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Android owners cannot use iPhone Mirroring, but they can stream their smartphone screen to a MacBook via the free Scrcpy utility or the ApowerMirror app. We break down both methods and their limitations.

OpenAI is preparing a Locked Chats feature for the Android version of ChatGPT: conversations will be hidden from the general history and opened only via a PIN code or fingerprint.

Researcher 0x50594d showed that a video call can grant root access to smartphones on Unisoc T612, T616, T606, and T7250 chips. Unisoc has not confirmed the findings, and the PoC was performed in a laboratory on devices that already had root.

Android Authority journalists found in the ChatGPT code for Android a description of a new mode: conversations can be locked with a PIN code or fingerprint and hidden from the history. OpenAI has not confirmed the launch.

Compact language models allow AI to run directly on a smartphone without the cloud, Google, or OpenAI. We examine memory requirements, available shells, and the real limitations of local assistants.

CISPA researchers found six vulnerabilities in AirDrop and Quick Share that allow disrupting file sharing from up to 30 meters away without owner confirmation. Patches have only been released for part of the issues.

Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 on the Tensor G6 chip: return of LED notifications, HiLight RGB lighting, AI speech filter in the keyboard, and a smart camera. Starting price from $899.

Google has begun rolling out Gemini in Chrome for Android in the US: the assistant summarizes pages, works with Calendar, Keep, and Gmail, while AI Pro and Ultra subscribers got the Auto Browse agentic mode for multi-step tasks.

Google is implementing a 24-hour waiting period in Android for installing APKs from unverified developers. The mechanism works through Android Developer Verifier and is tied to the mandatory identification of app authors.

Huawei's HarmonyOS 6 is installed on more than 80 million devices and is rapidly becoming the main competitor to Android and iOS. More than 170,000 new gadgets are activated daily, and the company's goal is 100 million by the end of 2026.

Google has set September 15, 2026, for the Googlebook laptop presentation: the search giant will reveal the specifications, partners, and operating system of the next-generation devices.

🚨 US court orders Google to simplify installation of third-party app stores on Android. Judge James Donato found that the company created artificial barriers and ordered them removed within a week. This is a continuation of the antitrust dispute with Epic Games, started in 2023. #Google #Android #EpicGames #AntitrustLaw

📱 Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 Pro Fold: record brightness of 3600 nits and the new Tensor G6 processor. ✨ Display is 20% brighter, zoom increased to 30x. ⚖️ Device is 20g lighter and 1mm thinner. 🔋 But the battery is reduced to 4750 mAh. 💰 Price: $1899. #Google #Pixel11Fold #Technology

🚀 Historic moment: Aptoide Games became the first third-party store in Google Play USA! This became possible after Epic Games won in court. Users no longer need to manually download APK files — competition in Android has reached a new level. 📱🇺🇸 #GooglePlay #Aptoide #TechNews

📉 **iPhone 18 Pro production costs to rise by 38%**: Memory prices have skyrocketed, and the share of memory in the smartphone's cost has reached 34%. Apple is prepared to sacrifice profit to avoid raising prices for users, while Android manufacturers will likely pass costs on to buyers. 📱🚫 A global decline in the smartphone market is expected in 2027.

🚀 Google Play has changed the rules of the game! Aptoide Games has officially appeared in the US — the first third-party app store inside Google's catalog. This is the result of the 2024 lawsuit with Epic Games. End of monopoly? 🤔 #GooglePlay #Aptoide #Android #Technology #EpicGames

🚀 Google Chrome for Android has received a major interface update! A new navigation bar with a dedicated button to launch the AI assistant Gemini has appeared. Access to the assistant is now even easier. Read the details about the redesign in our article. #GoogleChrome #Gemini #Android #Technology

🤖 Google is preparing a revolutionary Conversation Capture feature for Android. 🔍 What is it? A system AI tool (codenamed Auris) for transcribing conversations and creating meeting summaries. 🔒 Security: End-to-end encryption and local data storage. 📱 Status: Code found in Android System Intelligence. Launch expected with the Pixel 11 lineup or in upcoming updates. #Google #Android #AI #TechNews