Android smartphones gets new safety and convenience features

While normally most of the big feature drops happen during a major Android software update, we also get new Google updates for Android devices every once in a while. For example, we’re getting six of the latest Google updates now that will make your smartphones more secure and convenient. This includes a Password Checkup tool, … Read more

Motorola, Bullitt team up to introduce new rugged smartphones

Bullitt is a name known for rugged phones. We know about its regular partnership with CAT. The two have introduced a number of CAT rugged smartphones, each one making an impression with special features. The brand has also worked with Kodak and Land Rover. Today we’re learning about its collaboration with Motorola. It is one … Read more

Google Messages to stop support for “uncertified” Android smartphones

While there are probably not a lot of them around, those that are considered “uncertified” Android smartphones will soon lose support for an important Google app. The generic-sounding Google Messages will not work anymore with these kinds of devices by April 2021. This was seen in a string in Google Messages 7.2.203 so we might … Read more

Motorola announces four new, budget-friendly Moto smartphones

Here is Motorola once again introducing a slew of new phones. We’re not really surprised that new devices are ready. We just didn’t expect the timing. Around this time last year, we were only anticipating the upcoming Moto Razr foldable phone. This January, the Lenovo-owned company is kicking off the year with four new Android … Read more

Samsung and Xiamo to eliminate chargers with upcoming smartphones after sharing ads mocking Apple

Just a few months after trolling Apple for no longer including a charger with the iPhone, two competitors are now doing the exact same thing. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun confirmed the Mi 11 will come without a charger and Samsung deleted a Facebook post over the weekend that mocked Apple’s move, which may be hinting … Read more

Samsung and Xiamo to eliminate chargers with upcoming smartphones after sharing ads mocking Apple

Just a few months after trolling Apple for no longer including a charger with the iPhone, two competitors are now doing the exact same thing. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun confirmed the Mi 11 will come without a charger and Samsung deleted a Facebook post over the weekend that mocked Apple’s move, which may be hinting … Read more

Government launches crackdown on smartphones and online gambling

The Culture Secretary said changes to gambling laws are needed to combat addiction caused by the ‘betting shop in your pocket’. Oliver Dowden, whose department will lead the biggest shake-up of the rules for the industry in 15 years, said he was struck by conversations he had with ‘victims’ of gambling addiction. Smartphones and online … Read more