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Google has announced that Play Store Dark Mode can now be enabled by any device running Android 5.0 or higher. Previously, Dark Mode on the Play Store was only enabled on Android 10 devices. This new Dark Mode for the Play Store doesn’t require a specific update as it is enabled automatically by Google. Google
Google has now blocked any mention of terms like “Coronavirus”, “COVID-19”, and “Corona”. This comes as Google also pulled the plug on the annual I/O developer conference scheduled to be held in California in May. Coronavirus has affected over 80,000 people so far and killed nearly 3,000 people, mostly concentrated in China and South Korea.
Huawei has announced that its dedicated app hub, known as AppGallery, now has 400 million users globally. This makes it the third-largest online app store in the world. Huawei was forced to shift all focus onto AppGallery following the U.S. – China trade dispute in 2019. The company is gearing up for the launch of
Huawei will reportedly join forces with fellow Chinese manufacturers Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi to come up with an alternative for the Play Store. This platform will apparently allow developers to write apps and upload them, which will then automatically make its way to all four app hubs of the respective manufacturer. Known as the Global
Reports from a few months ago suggested that the successor to Vine will not arrive immediately. Well, the co-founder of Vine Dom Hofman has now announced a revival of the app in the form of “byte“. Available as a free app on the Google Play Store as well as the iTunes App Store, byte allows
Everybody loves music. And thanks to the advancement in technology, there are multiple ways to enjoy music for everyone. This can also make things confusing for someone who is new to the game. Keeping this in mind, we’re going to talk about some of the best music apps available for Android. In addition to apps
If you’re torn between multiple competing VPN services, Ookla’s Speedtest app may serve as a viable alternative right now. Available only to Android users for now, the Speedtest app now includes added a VPN feature, allowing customers to test their data/Wi-Fi speeds while also browsing from an anonymous location. This service appears to be in
For the past few months, the arrival of the Huawei Mate X has been delayed multiple times owing to a wide range of issues. Well, the smartphone has now gone on sale in China with a new report even suggesting that the handset sold out within a few seconds, expectedly outselling the Galaxy Fold. As users
This error message may occur while you’re downloading or updating an app regardless whether it’s paid or free. It may occur to all Android devices since it’s app- or device-specific error but an issue with the Google Play Store. It will also prevent you from downloading other apps because it may occur immediately once the
The Google Play Store error 8 that many Samsung Galaxy J3 owners have been complaining about occurs when you try to update or install an app. It could be account-related or it could be just a minor issue with the Play Store itself. The thing is that you may find this issue very annoying as
The Google Play Store error 907 that’s bugging some of the owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 occurs when the download process is interrupted. The most common prompt is like this “App can’t be downloaded. Try again, and if the problem continues, get help troubleshooting. (Error code:-907)” but you may also get this kind
Owners of the new Samsung Galaxy A9 are among the most recent victims of the Google Play Store error 940. This error occurs while you’re downloading an app. Since it’s not a device or app-specific error, it may occur to other devices as well regardless of the app you’re trying to download. This kind of
When it comes to highly credible apps for Android devices, the Google Play Store or Play Store app is irrefutably among the top list. Nonetheless, this app is also not totally free from flaws. In fact, many Android phone users have had encountered different types of errors when using the Play Store app for updating,
Network-related apps like Google Play or Play Store are prone to experiencing unexpected errors due to network connectivity problems and downtimes. Among the common symptoms to surface would include loading failure and random app crashes. If you happen to encounter the same symptoms with Google Play on your Samsung Galaxy Note 9, then this post
Google has just introduced an easy to understand rewards program for users of the Play Store. Under this new system, users will be rewarded with points for any Play Store activity with their Google account. While there’s added incentive for spending money in the form of apps or in-app purchases, users can also gain points
One of the common problems that Samsung Galaxy S10 users were complaining about is the Play Store error 18. Usually, this Play Store issue occurs during the downloading and updating of an app. It could be just an issue with the app or caused by a firmware problem. You won’t know for sure what the
The Google Play Store issue characterized by “Error processing purchase. [DF-BPA-09]” error message only happens when you’re purchasing an app or trying to update a paid application. You may still be able to download or install other apps but the one you’re having problems with should be addressed so you could continue your purchase. The
The actual error message “App could not be downloaded due to an error. (905)” is one of the rampant Play Store issues that Samsung Galaxy S9 users were complaining about. More often, the error 905 suddenly shows up when a user tries to download an app which halts the process without apparent reason. So, if
The Google Play Store error 961 that’s bugging some owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is an installation error. It means that it would only occur if the app in question is being installed unlike other errors that may also occur even during the download process. The thing about this error is that if
Huawei has been quite busy in the mobile industry, particularly since Google cut off Android licenses for the company owing to the trade ban imposed by the U.S. government on a handful of Chinese entities. Well, Huawei has just unveiled its latest flagship Android smartphone, known as the Mate 30 Pro, and despite packing high-end