Google Stadia is experimenting with achievement-based demos
Stadia is testing an achievement-based game trial system, giving players a chance to demo games for an unlimited time until they unlock certain achievements......»»
Activision Wins $14.5m Judgment After EngineOwning Cheat Makers Bailed Out
An Activision lawsuit targeting a group of Call of Duty cheat makers has ended with a $14.5m judgment in favor of the plaintiffs. The defendants, all linked to Germany-based EngineOwning UG, initially put up a spirited defense against alleged violati.....»»
Link-Busters Flagged Over 56 Million ‘Pirate’ URLs to Google in a Week
It's no secret that online piracy presents a major challenge to copyright holders. With owners of pirate sites largely unresponsive, search engines and other online intermediaries are often asked to intervene. With a starring role for anti-piracy com.....»»
Bungie’s Vow to Relentlessly Pursue ‘Anonymous’ Cheaters Was No Bluff
In August 2023, video game giant Bungie filed yet another copyright infringement-based lawsuit targeting up to 50 individuals involved in developing and selling cheat tools for Destiny 2. What set this apart from similar lawsuits was a two-line warni.....»»
Employees Say OpenAI and Google DeepMind Are Hiding Dangers From the Public
A group of current and former employees at OpenAI and Google DeepMind published a letter warning against the dangers of advanced AI. A group of current and former employees at leading AI companies OpenAI and Google DeepMind publishe.....»»
How to install an Android app from outside the Play Store
Does the Google Play Store not offer the app you want? We explain how to install apps/APK files from outside the Play Store......»»
Lithia cuts jobs in Q2 hunt for $150 million in annual employee savings
Analysts called the $150 million in personnel savings about 6 percent of Lithia's annual staff expense, based on first-quarter employee costs......»»
AirTags used by alleged human smuggler may ultimately provide enough evidence for conviction
An alleged member of a Russia-based human smuggling network used at least seven Apple AirTags to stalk his wife. And, they may be his downfall.Apple AirTagIbodullo Muhiddinov Numanovich, a Tajikistan citizen living in the United States, is believed t.....»»
Lithia lays off staff in Q2 hunt for $150 million in annual employee savings
Analysts called the $150 million in personnel savings about 6 percent of Lithia's annual staff expense, based on first-quarter employee costs......»»
The Pixel 7 is on Sale Right Now for $200 Less!
The Pixel 7 comes with a terrific camera and Google software support. The post The Pixel 7 is on Sale Right Now for $200 Less! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re thinking of getting a new Android phone, then you might want to con.....»»
Gemini App Arrives for More Devices Worldwide
Additional language support has also been added. The post Gemini App Arrives for More Devices Worldwide appeared first on Phandroid. If you were looking to try out Google’s Gemini AI app for your smartphone, then you’re in luck.....»»
How to Reset your Google Pixel 8a!
Learn how to restore your Pixel 8a to its default settings, or do a simple reboot when things go wrong. The post How to Reset your Google Pixel 8a! appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 8a’s arrival proves that Google has what it ta.....»»
App Store just had its best quarter in four years, is crushing Google Play in spending
Apple is continuing to thrash Google in customer app spending, with iPhone owners outspending Android counterparts.App Store icon on an iPhoneOver the years, Apple has continued to enjoy a lead on Google when it comes to consumer spending on apps. In.....»»
Google’s Gemini AI app gets a wider release. Is your phone on the list?
Google has expanded the list of regions where the Google Gemini AI app for Android phones is available, and given an update on when it will come to iOS......»»
Google says they won’t confiscate Pixel phones using non-OEM parts
Google has reassured Pixel customers that they won’t keep their phones if they are using non-OEM parts during repair. The post Google says they won’t confiscate Pixel phones using non-OEM parts appeared first on Phandroid. Sending your.....»»
The Google Pixel 8 is SUPER CHEAP on Amazon right now!
Thinking about getting the Pixel 8 but was put off by its price? Now thanks to this awesome deal, you can grab it for cheap! The post The Google Pixel 8 is SUPER CHEAP on Amazon right now! appeared first on Phandroid. Remember the good old.....»»
Maker Spotlight: Michael Walsh
Michael Walsh was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is currently based in Oakland Ca. The artists utilization of metal fabrication/casting, CAD, Virtual Reality modeling, and 3D printing, create a unique approach to sculpture making ..Michael.....»»
7 New Features are Coming to Android, Your Devices: Google Messages, Home, More
Pixel owners know about feature drops, because they are Google’s way of continuously adding value to devices. With each big quarterly update, Google tosses out new software ideas onto Pixel phones and tablets to keep things fun and fresh. For t.....»»
Google Announces Fitbit Ace LTE for Kids, Looks Fun and Expensive
Google introduced new hardware this week in the form of a kids smartwatch under the Fitbit brand. The new watch is the Fitbit Ace LTE and it looks pretty great on paper. It is also quite expensive both upfront and in an ongoing basis. The Fitbit Ace.....»»
DEAL: Google’s Pixel Fold is $500 Off, Pixel 8 Pro is $250 Off
While October and the launch of the Pixel 9 approaches, it’s still not close enough for you to ignore Google’s current line-up of high-end devices, especially when they are on sale. Almost the entire Pixel line-up is discounted to their b.....»»
Android 15 Beta 2.2 Update is Here to Fix 6 More Bugs
Google kicked off the new month with a brand new bug fixing Android 15 beta update. This is Android 15 Beta 2.2, so not a full Beta 3 update that is likely to arrive later this month. This one is simply trying to take care of a couple of nuisance bug.....»»