’s consumer business, told a press conference in the southern city of Dongguan that the new system, called HarmonyOS or HongMeng in Chinese, […]