Microsoft Edge’s new ‘Buy now, pay later’ feature is the definition of bloatware

Microsoft is rolling out a "Buy now, pay later" feature in Edge that splits online purchases into segments, powered by a third-party company. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 2 years ago

PinePhone's official keyboard add-on will turn it into a tiny Linux PC

Pine64 is putting the final touches on its official keyboard add-on for the PinePhone and PinePhone Pro, which will cost $49.95. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 2 years ago

Android 12 will always open non-verified links in the default browser

Android 12 will always open such non-verified links in the default browser instead of showing you the app selection dialogue. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 2 years ago

Microsoft blocks Edge redirect tool in Windows 11, but there's another option

Microsoft has blocked a popular tool that redirects Edge links in Windows 11, but an alternative app has worked around the restrictions. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 2 years ago

Like it or not, iOS is a better OS than Android for the average user

Apple and Google have been copying features from each other for years. At this point, though, iOS is a better OS for the average user. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 2 years ago

Samsung’s new LPDDR5X DRAM is 1.3x faster and consumes 20% less power

Samsung's new LPDDR5X DRAM module offers 1.3X faster processing speed and 20% lower power consumption than LPDDR5 DRAM. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 2 years ago

Netflix Games begins to roll out worldwide

Netflix is starting to roll out Netflix Games, the company's games service. There's a catch though -- it's only available on Android devices. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 2 years ago

Microsoft is shutting down OneDrive for Windows 7 and 8.1 next year

Microsoft today announced that it's going to be shutting down the OneDrive sync client for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 beginning next year. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 2 years ago

Microsoft releases Surface Duo 2 kernel sources and factory image

Microsoft releases Surface Duo 2 kernel sources and factory image, getting the ball rolling on third-party development for the device. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 2 years ago

Android 11’s new emojis that you can install [Root]

Android 11 comes with support for Unicode 13's 62 new emojis. You can install the new emojis on older Android versions with root using this Magisk module! | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 2 years ago

Microsoft says it mitigated a 2.4 Tbps DDoS attack

Microsoft says that it mitigated a 2.4 Tbps DDoS attack on its Azure network, making it one of the largest DDoS attacks ever recorded. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 2 years ago

Advanced Android Development: Elevate app permissions using Shizuku

Rooting isn't for everyone. Here's how you can get elevated shell-level permissions in your app using the Shizuku library. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 2 years ago

USB-C cables and devices will soon show how fast they can charge

The USB-IF has revealed the certification logos for devices that support certain power delivery and data rate specifications over USB. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 2 years ago

Xiaomi’s blacklist of phrases sounds scary, but it may not be what it seems

After Lithuania told its citizens to avoid Xiaomi phones over censorship concerns, we've taken a look to see if the claims have any validity. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 2 years ago

EU plans to force OEMs to use a common charger for all phones

The Eurpoean Union is planning to force manufacturers to use a common charging port on all their devices to save the environment. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 2 years ago

Windows 11 VMs are going to require TPM 2.0

With the recent Windows 11 Insider Preview build, Microsoft is now requiring TPM 2.0 for virtual machines that are running the new OS. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Germany wants smartphone makers to offer 7 years of software updates

Germany is currently mulling over a new law that would force smartphone OEMs to deliver seven years of software updates for their devices. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Chrome Killed Internet Explorer: Extensions, Android, and Innovation

In this piece we look at how Google Chrome killed Internet Explorer, marking one of the biggest upsets in the history of the browser war. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Magisk is dropping support for hiding root access from apps

Magisk, the popular Android rooting tool, will continue to be developed by topjohnwu, but without its root hiding feature called MagiskHide. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Samsung kills the cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 if you unlock the bootloader

Unlocking the bootloader of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 reportedly breaks all the camera-related functionalities. Read on to know more! | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Bypass FRP Lock on Any Samsung with UnlockJunky

One of the more common issues with Samsung phones, is users encountering an FRP lock. This lock will usually appear after a user attempts to perform a factory reset on their device. Once you are presented with this lock, it may seem as if there are no immediate solution to get ar … | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Android 12 Beta 4 offers our first look at the new, much-faster search bar

Pixel Launcher's new search bar lets you quickly find apps, shortcuts, widgets, settings, contacts, conversations, tips, and more. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

A look at a prototype of Apple’s cancelled AirPower mat

A prototype AirPower mat has surfaced online, complete with photos and a video of it being used in action to charge a phone. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

