How to setup a lock-screen pattern, PIN or password on your Android device [Android 101]
We've discussed time and time again how important it is to maintain good smartphone security. While the basics and fundamentals may not always seem important, they often go the longest way in ensuring you stay safe. One of those basics is a lock-scre.....»»
Android 16’s Second Dev Preview Finally Goes Live
Google says that it's planning to launch Android 16 by Q2 2025. The post Android 16’s Second Dev Preview Finally Goes Live appeared first on Phandroid. As Google continues to steamroll through with its upcoming Android 16 launch, it.....»»
The Moto E15 is Motorola’s Latest Budget Phone
It runs on Android 14 Go. The post The Moto E15 is Motorola’s Latest Budget Phone appeared first on Phandroid. Motorola’s “E” series has come a long way since its initial debut around a decade ago, and as with most.....»»
Nothing’s Android 15 update is now rolling out with these new features
Nothing has started the rollout of the Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 stable update, and the first two devices to get it are the Nothing Phone 2 and Phone 2a......»»
Gemini app on iPhone update adds model picker for 2.0 Flash
Following Android, Google is rolling out an update to the Gemini app on iPhone that lets users select 2.0 Flash Experimental. more….....»»
Layer by layer: How simulations help manufacturing of modern displays
Modern materials must be recyclable and sustainable. Consumer electronics is no exception, with organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) taking over modern televisions and portable device displays. However, the development of suitable materials—from t.....»»
Appdome protects applications running on mobile-enabled platforms
Appdome announced that the Appdome Mobile Defense Platform now protects applications running on mobile-enabled platforms like Apple macOS, Apple visionOS, Meta Quest, HarmonyOS Next, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Android TV, Apple TV, and Google Play.....»»
Vanir: Open-source security patch validation for Android
Google’s open-source tool Vanir enables Android developers to quickly scan custom platform code for missing or applicable security patches. By automating patch validation, Vanir helps OEMs deliver critical security updates faster, enhancing the.....»»
No parachute needed: New typhoon observation device demonstrates high accuracy in field test
Researchers in Japan have demonstrated the high accuracy of their newly developed typhoon observation device, which is designed to drop from an aircraft into the eye of a typhoon. The results are published in the journal Scientific Online Letters on.....»»
IPVanish review: an unlimited-device VPN with a few flaws
I reviewed IPVanish's VPN service, and weighed the value of subscription tiers against the features to find out if it's a good solution for you......»»
Best Samsung Galaxy A25 5G fast chargers
Charge your Samsung Galaxy A25 5G quickly with these best fast chargers. The post Best Samsung Galaxy A25 5G fast chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G is a budget Android smartphone. It offers decent specificatio.....»»
Gladiator II: A historian on the real north African kingdom of Numidia—and the men who ruled it
"Gladiator II" opens with a Roman fleet brutally laying siege to a city in the north African kingdom of Numidia. On the big screen we see ships set ablaze by pots of burning oil and defenders impaled by man-sized iron bolts. The so-called barbarian i.....»»
Here’s how Android 16 could make managing notifications easier than ever
Are you tired of the constant stream of notifications on your Android phone? Google may have a solution in development......»»
The Galaxy S25’s lock screen will have its own AI assistant
The Galaxy S25's lock screen will have a feature called the Now Bar, and what it can do will challenge Siri and Gemini......»»
Dune at 40: How David Lynch’s much-hated movie was ahead of its time
Four decades ago, David Lynch delivered the first cinematic adaptation of Dune to the big screen. But is this film a failure or an underrated sci-fi classic?.....»»
This Deal Saves up to 20% with the Fitbit Inspire 3!
Get it just in time for the holidays. The post This Deal Saves up to 20% with the Fitbit Inspire 3! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re on the lookout for a competent fitness tracker to use with your Android or iOS smartphone, the.....»»
Save over $100 on the Pixel Tablet in this AMAZING DEAL!
If you’re looking for an Android tablet, you don’t want to miss this deal for the Google Pixel Tablet which is 30% off now. The post Save over $100 on the Pixel Tablet in this AMAZING DEAL! appeared first on Phandroid. There are severa.....»»
BADBOX malware hits 30,000 Android devices - make sure you update now
All affected devices were running an older version of Android......»»
Samsung Care+ now covers free screen repairs
If the display of your Galaxy phone is spoiled, Samsung Care+ will start offering free screen repairs starting in 2025. The post Samsung Care+ now covers free screen repairs appeared first on Phandroid. One of the more easily damaged compo.....»»
Upgrade to this Samsung OLED gaming monitor while it’s $300 off
The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 gaming monitor is an excellent screen for playing PC games, and you can get it with a $300 discount from B&H Photo Video......»»
Samsung’s phone repair service is getting a big upgrade in January
Have a Samsung Galaxy device and subscribe to Care+? You're getting a new perk starting in January......»»