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The real story with Android's new security update setup
Android Q includes an ambitious new system for delivering system updates — but it isn't quite as black and white as you might think.
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Android swipes right on Apple's iOS gestures | TECH(talk)
At this year's Google I/O, the company highlighted new gestures for navigating in Android Q – gestures that will look surprisingly familiar to iPhone users. Computerworld's JR Raphael and Ken Mingis talk about what's changed and why...
No, Google, Apple's privacy is not a luxury item
Google services are subsidised by profits made from your data.
Android Q gestures: The good, the bad, and the baffling
Get ready for a whole new way to get around Android (yes, again!). Here's an up-close look at Android Q's new gesture system, where it shines, and where it falls short.
3 burning questions about Google's Pixel 3a
As Google's Pixel 3a phone makes its way into the world, it's time to think through the bigger-picture implications of the device's arrival.
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Android apps: Best of the best
Our Android expert highlights the standout apps in the categories that matter most to busy professionals.
The 3 big asterisks everyone's missing about Pixel sales
The internet's a-buzzin' with doom and gloom over Google's Pixel program — but all the catastrophic predictions fail to consider three critical points.
The best Android apps for team collaboration
Stay connected and productive wherever you are with these first-rate collaboration apps for Android.
8 handy hidden features for Google Calendar on Android
Upgrade your agenda with these out-of-the-way options in the Google Calendar Android app.
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Android Q's new 'Bubbles' feature | TECH(talk)
Google has added a new multi-tasking feature in Android Q: Bubbles, which will allow users to perform tasks across different apps without having to actually switch apps.
Unraveling the new Android Notification Assistant
An easily overlooked addition in the latest Android Q beta could open the door to some powerful new possibilities.
Wireless charging from A to Z: What you need to know
The mobile industry has been moving toward wireless charging for about a decade, but it wasn't until Apple came aboard that the choice in chargers really expanded. Soon the technology will enable even more power on the go.
16 multi-device wireless chargers to replace Apple’s defunct AirPower
Disappointed that Apple’s long-promised AirPower wireless charging pad never made it to market? Check out these alternatives for iPhones and Android devices.
The massive Google shift you probably haven't noticed
Google is quietly repositioning the very foundation of its business — and if you aren't watching closely, this monumental move might be easy to miss.
The best Android apps for organizing your life
From projects to places and to-do lists to travel, these Android apps will help you organize all the important areas of your life.
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold: Bright future or dead end?
Samsung finally announced it is shipping its Galaxy Fold, coming to AT&T and T-Mobile on April 26. Who will this device appeal to and will it be successful?
LG's revolutionary upgrade letdown
Congratulations, LG! You set out to make your mark on the realm of Android upgrades — and one year later, you've certainly earned the right to recognition.
Google, Hyperledger launch online identity management tools
The new tools enable mobile-based options for employees to sign into corporate applications or create self-sovereign identities, access to which they control.
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