Google Phone app could be getting a FaceTime-like feature (www.androidauthority.com)
Android 15 might let you send text messages via satellite (www.androidauthority.com)
QUIK SMS: Open source replacement to the stock SMS app on Android. A fork for revival of the now unmaintained QKSMS. (f-droid.org)
Other alternatives:...
I'm this close to visiting my "local" branch for all my banking. (sopuli.xyz)
I’m lucky my banking app works (GrapheneOS), as it’s now requiring 2FA with the app anytime I login on the browser. Can’t use an actually secure form like TOTP. At least they now allow passwords over 8 characters (yes, serious)....
Previously paid Nintendo DS emulator app on Android goes free (DraStic DS) (www.androidheadlines.com)
Why Are You Still Rooting Your Android Phone? (www.droid-life.com)
Do you root or do you go straight to ROMs?
Google Messages is blocking rooted Android users from using RCS - The Verge (www.theverge.com)
Google is quietly blocking RCS on rooted devices. (support.google.com)
Google takes action against 10 Indian app developers over Play Store billing policy violation (www.moneycontrol.com)
Google is killing the standalone YouTube Kids app for TVs (www.androidpolice.com)
HMD is making a Barbie flip phone alongside a smartphone for tinkerers (www.theverge.com)
Away from branding announcements, HMD had a couple of more product-focused initiatives to announce. The most interesting of these is HMD Fusion, a new smartphone-style device that HMD is pitching as a DIY platform for tinkerers. Like Moto Mods, but you have to make and program your own accessories....
Gboard rolling out 'Scan Text' OCR tool on Android (9to5google.com)
Android 15 Release Date and What’s in Store for Users (trendvale.com)
Android 15 (code named Vanilla Ice Cream) is set to revolutionize user experiences, promising enhanced productivity, superior media capabilities, optimized battery impact
Pixel Fold 2 Renders (imgur.com)
Hey folks! Here are some fresh renders of the upcoming Pixel Fold 2 that I made based on the recent Pixel Fold 2 leak by Android Authority. The renderings show the device in its entirety, alongside some (speculative) colorways. Click the link to see all images!
App Download Company in India (www.indidigital.in)
7 reasons the Samsung Galaxy S5 was great for its time (www.androidpolice.com)
Google launches Android 15 Developer Preview for Pixel (9to5google.com)
Edit Official announcement link …googleblog.com/…/first-developer-preview-android…
Android users switched less frequently to iPhones in 2023, report shows (www.androidpolice.com)
Does Android still need third-party launchers? (www.androidpolice.com)
LineageOS 21 brings Android 14 to more Phones and Tablets (www.howtogeek.com)
The Gemini Android app is already available in more regions, including Europe and Asia (www.androidauthority.com)
LocalSend - Share files to nearby devices (localsend.org)
If you want a easy, reliable and cross-platform way to share files between computers, phones, etc, it may be of your interest.
Fossify Music Player 1.0.0 released (github.com)
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