Google is finally giving Android users control over app backups

Google is finally testing per-app backup controls in Android beta, letting users choose exactly which apps get backed up.

Here's your most detailed look yet at how Android 17 OS verification will work

We're taking an early look at how Google's upcoming Android 17 OS verification feature will check that your phone's software ...

Google Finally Rolls Out Per-App Backup Controls on Android for Granular Cloud Storage Control

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I tried replacing Gemini with Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot on Android; one was worth paying for

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Android 17 makes it harder for bad actors to guess and crack the PIN on your phone

Android 17 adds tougher lock-screen protections that limit failed PIN and password attempts, extend lockout timers, detect duplicate guesses, and make brute-force attacks harder ...
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I stopped an Android Auto disconnect loop by modifying one background power setting

Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed by hands-on experience reviewing hundreds of ...
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WhatsApp Is Finally Letting You Hide Your Phone Number

It adds a separate username layer so people can reach you without seeing your phone number. Reserve and lock in a handle before full rollout.
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Android 17 Introduces New Lock Screen Changes That Severely Limit PIN Guessing Attempts

Android 17 introduces stricter limits on failed PIN and password attempts, a hard cap of 20 incorrect entries and duplicate-guess detection. Google has also simplified lockout messages and added a ...