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Chrome is getting a little more aggressive about being your default browser
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (222+ words) Chrome already does just that (and has for the better part of forever), but Chrome developers are now testing a new onboarding screen that's even more hawkish than before (via WindowsReport). So far, when installing Chrome and running it for…...
Android security gets aggressive as Google bans thousands of developers and millions of sketchy apps
13+ hour, 1+ min ago (394+ words) Artificial intelligence is helping hackers find new ways to sneak malware onto your phone, so Google is fighting fire with fire. The Android world has always been a back-and-forth battle, but in 2025, Google cranked up its machine-learning defenses to catch…...
Samsung is finally resuming Play System updates on recent Galaxy phones
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (299+ words) Some Samsung phone owners noted in recent months that their devices weren't getting Google Play System updates. Owners of older Galaxy phones reported last month that they were once again receiving these updates. Now, there's good news if you've got…...
Multiple brands of Android tablets shipped with built-in malware (Updated: Google statement)
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (600+ words) Matt Horne has been a key member of the Android Authority team since 2017, helping readers find the best tech deals and covering pivotal sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday. Alongside his knack for finding bargains, Matt stays on…...
How one guy accidentally hacked all a company's robot vacuums
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (377+ words) Stephen is a journalist whose 16 years of experience have immersed him deep into the world of technology. He has a degree in writing from Johns Hopkins, and after cutting his teeth on general consumer tech, he found his niche working…...
Apple is finally testing RCS encryption, but there’s a catch for Android users
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (368+ words) The long-awaited bridge between iPhone and Android security is finally starting to take shape, but for now, Apple is keeping the process limited to its own system. With the first developer beta of iOS 26.4 rolling out this week, Apple has…...
Here's why Google’s sideloading restrictions actually make sense
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (397+ words) Google is set to change, if not completely eradicate, Android sideloading as we know it. The change comes into effect as early as September this year, and could make sideloading more drawn-out and cumbersome. While Google has ensured sideloading isn't…...
Google prepares a polished look for Android's Live Updates
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (481+ words) Tushar is a freelance writer at Android Authority where he writes news and features. Having reviewed hundreds of mobile devices in his career, Tushar can pinpoint the nuances between different interfaces with a brief glimpse. Beyond phones and tablets, Tushar…...
Android's Advanced Protection Mode now targets your favorite customization, automation apps
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (340+ words) Apps designed to assist users with disabilities must declare the isAccessibilityTool attribute in the service's metadata file. These apps, which are classified as an Accessibility Tool, can include: Apps that are not classified as Accessibility Tools can include automation tools…...
Can you clone Gemini by asking it enough questions? Google says attackers tried
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (512+ words) Matt Horne has been a key member of the Android Authority team since 2017, helping readers find the best tech deals and covering pivotal sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday. Alongside his knack for finding bargains, Matt stays on…...