The Latest Breaking News from Android

Sling Freestream Apparently Wasn’t on Android Mobile Devices … Until Now

Dish’s FAST app now has access to the other half of U.S. smartphones

Broadcasting & Cable · Jun 21, 2023

Google owns up to WhatsApp bug showing unauthorized microphone access

Several Android users noticed a WhatsApp bug that would allegedly trigger a microphone in the background even when the respective owner is asleep.

Android Central · Jun 21, 2023

Your phone is listening to you — here's how to stop it

Your phone is listening to your every word, and you don't even know it. Follow our guide to find out how to stop it.

Laptop · Jun 21, 2023

The iPhone 15 Pro’s chipset could be far more advanced than the Galaxy S23’s

The A17 Bionic could be the only 3nm smartphone chipset this year, while future iPhones could be first to 2nm.

TechRadar · Jun 21, 2023

How to set Cinematic Wallpapers on a Google Pixel phone

Cinematic Wallpapers are now available on Google Pixel devices. Here's how to set them.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 21, 2023

Not buying an iPad? These are the only 3 Android tablets to consider

Google, Samsung and Amazon have you covered for tablets

T3 · Jun 21, 2023

The walled garden is crumbing — third-party iPhone app stores may be coming to EU and Japan

Apple and Google have long held a tight grasp on their smartphone platforms, but now it looks like Japan is exploring the possibility of forcing them to open up third-party app stores.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 20, 2023

YouTube is testing a huge upgrade for Android and Google TV

There's good news if you've been waiting for YouTube Premium 1080p

T3 · Jun 20, 2023

Google Pixel Tablet review: Jack of most trades, master of one

Despite being launched more than a year after it was announced, the Pixel Tablet continues to be a fantastic tablet and an even better smart home hub. I really, really hope that Google keeps putting this much effort into future tablets.

Android Central · Jun 20, 2023

Malware found hiding disguised as Android security, VPN apps

Malware and spyware found lurking in dodgy Android apps, likely to have been deployed by Indian-backed hackers.

TechRadar · Jun 20, 2023