#Android

Google to Challenge EU Demand to Open Android to Alternative AI Assistants

Technology 09/29/2026, 21:01

Google plans to challenge EU Commission orders under the DMA requiring Android to open up to third-party AI assistants and search data, citing security concerns.

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iQOO 16 Unveiled: Flagship with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Extreme, Triple 50MP Cameras, Ultra-Bright Display and 8400 mAh Battery

Technology 09/29/2026, 20:41

iQOO has unveiled the iQOO 16 flagship smartphone featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Extreme, a 165Hz display, an 8400 mAh battery, and triple 50MP cameras.

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Opera Browser Introduces Built-in Free eSIM for Android Users

Technology 09/29/2026, 18:38

Opera Software has added a free eSIM with 3 GB of data for travelers into its Android browser, simplifying connectivity abroad.

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Google Finally Discontinues Google Assistant on Android in Favor of Gemini

Technology 09/29/2026, 18:33

Google is forcibly shutting down Google Assistant on Android, replacing it with the Gemini neural network with no option to revert to the old version.

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The Chromebook Era is Drawing to a Close: Google Shifts Laptops to Android

Technology 09/29/2026, 11:19

Google is moving laptops to Android and launching premium Googlebooks starting at $899, concluding the multi-year era of the ChromeOS operating system development.

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Google May Ban the Installation of Russian Apps on Android Smartphones

Technology 09/25/2026, 18:51

The Russian Ministry of Digital Development considers the risk of Google blocking Russian apps on Android via verification mechanisms to be a realistic threat.

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Android Turns 18: The Journey from T-Mobile G1 to a Billion-Device Ecosystem

Technology 09/23/2026, 21:24

In September 2026, Android turned 18. The platform, which began with the HTC Dream smartphone in 2008, has become the foundation for billions of devices and the world's largest mobile ecosystem.

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Adobe Premiere for Android: a full-featured video editor with AI and 4K export, no subscription required

Technology 09/23/2026, 15:43

Adobe has released a full version of Premiere for Android with multi-track editing, 4K export, and generative AI. The basic tools are free without a Creative Cloud subscription.

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Googlebook: Google unveils premium Android laptops that challenge Windows and macOS

Technology 09/22/2026, 13:07

Google has unveiled premium Googlebook laptops running Android, featuring OLED displays and Gemini AI. Five models from Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Asus start at $899, with sales beginning on October 4, 2026.

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Google Confirms Zero-Click Attacks on Pixel: Modem Flaw Allowed Phones to Be Hacked Without a Single Click

Technology 09/18/2026, 12:08

Google confirmed the exploitation of a previously unknown zero-click vulnerability in Pixel smartphone modems: attackers gained access to the system without any interaction with the device. Users are advised to install the update.

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Googlebook: Google names pre-order launch date for premium laptops with Gemini and Intel Panther Lake chips

Technology 09/15/2026, 15:44

Google has confirmed that pre-orders for premium Googlebook laptops will open on September 21 at 4:00 PM Kyiv time. The devices, built on an Android and ChromeOS platform with Gemini and Intel Panther Lake chips, will go on sale this fall.

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Google Ditches CSV Files: Android Can Now Move Passwords Between Managers in One Click

Technology 09/11/2026, 18:05

Google has implemented automatic on-device password transfer between managers in Android, without unencrypted CSV files. The feature is already supported by Google Password Manager, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Dashlane.

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Why Switching from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy Is Harder Than It Looks: Face ID, MagSafe, and the Ecosystem's 'Software Shock'

Technology 09/09/2026, 23:28

Switching from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy promises the loss of 3D Face ID, MagSafe, and part of the Apple ecosystem. We break down exactly what the user will lose and where Samsung's and Apple's versions diverge.

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Google Completely Removes Assistant from Android Smartphones: What Changes for User Privacy

Technology 09/07/2026, 14:25

From September 4, Google is replacing the Android assistant with the Gemini AI helper. New rules: conversations are saved by default for 18 months, some chats are reviewed by moderators, and their copies are stored for up to three years.

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Google unveils September Android Drop update: Gemini in Find Hub, motion sickness protection, and new Messages features

Technology 09/04/2026, 18:28

Google has unveiled its September Android Drop update: Gemini is integrated into Find Hub, Motion Assist against motion sickness is added, Guided Vision for blind users, and new Google Messages features.

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Xiaomi Unveils Redmi Note 17 Pro Max: Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, 120Hz AMOLED, and a Battery of Up to 10,000 mAh

Technology 08/28/2026, 17:55

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chip, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and 100-watt charging. The battery is up to 10,000 mAh (9,210 mAh in Europe), starting at €599.9.

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Microsoft Found in Link to Windows Code: Smartphone Will Be Able to Shut Down and Restart a PC

Technology 08/27/2026, 17:11

Hidden commands for remotely shutting down, restarting, and putting a PC into sleep mode, as well as "update and restart" and "update and shut down" scenarios, have been found in the code of Link to Windows for Android.

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Google Pixel 11 and Tensor G6: why the flagship chip disappointed and exactly where it loses to competitors

Technology 08/26/2026, 18:40

The in-house Tensor G6 chip in the Google Pixel 11 clearly lags behind its competitors: the weak spot is the GPU, which loses by a factor of two in peak tests and drops up to 90% of its power under throttling. The bet on AI does not make up for the shortfall.

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