Nearly 50 apps from Chinese Android developer DO Global have disappeared from the Google Play store after a Buzzfeed News investigation found evidence of ad fraud and store policy violation. While Google hasn’t commented publically yet, a source told Buzzfeed News that the company is working on banning DO Global as a whole while also removing more apps.
These regulatory measures represent one of the largest bans Google has ever undertaken against a developer. Before 46 apps were [Read More…]
Boost Mobile this week began selling the Motorola Moto G7 Play to customers both online and in stores around the country.
New customers who purchase the latest phone from Motorola, and who sign up for an unlimited plan of $ 50 or higher, receive the device for $ 50. Outright, the phone cost $ 150.
Powered by Android 9 Pie, the Moto G7 Play features a 5.7-inch display and 13-megapixel rear camera. Internally, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor is paired [Read More…]
At Android Central, we live and breathe games. It doesn’t matter if it’s on a phone or a console. If you’re excited about Mortal Kombat 11 and are interested in a fight stick, we have a great one in mind.
Mortal Kombat 11 is right around the corner, and a lot of gamers are curious about fight sticks. Fight sticks are dedicated hardware which include two rows of buttons and a joystick. They’re essentially what you find [Read More…]
Niantic has announced a beta version of their latest real-world game, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite! It’s currently only available in New Zealand, but where there’s a will, there’s a way. We live in a world of magic after all. It is possible for you to sideload the Unite app — sideloading is installing an app that’s not on the Play Store — from outside New Zealand so you too can be a part of the Wizarding World!
How [Read More…]
Google may deliver system updates alongside app updates on the Play Store.
From Android’s inception, system updates have been delivered from the Settings app, but it looks like that’s set to change with Android Q. The folks at 9to5Google uncovered a new string in the Play Store APK that allows system updates to be installed directly from the app, alongside regular app updates.
Google is now testing that particular implementation, with a user on Reddit getting a [Read More…]
You can once again use VLC to play music and videos on Huawei devices.
VideoLAN blacklisted Huawei phones from downloading VLC last year, stating EMUI’s “ridiculous policy of killing all background apps” caused several issues with background playback. The issues led to negative reviews by Huawei users, and VideoLAN decided to pull the plug. The company said a few months later that it would be working with Huawei to issue a fix, and it looks like that [Read More…]
Recent APK teardown shows refreshed UI
It appears the Play Store might be next on the list for a Google Material Theme refresh, following in the steps of Gmail, Google Messages, and Google Drive’s recent redesigns. The folks over at 9to5Google have dissected the recent version of the Play Store’s APK to discover what this redesign will look like.
While this updated design is a big change from the current Play Store, if [Read More…]
Apple Music made its way to the Alexa Skill ecosystem this past December, meaning that everyone who has an Amazon Echo device can now enjoy their Apple Music subscriptions on their smart speakers. Here’s how to set up Apple Music on your Alexa-powered device.
Products used in this guide Amazon: Amazon Echo Show ($ 230) Google Play: Amazon Alexa (Free) How to set up Apple Music on your Echo device Open the Alexa App. Tap the menu icon [Read More…]
One of the biggest trends we’re starting to see in 2019 is the rapid growth and iteration in cameras. The advent of multiple cameras is a huge one right now with not just a second one, but a third, or fourth. Another big trend is jumping from 12-megapixel and 16-megapixel cameras up to 48-megapixels.
Indeed, that’s a key feature in Umidigi’s latest phone, the F1 Play. Launching as an affordable Android 9 Pie device, this one delivers a ton of [Read More…]
Best answer: Yes, you do need a premium HDMI cable to use the 4K features with your PlayStation 4 Pro. The cable your PlayStation Pro comes with is a premium HDMI cable so you shouldn’t have any worries. If you need to replace that cable, or you’re still experiencing any issues, here’s everything you need to know.
Trusty cable: AmazonBasics HL-007306 High-Speed HDMI Cable (From $ 6 at Amazon) How does the 4K experience improve my gaming? [Read More…]
