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Google Quietly Made Gemini Available on Older Android Phones

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Google launched the Gemini app on Android back in February, alongside the AI's general rebrand. (Gemini used to be called Bard, if you recall.) With it, you can access Google's AI to do the general chatbot things you expect from a…

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How to Join the Android Beta Program

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Test the latest versions of Android before they go mainstream

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HMD Vibe and Pulse are the company’s first Nokia-free Android phones

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HMD Global revived the Nokia brand for smartphones a few years back and, now, it’s using its own brand for a duo of new Android phones that will go on sale starting next month.

How to transfer data to a new Android phone

Switching to a new phone is fun and exciting but can be tedious if you have many apps and a lot of data to transfer over. Luckily, some excellent cloud storage services can make it quick and easy to transfer files, settings, and app data…

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Google Calendar for Android just made it way easier to scroll through months

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An update to Google Calendar on Android is rolling out, which makes it significantly easier to scroll through months.

WhatsApp rolls out passkey support on iOS, removing the need for users to deal with SMS one-time passcodes, six months after introducing the feature on Android (Aisha Malik/TechCrunch)

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WhatsApp rolls out passkey support on iOS, removing the need for users to deal with SMS one-time passcodes, six months after introducing the feature on Android — WhatsApp is introducing support for passkey verification on iOS, removing the…

How to set up Do Not Disturb in Android 14

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If you need to take a break from your Android device, we can help you set up Do Not Disturb in Android 14, along with making certain exceptions to let important calls and notifications through.

Audio giant Moondrop reveals full details about its first Android phone (Update)

Update: April 24, 2024 (2:56 PM ET): Moondrop has revealed the price and release date for MIAD 01 on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. The Moondrop MIAD 01 is priced at 2,499 RMB (~$345) and will be available in China on April 25.…

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After years of making Nokia phones, HMD releases its own Android phones — and one of them is under $150

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Best known for making Nokia phones, Finnish company HMD Global is launching its first ever branded phones with the HMD Vibe, HMD Pulse, HMD Pulse Plus, and HMD Pulse Pro.

3 ways the Reddit app just got easier for you to use on Android and iOS

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Getting the most up-to-date information on Reddit when you're on the go is now simpler.

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iPhone activation market share hits new low as Android dominates

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CIRP is out with a report on how iPhone activations compare to Android in the US. The latest data shows a notable drop over the last year bringing Apple’s US smartphone market share of new activations back in time six years.

We may soon start to see more ad-filled customized lock screens on some Android devices

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We may soon start to see more ad-filled customized lock screens on some Android devices

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Huawei plans to compete with Android and iOS after announcing its HarmonyOS global expansion

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During the Analyst Summit 2024, Huawei’s chairman Xu Zhijun unveiled the company’s strategy for HarmonyOS global expansion. Despite facing US sanctions, Huawei aims to position HarmonyOS as a prominent contender in the mobile operating…

Android Auto 11.8 rolling out with major redesign to settings [Gallery]

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Android Auto is finally giving its settings menu an overhaul, with a redesign now rolling out to users. Here’s what’s new.

Roku adds 9 free channels for Fire Stick, iPhone and Android users and there’s a huge treat for retro TV fans

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ROKU viewers can now enjoy nine extra TV channels without paying a penny.

Roku adds 9 free channels for Fire Stick, iPhone and Android users and there’s a huge treat for retro TV fans

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ROKU viewers can now enjoy nine extra TV channels without paying a penny.

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Android 15 tipped for 'Even Dimmer' mode to make your phone less annoying at bedtime

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Android 15 adds a new extra-dim feature to make using a phone more comfortable while in low light conditions.

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Want to use Gemini AI on an older Android phone? It now works on OS versions before Android 12

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Now people with an Android 10 or 11 smartphone can use the Gemini app, plus a new feature has been spotted, namely a 'conversation mode' for the AI. Continue reading at TweakTown >

Best Portable Chargers and Power Banks to Buy for Android in 2024

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Find your Android phone running out of charge on the go? Get a quick top-up with one of our best Android power bank picks.

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Take These Steps to Customize Your Android Notifications

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Left unchecked, our smartphones can become constant distractions, buzzing and bleeping all throughout the day—so much so that it can be difficult to do anything else in between reading and replying to messages, and scrolling through feeds.…