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Google Play will open catalog access to third-party US Android app stores on July 22, following a court order tied to Epic Games’ antitrust case. The post Google’s Android App Store Shake-Up Starts July 22 appeared first on TechRepublic.

RedHook malware uses fake banking and government apps to steal data and control Android phones, with attacks confirmed in Vietnam and Indonesia so far. The post Fake Bank Apps Let Scammers Control Android Phones in Southeast Asia appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google’s July 2026 Pixel update fixes Android 17 boot loops, app crashes, display issues, and navigation problems across supported devices. The post Google’s July Pixel Update Targets Android 17 Boot Problems appeared first on TechRepublic.

Rising DRAM and NAND prices are forcing Android phone makers to cut specs, raise prices, and rethink budget smartphones, according to Omdia. The post AI Boom Could Make Cheap Android Phones More Expensive appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google’s July Play services update improves Google One purchases, adds Wear OS work profile support, and expands Android developer tools. The post Android’s July 2026 Google System Update: What Users Should Know appeared first on TechRepublic.

Pixel 6 may miss Google’s next Android kernel upgrade, but security patches and Android 17 are still expected through October 2026. The post Pixel 6 Android Kernel Upgrade Exclusion Explained for Owners appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google lost its final EU appeal over a €4.1B Android fine, prompting renewed scrutiny of app defaults, search dominance, and rivals’ access. The post Google Loses Final EU Appeal Over €4.1B Android Fine appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google says Android Earthquake Alerts warned millions in Venezuela before powerful quakes, showing how phones can support early warnings. The post Android Phones Warned 11.4M People Before Venezuelan Earthquakes appeared first on TechRepublic.

Pixel users report Android 17 touchscreen issues, including reversed scrolling, missed taps, and unresponsive areas, while Google works on a fix. The post Android 17 Update Triggers Widespread Touchscreen Issues on Pixel Phones appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google Health 5.02 brings back hourly activity charts, sleep-session controls, food logging updates, and dashboard improvements after the Fitbit app migration, but some features remain Android-only until version 5.03. The post Google Health 5.02 Restores Fitbit Features, but iOS Still Trails Android appeared first on TechRepublic.