iOS 26.5 adding encryption to RCS messages exchanged between Androids and iPhones

OS 26.5 adds encrypted RCS support for iPhone and Android chats, but users should look for the lock indicator before assuming cross-platform conversations are protected.

You can now get Gemini to generate downloadable files directly in chat

Google appears to have quietly rolled out a new feature for Gemini that allows you to generate downloadable files directly in ...
TechCrunch

Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline

Update (April 7, 10:30 p.m. PT): The company has updated the app store listing and removed references to the Android app. But it also added that the iOS keyboard is coming soon. The app is free to ...
Macworld

Apple’s Swift can be used to create Android apps

The recently released 6.3 version of Apple’s Swift programming language features the official release of the Swift SDK for Android, which means that developers can now use Swift to write Android ...
Ars Technica

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in September, Google will begin restricting application sideloading with its ...
talkandroid.com

ChatGPT to Gemini: A Game-Changing Feature Lets You Import Your Entire Chat History

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Lost Your Chat History? The Hidden Trick Every Smartphone User Needs to Know

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Bleeping Computer

Android mental health apps with 14.7M installs filled with security flaws

Several mental health mobile apps with millions of downloads on Google Play contain security vulnerabilities that could expose users’ sensitive medical information. In one of the apps, security ...
PC World

I love my Android phone. An Android laptop sounds like a nightmare

Google Aluminium will be an Android-based operating system for laptops and tablets — “built with AI at its core,” according to Google. While Google hasn’t yet announced its grand plans, the future ...
BGR

5 Essential Open-Source Apps Every Android User Should Try

The Android operating system is a staple in the mobile smartphone space. Android 16 recently received a huge redesign, and the OS as a whole has a higher market share than Apple's iOS. One of the best ...
9to5google

Google is bringing the big Snapseed redesign to Android

Back in June, Google surprisingly released Snapseed 3.0 for iOS, and has now confirmed that the new version is coming to Android. At the end of December, the Snapseed team shared on Reddit that they ...