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Android App Settings May Become More iPhone-Like

Android 16 introduces the SettingsPreferenceService API, allowing app settings integration into Android's central hub. Developers can choose which settings can be altered through the Settings app, ...

How to unlock Android Auto developer settings (and why you might want to)

Just like Android proper, you can unlock Android Auto developer settings on your car. But do you need to? Here's what you ...
Android Police

Google My Activity: How you can use it to keep your data safe

Your Google account can store a lot of information about the websites you visit or searches you make. The My Activity tool allows you to manage and delete that data with a few taps. Using one of the ...
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Change These Settings to Stop New Android Apps From Spying on You

Not every Android app you install needs your location, microphone, or contact list—yet many help themselves anyway. If you haven't checked your privacy settings in a while, now's the time to shut the ...
Ars Technica

Unless users take action, Android will let Gemini access third-party apps

Starting today, Google is implementing a change that will enable its Gemini AI engine to interact with third-party apps, such as WhatsApp, even when users previously configured their devices to block ...