So-called feature drops will upgrade Google Pixel smartphones in the future. Most functions land on the Pixel 4 and also on its predecessors. The Dark Mode introduced with Android 10 can now be switched on and off with a tap of…
Game Developers Conference: Google plays its share virtually
At the digital Games Developer Summit, Google primarily announced tools and services for game development on Android.Reading time:2 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments Google held the Google for Games Developer Summit event originally planned as part of the Game Developers Conference…
BMW: Digital car key planned for iOS 14
So far, anyone who wanted to replace their BMW key with a smartphone needed one from Samsung. In the future, this should also work with an iPhoneReading time:1 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments38posts The situation was no longer communicable to wealthy customers:…
Android: Numerous applications check installed apps for advertising purposes
According to a study, a third of commercial Android apps check which other applications are installed – many use the information for advertising.Reading time:1 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments22posts Numerous Android apps collect information about which other applications are installed on…
Extend parental control to operating systems? Idea meets with skepticism
The federal government plans to amend the Youth Protection Act. The state media authorities do not have enough age to mark games and films on the Internet.Reading time:2 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments55posts The state media authorities believe that age labeling on…
Why there are problems with upgrades on Android is explained on Linux with the Raspberry Pi
Install Debian, Fedora or Ubuntu on any hardware: Impossible with ARM systems like the Raspberry Pi. That is the cause.Reading time:15 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments Linux is the dominant operating system for single board computers. The bizarre thing about it: Linux supports…
TCL 10: New range of smartphones also available in Germany
The Chinese manufacturer TCL is launching its TCL 10 Pro and 10 L internationally on the market. It is open whether the 5G variant will come to Germany.Reading time:1 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments19posts The company TCL, which has so far mainly…
Study: Of 150,000 Android apps, more than 12,000 contain a back door
Due to various backdoor functionalities in many apps, attackers could attack Android devices from afar with serious consequences.Reading time:1 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments47posts Academics from The Ohio State University and the CISPA – Helmholtz Center for Information Security have analyzed…
Pixel 4: Patch prevents the phone from being unlocked while sleeping
Google has released a long-announced patch for the Pixel 4. This is to prevent the cell phone from being unlocked with closed eyes.Reading time:1 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments15posts A new security patch for the Pixel 4 brings an additional security setting…
Coronavirus: Google adapts scanning process for the Play Store
Developers have to accept restrictions when reviewing and approving apps. Google also promises help for the community.Reading time:1 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments Delays in reviewing, releasing and publishing apps via Google Play are one aspect of the restrictions that Android developers…