Android’s emergency call shortcut is flooding dispatchers with false calls
Google says it's working on a fix, but as usual, manufacturers will need to update. Enlarge (credit: Eric Lagace / Flickr) Police forces in the UK are seeing a "record number" of false calls to 999, the UK's emergency se.....»»
No Android 14 update for the Fairphone 4…for now
If you’re the owner of the Fairphone 4 and are looking forward to the Android 14 update, you might not want to hold your breath. The post No Android 14 update for the Fairphone 4…for now appeared first on Phandroid. Earlier this ye.....»»
Google Messages on Android could soon big photo-sharing boost
Google Messages on Android could soon big photo-sharing boost.....»»
New Android trojan could hack your banking apps
It appears that a new Android trojan has been found, and this one could target your banking apps if you’re not careful. The post New Android trojan could hack your banking apps appeared first on Phandroid. These days, we do a lot of thin.....»»
Save BIG on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE!
Get Samsung's midrange tablet for cheap! The post Save BIG on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re shopping around for a midrange Android slate, then you might want to check out Samsung’s Galaxy.....»»
Researchers call for nuanced understanding of "tribe" in Arab world
The study of Arab tribes should not be abandoned because Middle East and North African citizens continue to insist on the relevance of the term in their daily lives, says a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Political Science......»»
This HP Chromebook 2-in-1 is on sale for $199 at Walmart
From casual web browsing to video calls and photo editing, the HP Chromebook x360 is an excellent 2-in-1 laptop that’s marked down to $200 at Walmart today......»»
Stardew Valley now has multiplayer on Android and iOS – how to access the hidden mode
After a few months waiting, Stardew Valley’s latest major update has debuted on Android and iOS with a ton of new additions, and now it turns out that it also has a hidden multiplayer mode. more….....»»
The RedMagic Nova is one of the best Android tablets I used in 2024
The RedMagic Nova is unapologetically a gamers tablet. But there's more to it than an overclocked silicon and a 20,000 RPM fan, all of which costs just $499......»»
Australia needs a bold national bushfire strategy, researcher says
Australia's escalating bushfire crisis calls for an urgent, comprehensive national reset, according to a new report, "Pathways for Sustainable Coexistence with Wildfires.".....»»
Misinformation really does spread like a virus, according to mathematical models drawn from epidemiology
We're increasingly aware of how misinformation can influence elections. About 73% of Americans report seeing misleading election news, and about half struggle to discern what is true or false......»»
Valencia floods: Warming climate is making once-rare weather more common and more destructive, says researcher
In the last few days, a seasonal weather system known in Spain as the "cold drop" or DANA (an acronym of "depresión aislada en niveles altos": isolated depression at high levels) has caused heavy rain and flooding across Spain's Mediterranean coast.....»»
Google patches actively exploited Android vulnerability (CVE-2024-43093)
Google has delivered fixes for two vulnerabilities endangering Android users that “may be under limited, targeted exploitation”: CVE-2024-43047, a flaw affecting Qualcomm chipsets, and CVE-2024-43093, a vulnerability in the Google Play fr.....»»
Galaxy S25 series could finally adopt Android’s seamless updates
According to the latest rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series could finally adopt Google’s seamless Android updates. The post Galaxy S25 series could finally adopt Android’s seamless updates appeared first on Phandroid. Updating your s.....»»
The iPad Mini 7 is Proof that We Need Good Compact Android Tablets
There's still room for a proper Android-powered competitor. The post The iPad Mini 7 is Proof that We Need Good Compact Android Tablets appeared first on Phandroid. If you’ve been paying attention to Apple’s recent product laun.....»»
Save $150 when you buy the OnePlus 12!
Can't wait for the OnePlus 13? Check out this deal! The post Save $150 when you buy the OnePlus 12! appeared first on Phandroid. The OnePlus 12 is undoubtedly one of the most attractive Android phones available right now, made possible wit.....»»
Get up to $170 OFF with the Google Pixel 8!
Save big with Google's slightly older flagship phone. The post Get up to $170 OFF with the Google Pixel 8! appeared first on Phandroid. While the Pixel 9 series is finally here, the Google Pixel 8 is still an undoubtedly capable Android ph.....»»
Android 15 Finally Arrives for the Xiaomi 14
If you own a Xiaomi 14, then you might want to check your phone for the latest software update. The post Android 15 Finally Arrives for the Xiaomi 14 appeared first on Phandroid. If you own a Xiaomi 14, then you might want to check your ph.....»»
The fastest ways to gain XP in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
It can feel like a long road to Prestige in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, let alone doing it 1,000 times. These are the best tips to earn XP as fast as possible......»»
Is Donald Trump preying on his supporters" death fears? What terror management theory offers us
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Xbox Game Pass is getting tons of new games following Black Ops 6 success
You could keep playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 or you could play these other huge Xbox releases on Game Pass this month......»»