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Xbox Cloud Gaming is a convenient way to play Xbox games on your smart TV without a console. But what if you don’t have a controller handy? Microsoft is now trying to fix that by letting you turn your phone into an Xbox controller.

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Security researchers at Sekoia have detailed a mobile hacking campaign that went after Android and iPhone users through hijacked and fake websites. On Android, the attackers didn’t need victims to tap a link, install an app, or grant a permission. Opening an infected page in an outdated version of Chrome was enough.

If you are carrying a eligible Vivo or iQOO device, keep an eye on your system update tab. A fresh wave of the Android 17-basedOriginOS 7 buildis officially rolling out to users globally and across major markets like India.

For as long as I can remember, there were murmurs of Google merging ChromeOS and Android into a unified platform that could rival Apple’s iPhone and Mac ecosystem. When Google announced the Googlebook earlier this year, I thought we might finally get such a harmonious experience between the laptop and Android in my pocket.

The most recent version of YouTube‘s Android app includes some curious lines of code. A report from Android Authority reveals numerous references to Tamba, a mysterious entity that has some similarities to Instagram.

Google has made it easy to back up photos and videos from an Android phone to a PC. As described in its Google System Services November 2026 release notes, users can now automatically back up photos and videos from an Android device to a Windows computer using Quick Share, Android’s version of AirDrop.