Android Phones

KRAFTON India will start rolling out the BGMI 4.4 update for Android users via the Google Play Store. The update introduces a new Hero’s Crown-themed mode, gameplay enhancements, and visual improvements, with phased availability expected for all users by today.

The FBI has warned of risks linked to downloading mobile apps, particularly those developed in China. The agency says such apps could expose user data to the Chinese government, raising privacy concerns.

Google is reportedly gearing up for Android 17, expected to launch a stable build by June 2026. Codenamed Cinnamon Bun, the update may bring a refreshed Material 3 UI, improved privacy, enhanced desktop mode, and smarter AI-driven features.

Always-on displays have been a missed opportunity, until now. Android’s Min Mode brings live app data, better navigation, and real utility to your idle screen, changing how phones work without draining battery.

Google’s next Android update adds a redesigned flashlight slider that mimics a real torch beam, giving users native brightness control. It’s subtle, visual, and one of the most human design upgrades yet, though still months away from release.

Google’s new Android policy will only permit installing apps signed by verified developers, according to the company’s official blog. The move has triggered protests, with developers and users warning it poses risks for user choice and independent app development.

Unicode approved eight new emojis for 2025, from cryptids to apples. According to industry trackers, Apple and Android users should see the update by early 2026, depending on software rollout schedules. Design and colours will vary across devices.

Google is rolling out an auto-open feature on the Play Store. Now, Android users can have apps launch themselves after download with a quick toggle and a short countdown, making the process faster and a little less tedious.

Quick Share could soon let Android owners instantly send files to iPhones and Macs, signaling a long-overdue fix for cross-platform sharing. Will Google’s solution finally end the divide between Apple and Android users?