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Flutter WillPopScope Tutorial â Create an Exit Confirmation Dialog Box
Tired of users accidentally closing your Flutter app? In this step-by-step tutorial youâll learn how to intercept the system back button (or Android physical back) and show a friendly **exit confirmation dialog** using `WillPopScope` and `showDialog`. This is a practical, beginner-friendly guide that explains the why and how â with clear code examples you can copy and adapt for your own apps. What we cover in this video: â What `WillPopScope` does and why itâs the right place to handle back nav
Google Gemini redesign brings a refreshed homescreen and new elements
Currently rolling out to Android users
Android's obsession with Apple's playbook is backfiring and users are paying the price
Android is trying to be Apple, and it's blowing up in its face
Hereâs a look at how Android 17 will make alternative app stores easier to use
We have a mockup of how next yearâs Android 17 update might support âRegistered App Storesâ.
Android 16 is finally rolling out to the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and ZenFone 12 Ultra
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Android 16 are leveling up to Android 16.
Hear me out: OPPO doesnât want OnePlus to succeed
It's become an all-too-familiar cycle of great phone followed up by downgraded release. But is it intentional?
The OnePlus 15 needs a cooler processor, not a bigger battery
This week, we review the OnePlus 15, analyze Android 17âs contact changes, and speculate about new Android XR gestures.
Google is preparing big Android 17 gaming upgrades for fans of real controllers
Android 17 could introduce game controller remapping and possibly a virtual gamepad.
Brace yourselves - Walmart's Black Friday sale is LIVE, and I'm rounding up the absolute best deals for Android users
Walmart's Black Friday sale has kicked off two weeks before the official event, and I'm gathering all of the best Android deals so you don't have to go searching.
How to Convert Voice to Text Easily on Android & iPhone
Converting speech into written text has become one of the quickest ways to stay productive on mobile devices. Whether youâre drafting notes, replying to messages, or documenting ideas on the go, voice to text can save time, reduce typing effort, and help you work more efficiently on both Android and iPhone. This blog explains step-by-step methods, practical tips, and common questions users ask about converting voice to text on smartphones. The information provided is based on the features an...
Google is reportedly working on its own version of Apple's NameDrop
Back in 2023, Apple introduced NameDrop as part of iOS 17. This feature lets you share files with another person by simply bringing your iPhone close to theirs. NameDrop also supports sharing of contact information. Now, more than two years later, Google seems to be working on a very similar feature for Android. This was discovered in a version of the Google Play Services under the name "Gesture Exchange". Android's version of NameDrop Gesture Exchange also contains an activity called C...
Poco F8 Pro runs Geekbench too, revealing its chipset
Yesterday we caught the Poco F8 Ultra in the Geekbench online database, with a prototype having run the benchmark. This revealed that it's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. Today it was the Poco F8 Pro's turn to run Geekbench, and this has confirmed that it's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite. The prototype which ran the benchmark had 12GB of RAM, but of course more options could be offered upon launch. The phone will run Android 16 from day one, undoubtedly with Xiaomi's Hyper...
OnePlus 15 already receives its first update
The OnePlus 15 made its Chinese debut last month, and went global yesterday. Today, the first software update for the international model has started rolling out. Thus, this will be an out-of-the-box update for buyers of the device. [#InlinePriceWidget,14206,1#] It identifies as OxygenOS 16.0.1.303, and is of course based on Android 16. It's going out over-the-air in both India, with firmware version CPH2745_16.0.1.303(EX01), and the EU, with firmware version CPH2747_16.0.1.303(EX01). Th...