Android

Leaked Lenovo Googlebook 15 specs suggest premium OLED laptop with AI tools

Departing from the budget Chromebook model, the Googlebook 15 features a 15.3-inch 120Hz OLED screen and an OS designed to run Android apps natively.

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HiLight Studio open-source app unlocks Pixel 11 Pro LED controls

Developed by Dhananjay Bhosale, the open-source HiLight Studio utility bypasses Google's five-color stock restriction on the Pixel 11 Pro LED array at the cost of breaking native system prompts.

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EU mandates Google and Android open smartphone systems to rival AI agents

The European Union issued binding mandates requiring Google to open its Android system and search data to third-party artificial intelligence developers. The directive aims to allow rival AI agents to gain system-level functionality currently reserved for native assistants like Gemini.

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Google to distribute third-party app stores in Play Store starting July 22

Google is opening its Play Store catalog to competing third-party storefronts in the United States. This shift requires stores to meet security and administrative criteria while allowing developers to manage their distribution settings.

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Google Chrome 150 for Android adds dedicated back button and menu redesign

Google is rolling out a redesigned menu for Chrome on Android that includes a new dedicated back button and reconfigured interface shortcuts. These updates aim to improve navigation, particularly for users with large-screen devices like tablets and foldables.

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Yubico launches YubiKey Passkey Enabler app for Android devices

Yubico has introduced a new Android Credential Provider app to streamline hardware-backed passkey registration and authentication via NFC and USB.

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