There are many smart TV platforms to choose from, like Apple tvOS and Samsung’s Tizen OS. But there is one smart TV platform that is better than all the others: Google’s Android TV. 1 Extensive application ecosystem Android TV benefits from a vibrant app ecosystem thanks to Google. Google is the company behind the Android…
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority When Archero came out in 2019, it was definitely something new. Sure, roguelike games have been around for decades, but Archero has reinvented the genre like few games can. The tight gameplay loop and slow progression system completely hooked me, and it spawned a cottage industry of copycats in the…
I’m responsible for Android Police’s monthly and annual summaries of the best new games in the Play Store. This means that each month there is a unique selection of games on my phone, but most of them only remain available for the days or weeks I need to review them. However, some games have stuck…
The new system sees scammers pretending to be a representative of your bank (Photo: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock) People have been warned that a ‘ghost hacker’ is targeting Apple, Android and Windows devices. Fraudsters have a new trick up their sleeve: pretending to be your bank or even a government official to trick you into downloading questionable…
A look back at this week’s news and headlines in the Android world, including Galaxy S25 specials, Honor Magic7 Pro review, Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro reviewed, Nothing Tech’s AI plans, growth world of smartphones, Google’s offers on the undo button and a new Instagram. challenger. Android Circuit is here to remind you of some of…
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) $65 $100 Save $35 If you’re looking for an affordable Android tablet, then the Amazon Fire HD 8 is the way to go. The Fire HD 8 delivers in terms of performance and currently costs just $65. The Amazon Fire HD 8 is often overlooked by people looking to buy…
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, recently admitted to making a costly mistake that caused the company to miss a $400 billion opportunity in the mobile market. During an interview with Eventbrite CEO Julia Hartz, Gates acknowledged that his mismanagement led to Microsoft’s failure to become the dominant non-Apple mobile operating system. “The biggest mistake…
What type of case do you normally buy when upgrading to a new phone? I, for one, usually run my phones free of cases, but after a recent drop that obliterated my Redmagic 9s Pro, I decided to pick up a Pixel 9 as a replacement. With that new purchase came a strong sense that…
Welcome to a brand new weekend after an exhausting work week! We’re excited to bring you our latest selection of this week’s must-have free apps. We scoured the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store to find applications that are generally paid for but are currently available for free on Android and iOS. Before…
Apple added support for the Google-supported Rich Communication Services (RCS) message standard with iOS 18. RCS was created by the cellular industry to add advanced media and other features to messaging that would work on all operating systems. Google adopted RCS in Android about five years ago and it is available for most phones that…