News & Reviews:   Android

Based on a statement by wabetainfo.com, it seems that the developers of WhatsApp could be planning on introducing Facial Recognition for Android smartphones in the future. While there is no official information in regards to when the feature will be officially available, there’s also no info on which smartphone will support it as well.

With the announcement of HarmonyOS 2.0 back in last month, many are expecting HUAWEI to bring the in-house operating system (OS) to smartphones. However, it was revealed earlier that the Chinese tech giant will only launch the first smartphone with the HarmonyOS next year. Now, it appears that not only new smartphones can have the OS, but current HUAWEI and HONOR devices will also get to make the switch (well, at least some).

Earlier today, AirAsia has announced the airasia.com Super App, where you can perform various services ranging from booking hotels, shopping, food delivery, insurance, as well as bill payment. But that’s not all, AirAsia also mentioned that in conjunction with the launch of the super app, they will be hosting the Super Sales which will take place from 12 until 18 October 2020 where you can get up to 90% discount on selected products and services.

Yup, you read that right. This new Chrome web browser update can now offer New Password Protections and alert you if they have been compromised. Available for both Android and iOS platforms, here's how the new feature works on your smartphone.

Ever had a song stuck in your head, but could never remember the title? Well, that's probably not going to be a problem anymore on Spotify. The company has rolled out a new feature for the platform to its Android and iOS mobile apps.

When you're out and about, it's always great to have your list of tasks on hand for quick reference. Some people don't bother with it, but it's nice to have an app to track your todo list with a calendar. For Android and iOS users, you can now do that from within Google Calendar.

Malware for mobile devices have been around for a while, but the one operating system targeted the most would be Android. More importantly, there's a new wave of malware that is flooding Android app stores recently. Specifically, variants of the malware family known as 'Joker'.

In another interview session by YouTuber MKBHD (Marques Keith Brownlee), his latest one was with Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook. In that nearly 20 minute video, MKBHD just had to ask him about what "phone is in his pocket right now" and Mark just revealed that he is a big fan of Samsung.

Now that Google has launched Android 11, brands out there have begun to create their customised versions. But before we see any of those launched, Google has more up its sleeve. The company has officially announced Android 11 Go, a cut-down version of the new OS for entry-level devices with 2GB of RAM or less.

As hinted back in July, Google has finally launched the official version of Android 11 yesterday. Weeks of beta testing has gone by, but now you'll be able to get an update to the new operating system if you own certain devices. The new version will provide new features that focus on making it easier to communicate.