What’s new in Android’s January 2026 Google System Updates [U]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across…
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What’s new in Android’s December 2025 Google System Updates [U]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across…
MediaTek Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 debut for Android’s ‘flagship killer’ phones
One big trend in Android in recent years has been positioning self-proclaimed “flagship killer” smartphones at a lower price point…
2026: Showtime for Android XR glasses
During my hands-on with Android XR glasses last month, I kept returning to the digital clock that was displayed over…
Android’s Emergency Location Service arrives in India after nearly 10 years
Years after its debut in other parts of the globe, Google has today announced that Android’s Emergency Location Service (ELS)…
Google is bringing the big Snapseed redesign to Android
Back in June, Google surprisingly released Snapseed 3.0 for iOS, and has now confirmed that the new version is coming…
Google Maps finally redesigns settings on Android
Of all the first-party apps, Google Maps probably offered the worst settings experience, but a redesign is finally cleaning things…
Do yearly Android updates matter anymore? [Video]
Is the curtain falling on big-ticket Android updates? Does a yearly release cycle even matter anymore, or is it just…
Recap: Expressive Android, but Material ‘3.5’ apps
Zooming out, it’s amusing that Apple and Google both chose 2025 to overhaul the design language of their operating systems….
Yes, the Google app icon is now bigger on Android [U]
The year in Google updates is well underway today with beta version 17.0 of the Google app on Android increasing…
Google Wallet for Android preps full transaction history, search
Google Wallet is getting a transaction history update that improves the core payments experience.
Enable these things on your Android phone now [Video]
Don’t ask us why, but some Android phones do not come with the best features enabled out of the box.
Android XR is Google’s advertising focus at CES 2026 [Video]
In recent years, Google TV has been the company’s focus at the Consumer Electronics Show. That remains the case at…
Why do Android OEMs copy Apple so much? [Video]
It’s not a new concept, but what is it with Android OEMs and straight-up ripping off or copying Apple so…
The ‘Clicks Communicator’ is a message-centric Android phone with a physical keyboard [Gallery]
Coming from the same company that revived a physical keyboard for your smartphone, the “Clicks Communicator” is a dedicated piece…
Gemini control to Android: Will we talk to our phones more in 2026?
One thing that I thought we’d see more of in 2025 was how Gemini could control your Android phone. There…
You install or try these apps on your new Android smartphone
Just got a new Android smartphone for the holidays? If it’s your first one, it could be a little intimidating,…
Massive lineup of the best Android games and apps on sale for the holidays
Google Play has served up a near countless number of deals on top-tier Android games and apps over the last…
XREAL is going all-in on Android XR with more glasses coming in Google partnership
At CES 2026, XREAL has announced a new partnership with Google that will see Android XR act as the foundation…
Notability, a popular note-taking app for iOS, is finally coming to Android
Roughly 15 years after its launch on iOS, the popular note-taking app Notability is finally coming to Android in the…
Ayaneo delays slider Android gaming phone to address shipping and support concerns
Ayaneo might’ve made a splash late last year with is Xperia Play-esque Pocket Play smartphone, but if you’ve been holding…
Hands-on: Moto G Power (2026) trades Android updates for specs at $299
Android phones, for better or worse, are probably best known for being “cheap.” While that word may not be the…
Android Auto users are frustrated by a crumbling Google Assistant as Gemini rollout drags on
As all attention moves over to Gemini, the experience of Google Assistant just continues to crumble, and that’s getting especially…
‘Android 17’ split Notifications & Quick Settings panels leak in full [Gallery]
A split of Android Notifications and Quick Settings has been rumored for the past year or so, and a leak…