Nextcloud is a tool that lets people store their files in their own cloud. For a while, users with Android devices couldn't upload files from their phones to their own servers. This was because Google had some issues with the app's permissions. Nextcloud had been trying to fix this for months. They
The Google Play Store has seen a massive drop in the number of apps it hosts. From the beginning of 2024, the number of apps available for Android users worldwide fell from about 3. 4 million to around 1. 8 million. That is a significant decrease of about 47%. This change is not a global trend. Appl
The tech world is buzzing with news about a potential game-changer for Android users. It seems that the ease of switching phones could be getting a major upgrade. Right now, when you back up your Android device, you can save things like your apps, contacts, messages, call history, and some setting
Google has a history of retiring apps, sometimes even popular ones, and it looks like Google Play Games might be next. The tech giant has been quietly moving key features of Google Play Games into the Play Store. This shift was spotted by a tech expert who noticed that tracking achievements, a popul
Android is rolling out a fresh security upgrade. This update will make phones and tablets reboot automatically. This will happen if they haven't been unlocked for a few days. The goal is to boost security. It will be harder for others to access your data. This feature is part of the latest Google Pl
The European Commission has accused Google's parent company, Alphabet, of violating EU antitrust laws. The main issue? Google is giving its own Shopping, Hotels, and Flights services an unfair advantage in search results. This move is seen as a breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to
Quick Share, Google's file transfer tool, gets a boost. It now has a new trick up its sleeve. This new feature was borrowed from Samsung's version of Quick Share. It can switch from a direct Wi-Fi connection to the internet if the direct connection drops. That's a big deal for people who need to tra
Mob Entertainment, the company behind the popular horror game Poppy Playtime, is taking Google to court. They claim Google isn't doing enough to stop fake versions of their game from appearing on the Google Play store. These fake games trick players into paying large amounts of money for something t
Google Opinion Rewards is undergoing a significant change. Users are now prompted to agree to share their location data to continue receiving local surveys. This shift is due to Google's decision to store location data locally on devices instead of servers. Previously, the app relied on your device'
Are you tired of losing your health data when switching Android devices? Google's Health Connect has finally added backup and restore features, allowing you to easily migrate your health and fitness data. Starting in late 2024, you can export your data to cloud storage services like Google Drive in
