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Google Maps navigation glitch is driving Android Automotive users crazy
This Google Maps bug is trapping Android Automotive users in endless rerouting loop.
PureHub 1.0.0-beta.22: clearer privacy controls and backup status
PureHub 1.0.0-beta.22: clearer privacy controls and backup status PureHub is an open-source collection of 26 utility tools for Android and the web. This beta focuses on making privacy behavior easier to inspect instead of adding silent background behavior. What changed A Permission Center explains Android permissions and opens system settings when you need to change one. Encrypted backups now show the last verified export time and a short SHA-256 fingerprint. Android feedback/r...
Android Regression Testing: How to Reproduce Device-Specific Bugs Reliably
One of the most frustrating moments in Android QA is hearing the phrase: "We can't reproduce it." The crash happened on a Samsung device running Android 13. The customer captured a screenshot. The logs show nothing obvious. Developers test the same feature on their own phones, and everything works perfectly. Days pass before someone finally discovers the issue only occurs on a specific manufacturer, OS version, screen resolution, and network condition. By then, the release schedule has alre...
The Multi-Agent Code Review Workflow For My Production Android Apps
Sponsored by JetBrains - In this video, I'll share how I approach reviewing my code with the help of multiple AI agents before doing a manual review myself. Download my skill and custom agents used in the video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wy5NjiqxDItPwWjbkqqA5SuFF5ZMPNo2/view?usp=sharing Checkout more real-world examples of the JetBrains AI assistant: https://jb.gg/AI-in-JetBrains-IDEs
sms-telebot - Android app to automatically forward SMS, calls, battery and charger alerts to Telegram, email or SM
Android app to automatically forward SMS, calls, battery and charger alerts to Telegram, email or SMS This Dart project has 56 stars and 14 forks on GitHub. Topics: android, forwarder, sms, smtp, telegram.
Gemini's auto-browse in Chrome is finally here for Android to make the mundane a breeze
Gemini is showing up big for U.S. Android users in Chrome today, bringing Nano Banana, summaries, and "auto-browse" for AI subscribers.
Google âgraduallyâ rolling out Androidâs âadvancedâ sideloading ahead of developer verification
Ahead of the start of developer verification next month, Google is now rolling out Androidâs âadvancedâ flow for sideloading.
Paramount Plus wants to lure you in with limited free access
The service starts testing ad-supported free streams on Android devices.
Google begins rolling out Androidâs controversial new sideloading flow
The first version of Androidâs advanced flow is gradually arriving, with a restart and 24-hour delay built in.
Someone put Android 13 on the reMarkable Paper Pro, and it actually works
Who knew digital paper could have a rebellious Android side?
New Fire TV devices with Android 16 could be coming very soon
September might have a little more Fire in it this year.
Someone ported this classic Xbox 360 game to Android, and it runs on budget devices
You don't need cutting-edge hardware to play this Skate 3 fan port on your Android device.
Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (August 19)
Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team!
Snapseed for Android could soon become a pro photographerâs best friend with LUT support
Google could also bring the Motion Blur tool to Android.
Jetpack XR SDK core libraries reach beta: The next milestone for Android XR
Posted by Amy Zeppenfeld, Developer Relations Engineer, Greg Underwood, Software Engineering Manager, Yasmine Evjen, Senior Product Manager, Android XRSince introducing the Android XR SDK, developers have transformed their ideas into innovative, immersive experiences for XR headsets and wired XR glasses. As the ecosystem expands, you can more easily take those experiences from preview to production and reach users wherever they are. Today, we're excited to announce that Jetpack SceneCore, ARC...
Tinder cuts app cold starts by 47% with new R8 Configuration Analyzer
Posted by Ajesh R Pai, Developer Relations Engineer, Ulises Uriel Verduzco Diaz, Software Engineer, Tinder, and Tracy Agyemang, Product Marketing ManagerTinder is on a mission to power and inspire real connections by making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles. However, as their Android application codebase grew in size, so did its complexity. Prior to their latest optimization efforts, approximately 70% of the application was not optimized, carrying 17 dex files,including...
Tap into the power of Gemini in Chrome on Android.
Gemini in Chrome is now available to all Android users in the U.S.
Jetpack XR SDK core libraries reach beta: The next milestone for Android XR
Posted by Amy Zeppenfeld, Developer Relations Engineer, Greg Underwood, Software Engineering Manager, Yasmine Evjen, Senior Product Manager, Android XRSince introducing the Android XR SDK, developers have transformed their ideas into innovative, immersive experiences for XR headsets and wired XR glasses. As the ecosystem expands, you can more easily take those experiences from preview to production and reach users wherever they are. Today, we're excited to announce that Jetpack SceneCore, ARC...
Tinder cuts app cold starts by 47% with new R8 Configuration Analyzer
Posted by Ajesh R Pai, Developer Relations Engineer, Ulises Uriel Verduzco Diaz, Software Engineer, Tinder, and Tracy Agyemang, Product Marketing ManagerTinder is on a mission to power and inspire real connections by making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles. However, as their Android application codebase grew in size, so did its complexity. Prior to their latest optimization efforts, approximately 70% of the application was not optimized, carrying 17 dex files,including...
How to Stop Your Android Phone From Overheating While Charging
A phone that gets uncomfortably warm on the charger isnât just annoying â sustained heat is one of the fastest ways to wear down a lithium-ion battery, and in rare cases it can trigger a safety shutdown. The good news is that charging heat almost always comes down to a handful of fixable causes: using the phone while it charges, a case that traps heat, a worn or uncertified cable, or a charging spot that doesnât let heat escape. Table of Contents Quick Answer Why Android Phones Heat Up...
Gemini in Chrome on Android: Everything You Need to Know About the New Update
Gemini in Chrome on Android is getting a major update that brings more AI-powered tools directly into mobile browsing. Google announced on August 18 that Gemini in Chrome is rolling out to Android users in the U.S., giving users tools to summarize webpages, ask questions, connect with Google apps and create images without leaving Chrome. Instead of switching between Chrome, Gemini, Calendar, Keep, or an image tool, users can now do several tasks at the same time. The update also introduces...
GrapheneOS 2027 en Motorola Edge: Privacidad total sin trucos
GrapheneOS 2027 llega a los smartphones premium: la privacidad que Android nunca ofreciĂł ÂżCansado de que tu mĂłvil âte espĂeâ en cada clic? La versiĂłn 2027 de GrapheneOS, ahora preâinstalada en el MotorolaâŻEdgeâŻ2027, promete una privacidad real sin trucos ni concesiones. En este artĂculo verĂĄs, paso a paso, quĂ© cambia, cĂłmo instalarlo y quĂ© ventajas obtienes frente a un Android âstockâ. 1. ÂżPor quĂ© GrapheneOS 2027 marca un antes y un despuĂ©s? CaracterĂstica Android âstockâ ...
Why I Built an Offline-First Android App to Manage My AI Prompts
As developers, we are constantly switching contexts. On any given day, we might be jump-starting a new project, writing tests, or debugging legacy code. Over the last couple of years, large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini have become core parts of my daily coding and documentation workflow. But as my usage grew, I noticed a frustrating bottleneck: prompt management. The Problem: Where Did I Put That Prompt? I started with a fragmented setup. I had a markdow...