Android reviving lockscreen widgets a decade later, but only on tablets [U]
Back in the way earlier days of Android, Google supported the ability to run widgets on the lockscreen, but the…
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Google Play services ending support for Android 4.4 KitKat
Google shared today that Play services is dropping support for Android 4.4 KitKat, which is nearly 10 years old, in…
Android 13 is running on 5.2% of all devices five months after launch
According to the latest official Android distribution numbers from Google, Android 13 is running on 5.2% of all devices less…
Review: 1More EVO brings wireless hi-res audio and Google Fast Pair in one excellent package
There are plenty of truly wireless earbud options out there right now. Plenty fall into the budget category, while a…
Google disabling Gmail, YouTube, and other Account sign-ins on very old Android devices
Given the service-reliant nature, Google support for Android encompasses multiple layers. One such way is controlling Account access, and Google…
Google will close inactive Play Store developer accounts with low app downloads
In addition to previewing the “Safety Section,” Google today issued the latest set of Play Policies. One upcoming change will…
Google Play services dropping support for 2012-13’s Android Jelly Bean next month
Google Play services is responsible for a slew of user–facing capabilities, like account management and Chrome OS integration, while also…
Android 9 Pie remains absent in new September distribution numbers
Earlier this month, Google released Android distribution numbers for September only two weeks after reporting the August figures. Today, Google has…
Pie still absent in October distribution numbers, Oreo now 2nd most used version of Android
Almost three months after Android 9 Pie launched on the Pixel and Pixel 2, the latest version of Google’s operating…
Android Ice Cream Sandwich no longer supported by Google Play Services as active users dwindle
Slowly but surely, older versions of Android are disappearing from the active monthly user list, being replaced with newer releases….
Google unveils official Android 10 statue in Mountain View
While Android releases are no longer named after desserts, Google is still keeping the tradition of marking each new version…
Google announces dessert-less ‘Android 10’ and revamped brand
Earlier this month, Google released the final beta of Android Q, and its public release is coming this quarter. Officially…
Android 8.0 Oreo only on .5% of devices in December distribution numbers
The final distribution numbers for the year are in and continue to show slow growth for Android 8.0 This minimal…
Nougat only at .4%, while Android 6.0 becomes most used version in Dec. distribution numbers
The last distribution numbers for 2016 are in and show slow growth for 7.0 Nougat, but a big boost that…
PSA: Android just got its own Instagram account
You’re used to following friends and brands on Instagram, as well as celebrities and other important people. So why not…
Nougat debuts at a measly 0.3% in November’s Android distribution numbers
For some reason, Google didn’t post Android distribution numbers last month. Now updated for November, however, Nougat finally enters the…
Google gave an Android Nougat statue to the world capital of nougat [Video]
Over the years Google has gone through over a dozen different dessert names for Android including everything from Donuts to…
Nougat now second most used version of Android in January distribution numbers
With 2018 underway, Google has released the first distribution numbers of the year and it continues to show slow growth…
Apple Music for Android updated w/ bug fixes and performance improvements
Apple today is rolling out a minor update to its Apple Music app on Android. The update brings the app…
Android Nougat sees solid growth to 2.8% in March distribution numbers
With many phones announced at MWC launching with Nougat and older devices continuing to receive updates, Android 7.0 continues it growth. According to…
Google Feed is no longer an exclusive to US users, rolling out now to other countries
On July 9, 2012, Google officially released Google Now with the launch of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Along with the…
Nougat nearly hits 10% in June distribution numbers as Android 6.0 takes largest share
Following an on-stage jab by Apple at WWDC 2017 this morning, the Android distribution numbers for June are now available….
Google Express for Android updated w/ shared lists & more
Google this week has rolled out an update to its Google Express shopping app. The update brings the app to…
Android Nougat continues solid growth to 4.9% in April distribution numbers
Nougat saw solid growth in April’s distribution numbers as more devices get updated to the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system. Adoption will…