Why are major Android updates so small now? [Video]
In years past, every deep dive into Android has unearthed a wealth of new functions, features, and alterations. So, what…
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What is the best Android Easter egg? [Poll]
With the launch of Android 15 Beta 4 we have confirmation of the upcoming secret in the next stable release….
Samsung’s Android 15 update splits Quick Settings and notifications
Samsung’s Android 15 update is just around the corner and, from the looks of it, it’s going to be a…
Anthropic’s Claude now has an Android app
Two months after its debut on iOS, Anthropic has debuted the Claude app for Android.
Google prepares a new look for Android’s built-in QR code scanner
Android has a built-in QR code scanner tool that you might not even know about, but Google is in the…
Google Play services updates for Android Lollipop end
Google today is “discontinuing Google Play Services updates for Android Lollipop devices.” Android 5.0 hit stable in November 2014, with…
What more do you want from Android? [Poll]
Since Android 12, it’s no secret that the core operating system hasn’t changed drastically. But what do you want from…
Here’s what Android version our readers currently have installed
The Android 15 Developer Preview 2 may have just dropped, but we’re wondering what Android version you currently run on…
Android, Google Maps getting more accurate device orientation
Besides using Live View and your camera for VPS, Google has a new device orientation solution for Android map developers…
Did you know you could change your vehicle in Google Maps to the Street View car? Here’s how
Can you believe it? It’s been 15 years since the development and rollout of the Google Street View car, that…
When could Android 14 launch? Here’s everything you need to know [Video]
After launching Android 13 in the latter portion of 2022, we’re solely focused on the next iteration. Based on previous…
2015’s Fairphone 2 gets Android 10, rounding out 7 years of software support
Ethically minded smartphone maker Fairphone is now pushing out Android 10 to 2015’s Fairphone 2 and, in turn, offering the…
2015’s Fairphone 2 will officially be unsupported from March 2023
At a time when Android OEMs are steadily increasing device support windows, it’s impressive to see that a device from…
Magisk v22.1 adds more features, will be last to support legacy Android builds
Magisk v22.1 is now available for tinkerers and the true Android enthusiasts wanting “full” control of their tech with the…
Pokemon Go ending support for Android Lollipop devices from October
Pokemon Go is set to end support for older Android device from October, meaning that if you’re hanging on to…
Here’s what our readers think of the Android 12 UI redesign
Recently we asked our readers just what they thought of the upcoming Android 12 UI redesign, and the responses were…
2015’s Fairphone 2 is now receiving Android Pie
The idea that Android smartphones can’t be updated long after their supposed “shelf life” is one that persists. However, not…
Magisk v23.0 brings SafetyNet fixes, while dropping legacy device support
Magisk v23.0 is now available for tinkerers and the true Android enthusiasts wanting “full” control of their tech with the update adding…
LineageOS 17.1 now supports the Nextbit Robin, more Moto devices; drops Galaxy S9 and Note 9
LineageOS 17.1 now supports the cutesy Nextbit Robin and a bunch of Moto devices including the Moto G5, but disappointingly…
Here’s just what Android version 9to5Google readers are running on their devices
According to some rumors, Android 12 is set to arrive today but while it is not technically official yet, we…
Poll: Which version of Android are you running on your smartphone?
Android 12 has been almost a year in the making, but not all smartphones are eligible to get updated when…
Google may release Android 12.1 as its first mid-cycle launch in years
Breaking from the recent yearly release cadence, the next version of Android to release might be a mid-cycle bump —…
Setting up Smart Lock no longer requires using a UI dating back to Android Lollipop
Smart Lock dates back to Android Lollipop and was Google’s solution for reducing the number of times users had to…
Bard gets Google Sheets export, improved logic and reasoning skills
The main update to Google Bard today makes the tool better at mathematical tasks, coding questions, and string manipulation with…
