Some of the new emojis in iOS 9.1. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

If you have friends who use iOS, you’ve probably been getting a lot of messages that contain new emojis you can’t see. That’s because Android doesn’t support them yet, but Android SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer promises that Google is “on it.”

Apple Music should be available on Android soon. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

We’ve heard very little about the official Apple Music app for Android since the service was announced back in June, but now a third-party company claims to be running a new beta program on Apple’s behalf.

Betabound is giving Android users the opportunity to register their interest in Apple Music for a chance to get early access — but we’re not totally sure it can be trusted.

Don’t rely on this. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Securing your devices with a password prevents other people from gaining access to your personal data, but thanks to yet another vulnerability in Android, you can no longer rely on that.

Researchers have discovered a new method of unlocking protected smartphones and tablets running Android 5.0 Lollipop and above without entering their passwords.

Is $50 the sweet spot for Kindle Fire MSRP?

If you can’t beat ’em, underprice ’em. That’s been Amazon’s motto with pretty much all its hardware, especially its Android-based Fire tablets and phones.

But what do you do when even pricing your entry-level Android tablet at under $100 each doesn’t move units? Drop the price to less than $50, apparently.

Beware dodgy porn apps for Android. Photo: Cult of Android

An Android app that promises free porn has been secretly snapping photos of its users as they enjoy its content. “Adult Player” then locks up the victim’s device and uses their photo in a ransom note demanding $500.