Android

Android’s PS2 Emulation Revolution: New ARMSX2 Emulator Brings PlayStation 2 Classics to Your Phone

ARMSX2 Debuts: Turning Android Phones into Mini PlayStations Have you ever wanted to carry a PlayStation 2 in your pocket? Thanks to a new app called ARMSX2, that retro gaming dream is closer to reality. ARMSX2 is an Android emulator that lets users run PS2 games on modern phones. It just hit a major milestone – version 1.0 went live over the weekend – marking the emulator’s first stable release notebookcheck.net. Early adopters could already test preview builds since August, but now the project is official, complete with open-source code and (soon) an easy install via Google Play Store economictimes.indiatimes.com timeextension.com.

29 October 2025

Chrome’s Game-Changing AI Features: Smarter Tabs, Instant Writing & Custom Themes (vs. Edge & Safari)

Turn Any Webpage into a Podcast: Chrome for Android’s New Read-Aloud Feature Explained

Chrome’s New “Read Aloud” Feature – What Is It? Google Chrome for Android now lets you have any webpage read out loud to you, much like an audiobook or podcast. The feature is officially called “Listen to this page.” After you load an article or any text-heavy webpage, you can tap Chrome’s ⋮ (three-dot) menu and find the “Listen to this page” option (located near options like Translate) 9to5google.com techtimes.com. Once tapped, Chrome will immediately start converting the page’s text to speech. When activated, a small audio player bar appears at the bottom of the screen with basic controls: you’ll

22 September 2025

Accessibility · Android Apps · Chrome Tips · Podcasts · Technology

Samsung One UI’s Epic Evolution: From TouchWiz Woes to Android’s Feature King

Key Facts From TouchWiz to One UI: A Fresh Start for Samsung Software Samsung’s One UI represents a radical reboot of the company’s software experience, shedding the infamous legacy of TouchWiz. Prior to One UI, Samsung’s custom Android skin (TouchWiz, later rebranded Samsung Experience) had a reputation for heavy, cluttered design and sluggish performance, often bloated with features that slowed devices technastic.com. In November 2018, Samsung officially unveiled One UI at its Developer Conference as the solution – a cleaner, more minimalist interface focused on usability on large screens en.wikipedia.org. The design philosophy behind One UI was to make using

16 September 2025

Android · Mobile Technology · One UI · Samsung · Software Evolution

Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Competition: Can Samsung’s Budget Champ Rule 2025?

Verdict: Who Should Buy the Galaxy A17, and Is It Worth It? Samsung Galaxy A17 5G in Black (rear view). The A17’s design is sleek and minimalist, echoing higher-end Galaxy models. It offers a matte finish plastic back and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. news.samsung.com The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is an excellent choice for budget-conscious buyers who want a reliable smartphone from a top brand, and especially for those who plan to keep their phone for several years. Its greatest strength lies in long-term value: with 6 Android OS upgrades guaranteed, the A17 will stay current and secure through 2031 news.samsung.com. This makes it ideal

7 September 2025

2025 Devices · Android Phones · Budget Smartphones · Mobile Comparisons · NASDAQ:AAPL · NYSE:NOK · Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite: The Budget Tablet You Won’t Want to Ignore

Key Facts: Specifications and Features Samsung’s official render of the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite in Coral Red, complete with the S Pen. The Tab S10 Lite’s design features slightly thicker bezels around its 10.9-inch display, emphasizing durability and grip over ultra-thin aesthetics. The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite packs a solid spec sheet for a mid-range tablet. It centers around a 10.9-inch WUXGA+ display (2112×1320) using a TFT LCD panel. While it forgoes OLED richness, it still offers a smooth 90Hz refresh rate for fluid scrolling and animations, a feature not common in entry-level iPads or many budget Android tablets. Samsung’s

26 August 2025

Android · Budget Tech · Reviews · Samsung · Tablets

Android 17’s Massive Upgrades Revealed: Features, Leaks, Release Date & How It Outshines Android 14 & 15

Android’s Epic Evolution: A Complete History from Android 1.0 to Android 15 (2008–2025)

Android 1.0 debuted publicly on September 23, 2008 on the T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream), launching Google’s first public Android release. Android 1.5 Cupcake, released in April 2009, introduced the first on-screen keyboard and home-screen widgets and began the dessert-naming tradition. Android 1.6 Donut, released in September 2009, added support for multiple screen sizes and CDMA networks such as Verizon, expanding Android’s device reach. Android 2.0–2.1 Eclair, launched October 2009 (2.0) with turn-by-turn Google Maps Navigation and pinch-to-zoom, followed by 2.1 in early 2010. Android 2.2 Froyo, released May 2010, brought a Just-In-Time compiler, mobile hotspot, USB tethering, and Flash support

11 August 2025

Android · Evolution · Mobile · Operating Systems · Tech History

Ultimate 2025 Showdown: iOS vs Android vs HarmonyOS — Which Mobile OS Reigns Supreme?

HarmonyOS Next, released in late 2024, runs on a fully self-developed system base with no Android dependencies. At launch, HarmonyOS Next offered over 15,000 apps and meta-services, and Huawei reported more than 6.75 million HarmonyOS developers by late 2024. Huawei claimed HarmonyOS powers over 1 billion devices as of 2024. Global smartphone OS market shares in early 2025 place Android at about 76–80%, iOS at around 19%, and HarmonyOS at roughly 5%. In China by late 2024, HarmonyOS reached 19% market share, overtaking iOS at 17%. The iOS App Store contains about 2 million apps, and in 2024 iOS generated

4 August 2025

2025 Trends · iOS vs Android · Mobile OS · NASDAQ:AAPL · NASDAQ:GOOGL · Operating Systems · Tech Showdowns

Apple’s ‘Liquid Glass’ Stumbles, Google Merges Android & ChromeOS, Foldable Frenzy, and More – Mobile Tech Roundup July 16, 2025

Google plans to merge ChromeOS into Android, creating a single OS across phones, tablets, and laptops, with Chromebooks and tablets running Android and a desktop-optimized Android with multi-window UI. Apple’s iOS 26 introduces Liquid Glass, which faced beta backlash, saw Beta 2 increase contrast and Beta 3 nearly remove the effect, and adds features like Add to Calendar from screenshots, Image Search, and an experimental Ask ChatGPT on screenshots. Samsung released Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, with the Fold 7 8.9mm thick when folded (4.2mm unfolded) and the Flip 7 adding a full 4-inch outer display

16 July 2025

Apple · Foldable Devices · Google · Industry Updates · Mobile Technology · NASDAQ:AAPL · NASDAQ:GOOGL