Android Authority

Do people really switch from iPhone to Android? Apple now wants Samsung's data to answer that

Apple has requested internal Samsung data about how people switch between iPhone and Android to show that its practices are not anti-competitive. The request is part of Apple’s defense against US ...
USA Today

Here's how to qualify for a payment from a Google data settlement

Android phone users can now claim their portion of a class-action settlement connected to Google's collection of their data. The lawsuit, Taylor v. Google LLC, alleged that Google needlessly collected ...
9to5google

Android 17 Beta 3 splits Wi-Fi and mobile data into separate Quick Settings tiles

For a very, very long time, Android has combined mobile data and Wi-Fi into one Quick Settings button. It looks like data and Wi-Fi are splitting up in the latest Android 17 Beta 3 update. There are a ...
Android

Google Agrees to $135 Million Settlement Payout for Data Drain on Android: How to Get Your Share

Google has reached a $135 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that Android devices used cellular data without user permission since 2017. Eligible U.S. users (excluding ...

I tried Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude for a month on Android, and I have a clear winner for you

ChatGPT still wins on personality. When I need a catchy title or a brand story that doesn’t sound like a corporate manual, ...
Android Authority

You can now claim a share of Google’s $135M data settlement

Google’s long-running Android data dispute is finally paying out, and the claims website is now live. Eligible users will get a payment election form (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH, or virtual Mastercard) ...
CNET

Google Will Pay $135M to Android Phone Owners. Learn Who's Eligible and How to Get Paid

If you used an Android phone with cell service in the last nine years, you could be eligible for compensation. Anna Gragert Senior Editor, Health and Home Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously ...
TechRepublic

Google’s Android 17 Beta 3 Is Here: What’s New Ahead of the Final Release

Google’s Android 17 Beta 3 Is Here: What’s New Ahead of the Final Release Your email has been sent Android 17 Beta 3 is here… and it’s not trying to impress at first glance. As Google gets closer to ...
ExtremeTech

This Android Tool Will Ensure New Apps Come From Real, Verified Developers

Instead of ending sideloading entirely, Google is introducing a new way to share and install third-party apps. This includes a system‑level Android Developer Verifier app that debuted Monday. The app ...
NBC Chicago

You could be owed money as part of a $135M Google settlement. See if you qualify

Do you have an Android phone? If so, you may be entitled to a payout as part of a $135 million Google settlement, but whether or not you could get money will depend on several factors. The settlement, ...
Android Police

Google just made its first real move to change sideloading forever

While most folks will download apps from verified sources like the Google Play Store, you can still find apps on the internet from alternate sources, which means that there's always the potential that ...