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TikTok Lite Made for Those With Suboptimal Internet

Tim November 5, 2025 4

TikTok, a very popular app here in the US, has a Lite version available on Google Play for Android users. Still delivering all of the core features that are offered by TikTok, the Lite version is designed to use less bandwidth to help protect your limited data...

Google Maps Gets Gemini Inside Navigation, Proactive Traffic Alerts

Tim November 5, 2025 6

Google Maps is getting a big dose of Gemini, with Google baking in all sorts of new AI features to make the service even more helpful. Gemini is coming to Navigation, allowing you to ask Gemini about specific things while you're driving, such as finding...

Chrome Gets Easier Access to AI Mode on Android and iOS

Kellen November 5, 2025 2

Google is making it easier than ever to access AI Mode in Chrome on both Android and iOS. A new AI Mode shortcut will present itself when you open a new tab. That's the news today from Google on AI Mode - a simple change that will put AI Mode at the ready...

OpenAI’s Sora Now Available on Android

Tim November 4, 2025 5

Sora, the AI video generator from OpenAI that you've undoubtedly seen making the rounds on your grandma's Facebook feed, is now available on Android via Google Play. Sora is known for its ability to create hyperreal videos, complete with audio and impressive...

There’s a Fresh Build of Nova Launcher Available

Tim October 31, 2025 14

Back in September, news broke that Nova Launcher's original founder and developer was asked to step away from the app and cease activities related to open sourcing the app. This news didn't sit well with the Android community. While work on that is still...

More Galaxy Phones Treated to October Security Patch (Update: More Phones)

Tim October 31, 2025 1

Little kids shouldn't be the only one who get to enjoy Halloween. Select Galaxy owners are getting a treat of their own in the form of the October security patch. If you own a Galaxy S24 model, S25 FE, Z Fold 5 or Z Flip 5, be on the lookout for a new update...

Galaxy S22 Series Gets Android 16 Update

Tim October 30, 2025 7

Galaxy S22 series owners no longer need to wait for Android 16 (One UI 8) -- it has arrived! Samsung has been busy updating its newer phones with Android 16 for a bit, but now the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra are getting that sweet One UI 8 treatment. It's...

App Developers No Longer Forced to Use Google Play Billing

Tim October 30, 2025 1

Google has taken steps to be in compliance with a recent ruling in the US, requiring them to no longer force Android app developers to use Google Play Billing. Ridiculously long story short (this all began in August, 2020), app publishers like Epic Games can...