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Inside Apple's War on App Store Fraud: $2.2 Billion Blocked, Millions of Accounts Flagged

Apple's App Store blocked $2.2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2025, but faces criticism for potentially erroneous account suspensions affecting legitimate developers, highlighting challenges in fraud detection accuracy.

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Android users beware — this huge fraud scam campaign hit millions of victims around the world, make sure you're not next

Android users beware — this huge fraud scam campaign hit millions of victims around the world, make sure you're not next

Researchers found hundreds of malicious Android apps on the Play Store, generating profits through fake ads.

I used the OnePlus Pad 4 for three weeks — Here are 5 things I learned

I used the OnePlus Pad 4 for three weeks — Here are 5 things I learned

The OnePlus Pad 4 delivers excellent battery life, flagship performance, and one of Android's best multitasking experiences, but the ecosystem still feels half-baked.

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Xreal Project Aura crams a whole VR headset into a pair of smart glasses, and it's exactly what Android XR was made for

Xreal and Google have been working on a pair of smart glasses that will redefine how you see the category, and we finally got to see them in-person at Google I/O.

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Russian researcher claims state-backed MAX app secretly records users and monitors VPNs

MAX rejects the allegations, deeming the analysis "a fake," but a Russian digital rights group could also confirm most of the security claims. Here's how to stay safe.

I want to love the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026, but after testing it for two weeks, there's one major problem holding me back

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a good phone, but for $1,500, it's hard to recommend. After testing it for two weeks, it feels more like the Razr Ultra 2025 Part II.

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The Trump phone is here. It's junk

Tech experts and reviewers say the long-delayed $500 phone has high costs, middling specs and murky origins

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Android 17 catches up to Apple with a long-overdue cross-device upgrade

Android 17 catches up to Apple with a long-overdue cross-device upgrade

Android 17’s new Continue On feature finally lets Android users seamlessly switch apps between phones and tablets, though Google is clearly playing catch-up to Apple.

Android Central

Oppo launches Find X9 Ultra, Find X9s in India: Check features, price, camera, battery details

Oppo launches Find X9 Ultra, Find X9s in India: Check features, price, camera, battery details

Oppo has launched the Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s in India, expanding its premium smartphone lineup. The Find X9s offers flagship specs at a more accessible price, while the Find X9 Ultra targets the ultra-premium segment with advanced camera hardware and top-tier performance. Both devices are set to go…

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Biggest Google I/O 2026 announcements — Gemini Spark, Intelligent Eyewear glasses and more

Biggest Google I/O 2026 announcements — Gemini Spark, Intelligent Eyewear glasses and more

Google I/O 2026 is here, and we're keeping up with all the latest details around Android 17, Android XR, Googlebooks, Gemini Intelligence, and more.

Google's AI glasses are here – except they aren't

Google's AI glasses are here – except they aren't

Android XR's roll-out creeps closer

Gemini Intelligence hardware requirements revealed — here's which Samsung, Google, and other Android phones can run Create My Widget, Rambler, and more

Gemini Intelligence hardware requirements revealed — here's which Samsung, Google, and other Android phones can run Create My Widget, Rambler, and more

Small print on the Gemini Intelligence site reveals that most pre-2026 phones won't get access to the software, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Pixel 9 series, and more.

Google I/O 2026 Live Blog updates: Android 17, Android XR glasses, Gemini AI news

Google I/O 2026 Live Blog updates: Android 17, Android XR glasses, Gemini AI news

Google I/O is happening on May 19 and Android Central is following everything that is going to be announced. Follow our Live Blog to learn about all the news!

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WhatsApp’s secret new feature will delete texts once you’ve read them — and it could be coming to iOS and Android soon

WhatsApp’s secret new feature will delete texts once you’ve read them — and it could be coming to iOS and Android soon

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that can automatically delete messages once they’ve been read.

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'We’re bringing the watch closer to the rest of the Android family.' Google I/O may have sidelined Wear OS 7, but an important new update is quietly rolling out — and it's all about AI

Google is adding Gemini Intelligence and more to its wearable OS.

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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 is here, and it’s all about the boring fixes you actually wanted

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 smooths out Pixel usability with polished UI tweaks, smarter defaults, and more blur effects.

Yes, Google used an iPhone (not a Pixel) to demo Gemini Spark at Google I/O — but that actually makes perfect sense

Google seemed to be marketing some Gemini features more at iPhone users than Android ones, likely due to Apple's massive market share.

Android's QuickShare is getting an iPhone-friendly update thanks to QR Code sharing — here's how it works

When regular sharing won't do, Android QuickShare will let you get things going with a QR code — and it's going to support iPhones soon.

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Wear OS 7 is bringing one of Android 17's best features to your smartwatch

Google has officially unveiled Wear OS 7 with Live Updates, improved battery life, and a brand-new widget experience for smartwatches.

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Is my phone getting Android 17?

The stable version of Android 17 will be rolling out shortly. Let's take a look at what phones will get the update, and when.

Android 17 Beta Now Available for vivo X300 Pro and iQOO 15

SHENZHEN, China, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today announced the release of Android 17 Beta 3 for its flagship vivo X300 Pro and iQOO 15 smartphones. This release provides developers with early access to explore and test the new Android features on vivo devices, ensuring a seamless and optimized…

Google I/O 2026 made one thing clear — Gemini is becoming impossible to avoid

Google I/O 2026 revealed Gemini evolving from a chatbot into a deeply integrated AI layer spanning Search, shopping, Android, productivity, and persistent AI agents

Warby Parker and Gentle Monster finally showed us their Samsung XR glasses — but forgot to tell us when they’ll release, or how much they’ll cost

Samsung has lifted the lid on its premium Android XR glasses — and some familiar fashion brands have lent a hand.

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Did Google use a MacBook during its live demo at Google I/O?

Google used a MacBook during the Antigravity demo and it's super funny.

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This Google AI tool can now build Android apps from text prompts

Google AI Studio can now generate native Android apps from prompts, complete with emulator testing and Play Console integration.

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