FCC proposes 60-day unlocking rule for all mobile phones ( www.androidauthority.com )
Google Messages adopts double FAB to promote Gemini ( 9to5google.com )
In a rather prominent push, the “Start chat” floating action button now has a smaller Gemini FAB just above it. When you’re dealing with the rectangle, the square looks misaligned. Everything is visually correct upon scrolling.
New Medusa malware variants target Android users in seven countries ( www.bleepingcomputer.com )
Google announces surprise Pixel hardware event in August ( www.theverge.com )
Google to show your movie/TV reviews and Search notes in a public 'profile' next week ( 9to5google.com )
Starting on June 24, Google will start showing your movie and TV reviews, as well as Search notes, in a public profile.
Used VPN for cheaper YouTube Premium? Congrats, your subscription has been canceled ( www.androidauthority.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/35022759
LineageOS 21 now officially supports the Nintendo Switch ( 9to5google.com )
Google is expanding Gemini access inside Google Messages to more devices ( www.androidpolice.com )
LineageOS 21 now officially supports Chromecast with Google TV (4K) ( 9to5google.com )
Apple is bringing RCS to the iPhone in iOS 18 ( www.theverge.com )
Apple has announced that its Messages app will support the RCS messaging standard in iOS 18. RCS offers more advanced features compared to traditional SMS, including higher-quality media, typing indicators, and end-to-end encryption. This move will improve messaging between iOS and Android devices, which currently rely on the...
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion review ( www.gsmarena.com )
The Google Gemini app for Android is now available in the UK and EU ( www.gsmarena.com )
Google Assistant continues to crumble in the 'Gemini era' ( 9to5google.com )
Has anyone ever heard of or used this webapp converter before? ( play.google.com )
It looks like a very well built app to convert web pages to lite apps. It also seems to be based on Firefox and seems to include something similar to that of Firefox Multiaccount Containers for every webapp, on top of an adblocker. Seems very neat. Just wondering if anyone knows anything about whether or not it is open source...
Google Play Store quietly rolls out feature to uninstall apps remotely ( www.androidauthority.com )
Google appears to have quietly rolled out a feature to the Play Store that allows users to remotely uninstall apps from other devices.
Poco F6 Pro review ( www.gsmarena.com )
Google Pixel 9 successor: First proof of a "Samsung-free" Tensor G5 chip in the Pixel 10 ( www.notebookcheck.net )
Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim (or Ultra) is coming alongside the Galaxy S25 series ( www.gsmarena.com )
GSMArena | Sony Xperia 10 VI review ( www.gsmarena.com )
Got to agree with the conclusion of the review, while this seems like a decent offering (and I personally like the "retro" look), for Є400, you might as well get a A55 with a much better screen and probably longer security support (Android OS updates aren't that important these days).
8 new accessibility updates across Lookout, Google Maps and more ( blog.google )
Privacy-focused mobile operating system /e/OS rolls out new version ( betanews.com )
I tracked SOT on my Pixel 8 for 2 months across stock and GrapheneOS ( imgur.com )
Conclusion...
Android's new anti-theft features ( blog.google )
Android boosting security with Theft Detection Lock, factory reset protection ( 9to5google.com )
In addition to Private Space, Android at I/O 2024 is really working to boost the mobile operating system’s theft, security, and privacy protections.
Google Messages' text editing feature is live for beta users, and it could come to you soon ( www.androidauthority.com )
Google Messages' sent text editing feature has now begun rolling out to beta users, indicating that stable rollout is around the corner.