WayDroid can run Android apps on Linux without slowdowns

There are many ways to run Android apps on desktop PCs, but a new solution called WayDroid looks to be the best option for Linux machines. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Android 12 prepares to kill off native support for Internet-based SIP calling

Android 12 has removed integrated SIP calling support through the stock dialer and is preparing to remove code from the telephony service. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Android 12’s stash payout varo bank Chikitaisaac123 gmail.com could be Snow Cone

We've learned that Android 12's dessert name will likely be Snow Cone. Clearly, this is the most important news of the day. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Kiwi Browser dev prepares to release Chromium updates more frequently

Future updates to Kiwi Browser will automatically be rebased on top of the latest Chromium version thanks to the "Kiwi Next" project. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Kiwi Browser dev prepares to release Chromium updates more frequently

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@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Poco X3 GT leaked renders reveal it’s a rebranded Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G

The POCO X3 GT, a new device in POCO's X3 lineup, has leaked in the form of press renders, confirming it's a rebranded Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

“Freedom Phone” is an overpriced smartphone that doesn’t free you from anything

The recently announced Freedom Phone is nothing more than an overpriced Chinese smartphone that doesn't free you from anything. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Why Google Play's APK replacement is scaring some security experts

Google Play will soon force developers to upload App Bundles instead of APKs, raising uncomfortable security questions about the requirement. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

XDA member unknowingly bought a Pixel phone with an FBI backdoor

The FBI reportedly sold backdoored Pixel phones to criminals, and one of those phones found its way to an XDA member. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Carrier suspected of injecting ads into two-factor SMS messages

An unidentified carrier is suspected of injecting advertisements into two-factor authentication SMS messages from Google. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

YouTube Go Now Available in over 130 Countries Worldwide

YouTube Go, a lightweight version of YouTube optimized for low-end devices, is now available in more than 130 countries. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Windows 11 has leaked: Here's a sneak peek before next week's launch!

The first leaked build of Windows 11 is here, and we went hands-on with it to see everything that's new in the next-gen OS. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Best Thunderbolt 3 and 4 docks in 2021: CalDigit, Anker, Elgato, and more

A Thunderbolt dock is a simple way to expand the I/O on your PC running on Windows or Mac and we've listed some of the best ones out there. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Windows 11 is coming – Here’s everything we know

Microsoft is going to announce Windows 11 soon, and while details are sparse, there are still some bits that we already know about it. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Carriers agree to start sharing vertical location data

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile have agreed to start sharing vertical location data for 911 calls in the U.S. within the next seven days. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Apple's iPad Pro is amazing, but iPadOS holds it back from its true potential

The 2021 iPad Pro has amazing Pro-grade hardware, but the software leaves a lot to be desired, relagating this beast to just being a tablet. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Microsoft Build was bad for Windows fans, and the company needs to do better

Microsoft's Build developer conference was not a good show by any measure, but it was especially the case for fans of Windows. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

XDA Basics: How to Use Find My Phone on Android

Android users deserve to know: what is the best way to find a lost phone? Google, are you there? Find my phone, ASAP! | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Satya Nadella teases “the next generation of Windows” in Build keynote

During the opening keynote of Microsoft's Build conference, CEO Satya Nadella reference what he called the "next generation of Windows". | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Google’s Fuchsia OS is making its long-awaited debut on the Nest Hub

Google's puzzling Fuchsia OS is finally making its first public appearance on the first-gen Nest Hub smart speaker. Read on to know more! | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Windows Phone failed, but its design stood the test of time

Windows Phone eventually died off, but its design and user experience were surprisingly ahead of its time, and better than Android and iOS. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Apps no longer need location to scan for nearby Bluetooth devices on Android 12

Android 12 adds new permissions specific for Bluetooth scanning and tracking, without needing apps to access the wider Location permission. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Google Play is cracking down on misleading app names and icons

Google has announced changes for developers who publish their apps in the Play Store, which will go into effect later this year. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Galaxy Book Pro

Samsung has announced a pair of new thin and light Galaxy Book laptops with cellular options, AMOLED displays, a new charger, and more. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago

Vivaldi browser can now block annoying cookie dialogs and Google’s FLoC

Vivaldi 3.8 is now out for Android and desktop and it brings a number of enhancements and privacy improvements. Read on. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 3 years ago