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- Google Photos Fixes Android Image Editing Tool: Here’s What Changedby Kezia Jungco on April 15, 2026 at 1:50 pm
Google Photos fixes Android crop tool bugs and adds smoother animations. Here’s what changed and why it matters for users. The post Google Photos Fixes Android Image Editing Tool: Here’s What Changed appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft to Retire Outlook Lite, Impacting Millions of Android Usersby Joseph Ofonagoro on April 14, 2026 at 5:54 pm
Microsoft will soon shut down Outlook Lite, forcing Android users to switch to Outlook Mobile after months of phased shutdowns. The post Microsoft to Retire Outlook Lite, Impacting Millions of Android Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Motorola Razr 70 Ultra Specs Leak Raises Familiar Concernsby Kezia Jungco on April 14, 2026 at 3:29 pm
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra specs leak shows minimal upgrades, with only a slightly larger battery expected. The post Motorola Razr 70 Ultra Specs Leak Raises Familiar Concerns appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google $135M Settlement: Millions of Android Users May Qualify for Payoutby Aminu Abdullahi on April 14, 2026 at 2:22 pm
Android users may be eligible for a payout from Google’s $135 million settlement over background data use. Here’s who qualifies and how to claim. The post Google $135M Settlement: Millions of Android Users May Qualify for Payout appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google’s ‘Tap to Share’ Could Finally Give Android Its AirDrop Momentby Joseph Ofonagoro on April 13, 2026 at 5:57 pm
A new Android leak points to Google’s Tap to Share feature, which could let nearby phones share files and contact info with a quick NFC gesture. The post Google’s ‘Tap to Share’ Could Finally Give Android Its AirDrop Moment appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposedby Joseph Ofonagoro on April 10, 2026 at 5:02 pm
A flaw in the EngageLab SDK exposed 50 million Android users, allowing malicious apps to exploit trusted permissions and access sensitive data. The post Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposed appeared first on TechRepublic.
- 8 Hidden Android Features That Quietly Save You Time Every Dayby Aminu Abdullahi on April 9, 2026 at 1:13 pm
Discover eight hidden Android features that save time, reduce repetitive tasks, and make your phone faster and easier to use every day. The post 8 Hidden Android Features That Quietly Save You Time Every Day appeared first on TechRepublic.
- ‘Stop Texting’: FBI Warning Drives Apple’s iPhone Messaging Updateby Aminu Abdullahi on April 7, 2026 at 3:19 pm
Apple is preparing encrypted RCS support for iPhone, a change that could make messaging with Android users more secure and reduce reliance on SMS. The post ‘Stop Texting’: FBI Warning Drives Apple’s iPhone Messaging Update appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung to Shut Down Its Messaging App, Switch to Google Messages in Julyby Kezia Jungco on April 6, 2026 at 12:47 pm
Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July 2026, pushing users to Google Messages with RCS, AI, and security upgrades. The post Samsung to Shut Down Its Messaging App, Switch to Google Messages in July appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Android Alert: 50 Google Play Apps Linked to ‘NoVoice’ Malware Reached 2.3M Downloadsby Joseph Ofonagoro on April 3, 2026 at 4:01 pm
NoVoice malware was found in 50 Android apps on Google Play, with 2.3 million downloads, by bypassing detection and targeting outdated devices. The post Android Alert: 50 Google Play Apps Linked to ‘NoVoice’ Malware Reached 2.3M Downloads appeared first on TechRepublic.







