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whatsapp android fingerprint lock

WhatsApp gets fingerprint unlock feature on Android

Ayesha MuhammadNovember 1, 2019

Following the introduction of Touch ID and Face ID on iPhones earlier this year, Whatsapp has finally introduced the much-awaited Fingerprint unlock feature on ...

Gmail dark mode rolling out

Gmail is rolling out ‘dark theme’ on Android and iOS devices

Ayesha MuhammadOctober 24, 2019

Dark theme seems to be the topic of interest these days, as a couple of apps are featuring it, claiming to provide a balanced night-time smartphone experience, ...

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Android 10: Dark theme, gesture navigation, smart reply and more

Muhammad AbdullahDecember 21, 2020

Google officially released Android 10 for all Pixel phones with new features as foreseen. It is named as Android 10 and not any dessert starting with Q. After ...

Illustration of a smartphone with a sprouting plant on screen, representing Android rooting

How to Root Android: Compatibility, Steps and Risks

Nouman S GhummanSeptember 14, 2026

Rooting Android gives selected apps administrator-level access, but there is no safe one-click procedure that works on every phone. First confirm that your ...

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5 Best Text Messaging Apps for Android in 2026

Muhammad AbdullahMay 16, 2026

Android users can have more than a default messaging app. For example, you can install third-party apps from Google Play instead of sticking with the default ...

Pixel 2 XL home screen with Android

How to make your phone feel like stock Android (without root)

Muhammad AbdullahMay 16, 2026

"Stock Android" in 2026 means something different than it did the Nexus era. The Pixel UI has gained features and visual flourishes that the original Nexus-era ...

A design for Android Q Beta post

Android Q Beta 2 rolls out for Pixel devices – New features sighted

Rizwan AnwarJanuary 18, 2020

Android Q Beta 1 rolled out earlier in March. Android Q Beta 2 rolled out for Pixel devices enrolled in the Android beta program as an OTA update, and while it ...

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How to Install APK Files on Android (Unknown Apps, Risks, Updates)

Rizwan AnwarSeptember 11, 2026

Google Play is still the safest default for most Android apps. Sideloading an APK (Android Package) is what you do when a region lock, an older version, a ...

Android Q Beta logo on Google Pixel 2 XL

Android Q Beta 1 Features

Rizwan AnwarOctober 11, 2026

Android Q was the preview name for Android 10. Beta features and menus can differ from those in the finished release. The Android Q beta was released today ...

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First Android Q Beta available for all Pixel smartphones

Rizwan AnwarSeptember 18, 2019

As we reported earlier, the Android Q beta did launch, albeit a few days late. Google has officially rolled it out for all Pixel owners as an Over-The-Air (OTA) ...

An illustration with Android and Q letter showing "Android Q"

Android Q Beta reportedly releasing later today

Rizwan AnwarSeptember 18, 2019

According to Mishaal Rahman, Editor-in-Chief for XDA Forums, one of the Internet's go-to sources for Android news, we will likely see Android Q Beta drop later ...

An illustration of a tablet in hand with an ebook open, a person using an old tablet as an ebook reader

5 Cool Uses for an Extra Android or iOS Tablet or Smartphone

Rizwan AnwarJuly 6, 2023

When new smartphones and tablets are released often, there may be times when you have an extra Android or iOS device that you don't use. Instead of letting ...

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Latest WhatsApp beta update on Android is deleting media content

Rizwan AnwarMarch 8, 2019

There is currently a serious bug on the Android version of WhatsApp. If you are a beta tester in the Play Store, we highly recommend avoiding updating your ...

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Google is now making it easier to encrypt cheap smart devices

Fazeel AshrafJanuary 11, 2020

Data encryption has become a key feature of smart devices. It 's an underrated feature, and it's key to understanding one's privacy. Not every smartphone offers ...

Android phone home screen with two WhatsApp icons, labelled WhatsApp 1 and WhatsApp 2

How to Use Two WhatsApp Accounts on One Android Phone in 2026

Muhammad AbdullahSeptember 14, 2026

WhatsApp no longer needs a workaround for a second number. Since October 2023, the Android app has let you stay signed in to two accounts and switch between ...

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