This app could bring better AirPods support to all Android phones, but Google needs to fix this bug

The LibrePods app brings better AirPods support to Android, but it requires root access. It turns out that this is due to an Android bug.
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Critical Android Bluetooth Bug Enables RCE, No User Interaction Needed

The flaw was recently patched in Android’s February Security Bulletin. A critical vulnerability in the Bluetooth implementation on Android devices could allow attackers to launch remote code execution ...
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Why Android Auto Uses Bluetooth Despite the Wired Connection

Google designed Android Auto to be as straightforward as possible, so setting up the connection doesn’t take more than a couple of minutes, regardless of the connectivity method. The wired version ...
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Android may soon automatically turn Bluetooth back on a day after it’s turned off

Google appears to be building out a feature in Android 15 that automatically turns Bluetooth back on every day if you turn it off. Strings in Android 15 builds spotted by the folks over at Android ...
Android Authority

Bluetooth audio just got a lot better with Android O [Diving into Android O]

The Android O Developer Preview was just made available this morning, and there are a ton of new features to dig through. From better battery life to adaptive icons, Google is stocking its newest ...
Android Police

Android 15 could get a serious Bluetooth LE Audio boost

Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...
Android Police

Why using Bluetooth headphones on Android is better than iOS

Sanuj is a tech enthusiast with a passion for exploring smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables. He started his tech journey with a Lumia smartphone, diving into Windows Phone. Later, he switched to ...
Android Central on MSN

Early 'Moto Tag 2' leaks claim accuracy is headed for Android users

A Motorola leak concerned a potential "Moto Tag 2" Bluetooth tracker, which may launch with noteworthy tracking upgrades.
Business Insider

How to disable Bluetooth Absolute Volume on Android so your phone's volume isn't paired with a Bluetooth device

You can disable Android's Bluetooth absolute volume feature, which makes the phone's and a Bluetooth device's volume work together. Bluetooth Absolute Volume is ...
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Critical Bluetooth bug leaves Android users open to attack

Google has rolled out a security update to address a critical flaw in Android's Bluetooth implementation that allows remote code execution without user interaction. According to German IT security ...
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Discord for Android won’t use Bluetooth headsets, for many

In recent weeks, Discord’s Android app has been having issues with sending call audio to Bluetooth headsets. While originally starting out as a place for gamers to get connected, replacing older apps ...