Google has now enabled real-time push notifications for reactions. If someone gives your Chat message a thumbs-up or another ...

The Java ecosystem has historically been blessed with great IDEs to work with, including NetBeans, Eclipse and IntelliJ from JetBrains. However, in recent years Microsoft's Visual Studio Code editor ...

Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, covering phones, texting apps and smartwatches -- obsessing about how we can make the most of them. Mike also keeps an eye out on the movie and toy ...

Like most people, I hadn’t noticed the app count on my phone creeping up. However, after years of downloading and trying new tools, I saw that my app drawer was bloated. I had pages of applications I ...

Messenger is one of the most popular messaging services around, especially in the US, but it has its faults. Group chats, for example, are not end-to-end encrypted by default, meaning the company that ...

You can share favorite content and chat with friends all in one place Spotify's adding direct messaging to the mobile app. Users can share audio, podcasts, songs in private chats. Rolling out to ...

In late July, Android Authority reported that Google was working on a new “Calling Cards” feature for its Contacts app. Yesterday, it began rolling out widely for everyone to use. When you receive a ...

After 14 years of trying to compete with Google Play, Amazon is pulling the plug on its Android Appstore. The tech giant announced that starting August 20, 2025, the alternative app marketplace will ...

A web-based attack called clickjacking can get information from password manager browser extensions using auto-fill settings. Here’s how to protect yourself. Moe enjoys making technical content ...

For those who hate repeatedly entering usernames and passwords, some of the biggest online companies are pushing an alternative: passkeys. Passkeys work by using a pair of unique mathematical values—a ...

Some apps consume your device's battery more than others. App battery drain can indicate poor software optimization, high data consumption, and increased activity on your phone. It can still affect ...