Android 4.4 KitKat Support Has Finally Ended as Google Pulls the Plug Almost 10 Years After Launch

Considering how Android 14 is just a couple of months away, it’s safe to say that Google has started to work on moving forward. The company has always been a strong advocate for how it wants to make sure that all modern devices are running recent versions of Android, and today, the search engine giant has pulled the plug on Android 4.4 KitKat as the OS is finally losing all support, and while the company has not mentioned it, we would advise that you upgrade your device if you still have it. Android 4.4 KitKat is no longer being supported…

Second iPhone 15 Pro case leak reveals a slightly different placement for power and volume buttons

Earlier today we passed along a video of what appears to be cases for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. And where the cutout used to be for the “Mute” switch is a new cutout for what will supposedly be an “action” button allowing the user to pre-select an action that will take place when the button is pressed. For example, you probably would be allowed to set up the button to: Turn on/off flashlight. Enable/disable Do Not Disturb. Ring/Silent. Lock/Unlock Rotation. Take Screenshots. Show the Home Screen. Show the Lock Screen. This is just a small selection of the choices…

Can a MacBook Air fit into an Android addict’s lifestyle?

Ryan Haines / Android Authority It’s easy to find yourself drawn into a mobile ecosystem without thinking about it. Samsung users are pretty content with their expansive Galaxy, Pixel users are closer to a complete setup than ever, and Apple users, well, we all know how Apple’s walled garden locks you in as much as it locks others out. What happens when you dabble in different ecosystems to get the best of multiple worlds? What happens when you introduce the newest 15-inch version of the M2-powered MacBook Air into a staunch Android user’s personal and work life? I upgraded my…

Android update blamed for record number of 999 calls

Emergency call centers say they have been inundated with accidental 999 calls following an update to the Android mobile operating system (Getty Images) Police in the UK have blamed an Android smartphone update on a record increase in accidental 999 calls. The National Police Chiefs Council said the Emergency SOS function was resulting in emergency switchboards being overwhelmed by “silent” calls. The emergency feature is activated when a side button on a device is repeatedly pressed, which triggers a countdown that allows the action to be canceled by dragging a slider across the screen. However, many users appear to inadvertently…

What Google I/O needs to fix most about Android is its reputation

What do my kid, the former editor-in-chief of Android Police, and the Mayor of New York City all have in common? There’s no way they would use an Android phone. Android phones are carrying serious baggage, and the situation is getting worse. When Google talks about adding features to Android at Google I/Omaybe first it should remove the stigma of using Android in the first place. It’s hard to be an Android fan these days. We get no respect, I tell you. No respect. This hasn’t always been … Haha, just kidding. Of course, it has. Android has …