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Recap: New Pixel apps and major updates in 2025
The portfolio of Pixel-exclusive apps grew in 2025 in a trend that will only continue as Google works to differentiate its experience. Notably, availability was...
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Fixing Android Emulator Lag on Windows (AVD Config Tweaks That Actually Work)
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Recap: Expressive Android, but Material ‘3.5’ apps
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Beyond the Visuals: Why Audio UX is Critical in Android XR
Audio UX is often treated as an afterthought in application development, but in Android XR and smart‑glass experiences it must be a priority. After building my...
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Offline-First Android: Build Apps That Keep Working When the Network Doesn’t
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What Makes a Good Document Scanner App?
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Google Phone adding ‘Keep portrait mode’ setting [U: Rolled back]
To address how Phone by Google recently gained a landscape calling screen, the dialer app is now offering a setting to “Keep portrait mode on calls.” more…...
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This clever car charger delivers fast charging while using wired Android Auto & CarPlay [Gallery]
As crucial as Android Auto and CarPlay have become to daily driving, the core problem remains. Wired connections charge your phone slowly, and wireless drains y...
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Android VPN Deep Dive: Secure Mobile & Dev Workflows with Nocturne VPN
Supercharge Your Android Security: A Deep Dive into Nocturne VPN for Mobile Users As developers and tech enthusiasts, we understand the intricate layers of dig...
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Prevent React Native Timers from Stopping in Background: A Complete Guide
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Retain API in Jetpack Compose
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Enable these things on your Android phone now [Video]
Don’t ask us why, but some Android phones do not come with the best features enabled out of the box. more…...