Reuters: ‘Smaller browsers used more after DMA went into effect’
A recent survey shows that smaller providers of internet browsers are seeing an uptick in usage after the EU's Digital Markers Act (DMA) went into effect. According to Reuters, this means that the laws and regulations for these providers are helping to make a dent in the market dominance of behemot... Read more
Dutch foundation launches mass claim against Google over Android privacy
The Dutch Mass Claim & Consumer Foundation asserts that Google knows much more about Android users than the company lets on. Through a lawsuit, the foundation hopes to bring about fundamental changes in how the OS operates.
While numerous phone vendors use Android, Google is its main operato... Read more
Google patches critical Android vulnerability for devices with Qualcomm chipsets
Google closed 28 leaks during the April Android patch cycle, including one critical one. This leak makes phones with Qualcomm chipsets susceptible to remote attacks. Another high-priority vulnerability is in Android's own code, which allows malicious apps to increase their permissions without user ... Read more
Second preview Android 15 offers features for satellite communications
The second preview of Android 15 for developers offers new features that may come in the final version. Among others, connectivity for satellite networks, image features, security and privacy, and more flexibility for different form factors are coming into the operating system.
One of the notabl... Read more
Windows 11 Insiders can use Android device as webcam
All Windows 11 Insiders, whether from the Canary or Dev Channel, have received new functionality that allows them to use their Android smartphones or tablets as web cameras for their PC or laptop. Microsoft indicates that the rollout of this feature is progressing steadily.
The new feature allow... Read more
Google makes changes for businesses and developers to comply with DMA
Google outlines the changes it is making to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Due to the changes, businesses generate less web traffic on their pages, while developers can offer alternative payment systems to app users.
Google, as "gatekeeper," must comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).... Read more
Google Docs now supports written annotations on Android
The Android version of Google Docs will support annotations written by hand or a stylus pen. Among other things, this can be useful for providing feedback on a text.
The new feature will be available for smartphones and tablets running on the Android operating system. The annotation toolbar will... Read more
Spyware industry develops most zero-days and governments promote it
Commercial spyware vendors appear to be the largest developers of zero-day vulnerabilities. Through these vulnerabilities, spyware such as Pegasus and Predator can be installed on devices worldwide. This was stated in a report by Google, in which the tech company is also calling for greater actions... Read more
Google lets developers instantly see how their app runs on iOS or Android
Google has added new features to Project IDX. Through this in-browser environment, developers can now test their apps on an Android emulator and an iOS simulator. Despite this addition to Project IDX, users should ask themselves how much they want to rely on this functionality.
Project IDX is si... Read more
How the Kotlin programming language has conquered Android
When Google announced in 2017 that Kotlin would now be supported as an official Android language, the audience cheered loudly. That enthusiasm has turned into adoption, as 80 percent of all apps on Android now use Kotlin. What's behind the rapid rise of this programming language?
The development... Read more