Android Smartphones

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Security firm Kryptowire has recently released a report that implicates as many as 27 smartphone vendors of being too careless about pre-installed softwares (Photo: AndroidAuthority/Representational)

Report exposes 146 vulnerabilities in pre-installed softwares of 27 mobile brands

A number of brands listed in it are widely used in India, such as Xiaomi, Infinix, Tecno, Coolpad and Lava

17 Nov 2019 6:38 PM

Alphabet Inc’s Google will allow rivals to compete to be the default search engines on new Android devices in Europe, but they will have to pay for the privilege. (Photo: Representational Image)

Google to allow rival search engines on Android, but there’s a price

Google on Friday announced plans to auction spots on a “choice screen” from which users will select their preferred search engine.

03 Aug 2019 11:19 AM

The company has revealed that it is in fact not meant for smartphones at all. (Photo: AP)

Huawei's Hongmeng OS not at all meant for Android

Huawei intends to continue using Android in its devices.

20 Jul 2019 2:17 PM

Netflix currently offers three monthly plans in India, priced between 500 rupees and 800 rupees.

Netflix to announce cheaper mobile-only plan in India

Netflix’s announcement was part of its quarterly results, in which it reported lower-than-expected subscriber additions.

18 Jul 2019 8:44 AM

India's ambitions to become a smartphone-making powerhouse are foundering over a lack of skilled labour.

Smartphones made in India? Manufacturing ambition hits hurdles

While phones are assembled domestically, locally made content in those phones is usually restricted to headphones and chargers.

02 Oct 2017 3:17 PM

Following the right steps to let that small box on the top-right corner of your smartphone stays green for an extended duration will let you worry less about the presence of a wall socket in your vicinity. (Image: Pixabay)

Check out these steps to save battery on your smartphone

Every little effort to save battery on your smartphone will give bigger returns in the form of lesser time on the charger.

23 Aug 2017 7:12 PM

Here's how you can safeguard your smartphone against water

Here are a few ways that you can opt for, in order to protect your smartphone against this season.

09 Jun 2017 5:11 PM

This is a major departure from the Android tablets that Amazon sells without Google apps on them.

Amazon speculated to work on 'Ice' phones

The e-commerce giant is eyeing markets like India for grabbing a share of the smartphone market.

06 Jun 2017 1:25 PM

No one wants to enjoy a disastrous defamation of being the most vulnerable device manufacturer.

Google points out the safest Android smartphones

The list contains most of the flagship devices as well as some unexpected popular mid-rangers.

03 Jun 2017 6:17 PM

The simple experience of smartphone buying, which has to be a joyous one for the consumer, becomes a fact finding time to basically understand what a specific model offers differently than the competition.

Why do smartphones have complicated names?

The names of smartphones are getting weirdly confusing for consumers to figure out the difference between each of them.

31 May 2017 12:46 PM

Here is what to expect from HTC 10's successor

The company is expected to take the wraps off its HTC 11 smartphone anytime soon now.

03 May 2017 3:11 PM

How to solve your smartphone lagging issue

Android smartphones usually start lagging after a couple of months’ use.

25 Apr 2017 4:20 PM

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