Google tells Android app developers to cool it on memory use, or else

The memory shortage has had a well-documented impact on hardware, and it seems that it’s time for software developers to feel ...

AI’s memory crunch is coming for Android apps

Google is setting new memory-use limits for Android apps as AI data centers contribute to hardware shortages that could leave ...
XDA Developers

My old Android phone became a Linux server, and it handles more than I expected

He’s written for sites like Android Police, Neowin, Dexerto, and MakeTechEasier. Anurag’s always pumped about tech and loves getting his hands on the latest gadgets. When he's not procrastinating, you ...
nytimes.com

Threads, Meta’s ‘Twitter Killer,’ Finds Its People

The social platform that Meta once positioned as a rival to Elon Musk’s X now has 500 million monthly users. It increasingly resembles Reddit. Meta’s office in San Francisco. Threads aims to reach one ...
Android Authority

Thread has a new app to take the guesswork out of smart home troubleshooting

Thread is introducing its Thread Tools app for viewing the status of your home’s smart device network. The open source app is now in beta testing on both Android and iOS. We also learn about new ...
Forbes

Threads, Meta’s X Competitor, Hits 500 Million Monthly Users

Murray is a Forbes news reporter covering entertainment trends. Forbes previously reported in September that Threads had surpassed X in its number of daily active users. (Photo Illustration by Justin ...
Android Police

I moved my smart home off Wi-Fi and onto Thread, and my router finally stopped crashing

Oluwaniyi Raji is a tech content specialist who covers consumer technology, software, and digital tools. He has published over 300 articles for outlets including BGR (Boy Genius Report), MakeUseOf, ...
Macworld

Apple’s Swift can be used to create Android apps

The recently released 6.3 version of Apple’s Swift programming language features the official release of the Swift SDK for Android, which means that developers can now use Swift to write Android ...
Wired

What Is Thread? We Explain the Smart Home Network Protocol

Thread is a protocol designed to connect smart home devices in a wireless mesh network. It works much like Wi-Fi but requires less power. With Thread, devices from any manufacturer can create a ...
Android Police

Threads is finally beating X, but it's not for the reason you think

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...
9to5google

Threads is reportedly getting more visitors on Android than Twitter/X is

A new report has been published, indicating that X users are dwindling while the number of Android and iOS visits to Threads has steadily increased and surpassed the Twitter it once was. Since Twitter ...
MacRumors

Threads Usage Overtakes X on Mobile

Meta's Threads has now reportedly surpassed its rival X (formerly Twitter) in daily mobile usage globally. Market intelligence firm Similarweb (via TechCrunch) reports that Threads recorded 141.5 ...