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Technology iOS 27 Screen Time vs Android 17 Pause Point: Why Google's Mindfulness Approach Wins
At WWDC 2026, Apple announced new Screen Time features for children, but a TechRadar columnist argues Android 17's Pause Point is more effective for adults. Pause Point interrupts app access with a 10-second breathing exercise and suggests alternative apps like Play Books and Mellow Mindspace.
Technology Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 Launches With Screen Reactions Feature and Critical Bug Fixes
Android 17 QPR1 beta 4 introduces the Screen Reactions feature, enabling users to record selfie overlay on screen captures. The update also resolves several bugs including invisible cursor, settings crash, 5x camera jitter, and severe 3D performance drops. Available for Pixel 6a and newer, the beta is recommended for secondary devices only.
Tech Expert Wishes Apple Would Copy 5 Google Features in iOS 27 at WWDC 2026
David Nield, a technology journalist covering both iOS and Android, shares five features he hopes Apple will incorporate from Google's ecosystem in the upcoming iOS 27 update at WWDC 2026. The wishlist includes an improved keyboard, more Liquid Glass customizations, version history in Apple Notes, and additional place details in Apple Maps.
Technology I've spent hours researching the best phone for my child — here are the safest options available, from iPhones to 'dumbphones'
A TechRadar guide explores safest phone options for children, covering dumbphones, hybrids, and smartphones with parental controls. Key findings include the Nokia 3210 and Mudita Kompakt, and concerns over social media exposure.
Technology Apple's WWDC 2026 Showcase Wins Over a Self-Described Apple Hater: Is a Switch from Android Coming?
TechRadar senior staff writer Hamish Hector, known for his criticism of Apple, reports that WWDC 2026 changed his mind. Features like Spatial Reframe, privacy tools, and spatial computing have him considering a switch from Android. He highlights Apple's focus on safety, privacy, and the influence of Vision Pro across its product line.
Technology Android Is Fighting Phone Scams With a New Feature to Prove Who’s Calling
Google has introduced a new Android security feature that uses the RCS communication standard to verify caller identity and flag spoofed calls. The feature, rolling out for Android 12 and later, aims to combat AI-powered voice cloning scams by providing a hardware-based confirmation signal between Android phones.
Technology Opera's Android Update Adds Soccer Hub, New Start Page
Opera has updated its Android browser with a new soccer hub and a refreshed start page. The soccer hub offers live scores and notifications, while the start page now includes a weather widget and customizable speed dial icons.