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Android phone slow? I changed 2 developer settings for an instant speed boost

Skip the optimizer apps. Simply enable Android Developer Options to unlock these performance-enhancing features. It's much ...
AOL

Don't Wait For AirDrop On Your Android Phone, Use This Free Alternative Instead

The iOS vs. Android debate is never-ending. But if you belong to the latter camp, you have a reason to rejoice because one of the most popular iPhone is now available for Android phones. Starting in ...
SlashGear

How To Use Repair Mode On Your Android Phone (And Why You Might Want To)

Accidents can happen with our smartphones sometimes, which might require us to take them to a technician. Even though we shouldn't assume ill intent, any of us would be wary allowing a technician to ...
NDTV

Gemma 4 Explained: What It Is, What It Can Do, And How To Use It Right Now

Gemma 4 is built on the same research and technology that underpins Gemini 3. Google has unveiled Gemma 4, its most capable family of open artificial intelligence models to date, in a move that ...
Android Police

I finally gave the NotebookLM mobile app a chance, and now I use it daily

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...
ZDNet

How to turn your old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fix dead spots at home

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Techlicious

How to Use MagSafe Chargers and Accessories with Your Android Phone

Apple’s MagSafe system revolutionized wireless charging and accessories when it was introduced on the iPhone 12. But until recently, Android phones didn’t have a way to tap into this magnetic ...
9to5google

Google details MCP-like ‘AppFunctions’ that let Gemini use Android apps

Following the Gemini automation announcement today, Google is detailing how all this works under the hood on Android. Google is “introducing early stage developer capabilities that bridge the gap ...
Bleeping Computer

PromptSpy is the first known Android malware to use generative AI at runtime

Researchers have discovered the first known Android malware to use generative AI in its execution flow, using Google’s Gemini model to adapt its persistence across different devices. In a report today ...
InfoQ

Android Studio Otter Boosts Agent Workflows and Adds LLM Flexibility

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...