• Google I/O ’24 Schedule Teases Android 15, Wear OS 5, and New Android TV OS Updates

    Google I/O 2024 is scheduled for a May 14 start, so to get us all ready, Google has posted the schedule of events. If you are a developer or just an Android/Google ecosystem nerd, you might want to pay attention. My understanding of I/O 2024 is that Google is going to show two live keynotes … Continued Read the original post: Google I/O ’24 Schedule Teases Android 15, Wear OS 5, and New Android TV OS Updates

  • Android 15 could force dark mode on apps

    One of the changes we can expect in Android 15 is how the OS will force all apps to have a dark mode even if they don’t support it.

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    A hidden Android 15 feature could let you force any app into dark mode

    If you're a fan of dark mode on your Android phone, this one is for you. A hidden feature in an Android beta forces all apps into dark mode -- even ones that don't naturally support it.While the Android OS and most popular Android apps already have a built-in dark mode option, not all apps do. TikTok, for example, has a dark mode for iOS but not for Android, and the Amazon app doesn't have a dark mode on either platform. That's where this feature would come in handy.Mishaal Rahman at Android...

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    Android 15 could offer you the option to force dark mode on stubborn apps

    A new feature called 'make all apps dark' has been spotted in the upcoming Android 15 Beta update that will let you force dark mode on apps even though they don't have dark mode built in.

  • Android 15 ‘even dimmer’ display mode tipped to ease eye strain

    Google is working on adding a new display setting in Android 15 that'd automatically make using your phone more comfortable at night. According to an Android Authority report, Android 15 will feature an "even dimmer" display setting that could further reduce eye strain by dropping your display's brightness at the software level, beyond the hardware's minimum brightness. This Steam Deck-beater is available at a great price The Asus ROG Ally PC gaming handheld is a power...

  • Google Slaps Another Bug Fixing Android 15 Beta Update Onto Pixel

    It has been only 3 days since we shared news of Android 15 Beta 1.1’s arrival and we’re already back to tell you about yet another update. Google just released Android 15 Beta 1.2 as another small update that aims to fix a handful of bugs, all of which must be a big enough deal … Continued Read the original post: Android 15 Beta 1.2 Released in Record Time to Fix More Bugs

  • Google's Gemini AI Will Work On Your Pixel 2 XL—Android 10, 11 Devices Now Supported

    There's good news for Google chatbot users. If you own an Android 10 device, you can now use Gemini AI thanks to the expanded support.

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    How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android (and why you should)

    Nearly everything you do on your desktop, laptop, phone, and tablet begins with a Domain Name System (DNS) query. Essentially, DNS turns domain names (such as ZDNET.com) into an IP address so web browsers and apps know where to get the information you want. Without DNS, you'd wind up having to type 34.149.132.124 every time you wanted to go to ZDNET.com. Or, if you run a Google search, DNS is at work. Also: How to change your IP address with a VPN The problem is that standard DNS isn't secure,...

  • Google unifies Android and Pixel teams

    Google has announced a major restructuring of its hardware and software teams. The newly established ‘Platforms and Devices’ team, led by seasoned tech executive Rick Osterloh, will bring together Google’s Pixel devices and Android operating system under one umbrella. Before this, Osterloh was responsible for Google’s hardware division, overseeing the development and strategy for products […]

  • Google merges the Android, Chrome, and hardware divisions

    Google says the new “Platform and Devices” team will let it move faster.

  • Google Just Added Dark Mode to Drive

    Google is rolling out dark mode to all Google Drive web app users. If you aren't prompted about the new feature, however, you'll need to dig into settings to change your theme.

  • How to Work on a Multi-Library Project in Android – Locally and Remotely

    In this article, we're going to talk about multi-library projects in Android. It's not something ordinary, but not something out of the ordinary either. You may have come across multi-library projects in your line of work, or you may be looking into converting your library into sub-modules for better