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SEGA is offering 9 games for free on Google Play, without ads, and with permanent access. These games will soon be removed from the app stores, so users are encouraged to download them now.
Android's ecosystem is closely linked with open-source software, attracting many enthusiasts. The Google Play Store offers a variety of open-source applications.
1. Bitwarden: An open-source password manager with essential features, industry-leading encryption, two-factor authentication, auto-fill capabilities, and a random password generator. It has a free version and a premium account for additional features.
2. Brave: A secure browser built on Chromium, featuring enhanced privacy tools, a built-in AI tool named Leo, and a toggleable VPN. It provides insights into tracker and ad blocking.
3. Wavelet: A free, open-source app for music lovers that offers preset sound profiles for various earbud models and features like AutoEQ, a graphic equalizer, and channel balance.
4. Tor Browser: A privacy-focused browser with extensive security features, though it may have slower loading times due to multiple security layers. It is free and open-source.
5. KDE Connect: An app that integrates Android devices with Linux systems, allowing users to share clipboard content, files, URLs, and notifications. It enhances productivity by enabling command execution on Linux devices from mobile phones.
6. ProtonVPN: A VPN service developed by CERN scientists, offering strong security features, access to servers in over 110 countries, and a free account with limitations. Paid plans provide higher speeds and more features.
Google has released updates in its latest Android app, including a redesign of the Gemini overlay and potential promotional offers for Samsung's Galaxy Flip 7 and Fold 7 featuring Google AI. An APK teardown revealed layout changes, such as a reorganization of the app's interface, with the Labs shortcut moving to the right and the "Google" name replaced by a compact "G" logo. The Gemini Live feature has been refined with a new overlay design for easier access to controls. Additionally, the app is testing a feature that suggests search queries in AI Mode, clearly labeling these suggestions.
North American and European owners of the Lucid Air can now connect their Android smartphones to their vehicles as of June 16, 2025, through an over-the-air update to Lucid OS 2.7.0. This update enables access to Android Auto, allowing users to utilize their preferred smartphone applications for maps, media, and messaging on the Lucid Air's 34-inch Glass Cockpit, either via USB or wirelessly. To use Android Auto, owners need an Android phone running version 9.0 or higher, an active data plan, and a compatible USB cable, with wireless connection available for Android 11 or higher. Compatibility for Lucid Gravity owners is expected soon.
A new strain of malware called "Crocodilus" is targeting Android users, designed to steal funds. It spreads through advertisements on social media that entice users to download an app with promises of rewards. Once installed, the malware can modify the user's contact list, adding numbers under trustworthy names like "Bank Support" to deceive victims. Security experts from Threat Fabric warn that this malware represents a significant threat and recommend that users only download apps from trusted sources like the Google Play Store, and to verify app developer credentials and user reviews before installation.
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Google has released an update to its Google Home app, version 3.33, which improves the experience of scrolling through video history on Nest cameras for Android devices, enhancing framerate and loading times. The update, dated May 28, introduces a general release of a limited-access member tier for sharing smart home setups while maintaining control over visibility and management. It also includes several bug fixes for stability, addressing crashes in areas like the Automations tab, Wi-Fi and Climate categories, and notification permissions, as well as issues with inviting household members and accessing service settings. User feedback has been mixed, with some expressing satisfaction and others noting ongoing performance issues.
Sega has discontinued support for nine retro games on iOS and Android, making them free to download and play with in-app purchases removed. The games include classics like Crazy Taxi, Streets of Rage, Super Monkey Ball, and Sonic the Hedgehog.
Google is introducing a new feature called AppCard to its Android Automotive OS, which allows applications to display essential data and functionalities directly on the home screen. The design of these AppCards will be determined by car manufacturers, ensuring a consistent user interface across vehicles. AppCards can include images, text, tappable buttons, and progress bars, although space limitations may restrict the amount of information displayed. This feature may not be exclusive to Android 16 and could function independently of primary operating system updates. AppCards aim to optimize applications for automotive environments, encouraging developers to refine their apps for vehicle use.
