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What is Android Work Profile and how does it work?

The Android Work Profile is a virtual container on your Android phone that stores work-related apps, data, and accounts. This profile keeps your work and personal data separate. You can switch it off ...
Ars Technica

How Android phones became an earthquake warning system

If you’re the owner of an Android phone and live in a seismically active region, there’s a chance your phone has popped up an unusual warning. Not one that asks for permission to share personal ...
Android Authority

Scientists prove Android Earthquake Alerts system actually works pretty well

Google’s Android Earthquake Alerts system crowdsources data from smartphone accelerometers to detect seismic activity. The system has detected over 18,000 earthquakes and alerted millions across ...
Android Authority

Android's answer to Apple's Handoff is coming, and here's how it’ll work

One area where iOS beats Android is its deep integration with MacBooks, which is to be expected since Apple controls both ecosystems. While tools exist to connect your Android phone to a Windows PC, ...
Android

Android gets ‘System Key Verifier’ app to authenticate users during chatting

The Android OS ecosystem has received a new “System Key Verifier” app. This system-level service helps Android device users establish and authenticate the identity of the person they are chatting with ...
Android Police

What is Android Work Profile and how does it work?

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...