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Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps
The "advanced flow" will be available before verification enforcement begins later this year.
This is Android’s new ‘advanced flow’ for sideloading apps without verification, includes one-day waiting period [Gallery]
Later this year, Google is introducing new developer verification. For power users, Android will offer an option to disable verification...
Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams
Google is making Android sideloading easier with a new advanced setting that lets users disable app verification after a multi-step security process.
Phone trade-ins paid out $6.4B in 2025 as Android users kept their phones longer than iPhone users
People appear to be holding on to their Android devices longer – even longer than iPhone users during a year...
New ‘Perseus’ Android malware checks user notes for secrets
A new Android malware called Perseus is checking user-curated notes to steal sensitive information, like passwords, recovery phrases, or financial data.
This Google Maps update could change how you share your location
The new method is simpler and more obvious.
Samsung may open One UI 8.5 beta program for Galaxy S24 series
Firmware for the Galaxy S24 series featuring One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) has been spotted on Samsung's server.
Lenovo brings retro arcade cabinet gaming to high-end Android tablets with new releases
Lenovo has released a new set of accessories for its compact gaming tablets. Compatible with multiple tablet generations, the Legion Y700 Arcade Dock comes in three finishes with dedicated SNK versions too.
Google is quietly testing a Discover tab in Gemini, alongside a host of UI changes
We spotted a mysterious new Discover tab and multiple Gemini UI changes in our latest APK teardown of the Google app.
Google might be undoing some controversial changes to the Photos app
Google is testing a new layout for the photo editing tools, reversing some of the controversial changes it implemented last year.
That major MediaTek security flaw may have affected more Android phones than initially reported
Security firm Trustonic has pushed back on claims that its software is vulnerable on MediaTek chips.
Flickering Pixel 10 Pro display glitch is driving users absolutely crazy, and it's hard to unsee
A very annoying screen glitch is causing a flickering rectangle to appear on some Pixel 10 Pro displays.
Gemini for Home finally learns to cut the chatter and focus on the job
Gemini for Home is getting quicker responses, less verbose replies, and smarter alarms in the latest Google Home update.
Chrome on Android finally gets a bookmarks bar
Inching closer and closer to the desktop experience
Android tablets and foldables are getting a Chrome bookmark bar
Google is rolling out a new feature for Chrome that will add a bookmark bar to the browser on Android foldables and tablets.
WhatsApp is working on ‘guest chats’ for people without accounts
After months of testing on Android, Meta is bringing guest chats to beta testers on iOS and the web. Here’s how it works.
You can now add the bookmarks bar to Chrome on Android tablets, foldables
Google is updating Chrome on Android tablets and foldables to be more like the desktop version by adding the bookmarks bar.
Anbernic’s Next Handheld Might Flip the Script With a Rotating Screen
Anbernic may be preparing a rotating-screen handheld that mixes smartphone nostalgia with a bold new design and a fresh twist on Android gaming.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a major display flaw that cheap Android phones solved years ago
Forget the Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display — I wish Samsung would finally care about PWM dimming and eye comfort features.
Spotify's mobile app may soon get a feature fans have wanted for 15 years
Playlist management is about to become a lot more convenient on Spotify's mobile app.
Breaking: First One UI 9 build is here for the Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung has started the development of the Android 17-based One UI 9 update for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. It has appeared on Samsung's servers.
Despite record Galaxy S26 pre-orders, Samsung's mobile unit is literally in emergency mode
Samsung is seeing record Galaxy S26 series pre-orders, but the mobile unit is entering 'emergency management' due to financial concerns.
OnePlus' US Community has turned into a 'ghost town,' users say
The company's Community app in the US appears to have been broken for days and is also suffering from a lack of updates.
Android's new desktop windowing mode has changed how I use my tablet
Google just brought a full desktop experience to Android tablets, and I've been testing it to see how well it works. Here are my thoughts.
Google Messages is finally rolling out a fix for its most annoying oversight
Google Messages is rolling out the ability to copy a part of a message in its latest beta update, fixing a major user annoyance.
Gemini can now order your lunch as Android app control rolls out on Galaxy S26 [Gallery]
Gemini has a new trick up its sleeve with agentic task automation, with the AI able to use an app...
New Qualcomm exploit chain brings bootloader unlocking freedom to Android flagships
A new exploit, dubbed "Qualcomm GBL exploit," is being chained with other exploits to bring bootloader unlocking to several flagship phones.
Tomb Raider I-II-III Remastered now available for Switch 2, iOS, and Android alongside ‘Challenge Mode’ update
Publisher Aspyr and developer Crystal Dynamics have released a Switch 2, iOS, and Android versions of Tomb Raider I-II-III Remastered alongside a free “Challenge Mode” update for existi…
One UI 8.5 beta update now rolling out to the Galaxy Z Fold 7
Samsung has released the beta version of One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It brings a new UI design and new features.
Security researchers broke into a MediaTek-powered Nothing phone in just 45 seconds
Security researchers cracked a MediaTek-powered Nothing CMF Phone 1 in 45 seconds, exposing a vulnerability that potentially affects millions of Android phones.
Google Play Games for PC is getting more premium titles and cross-buy with Android
Google is more focused on desktop gaming than ever before.
Google is making Android phones faster and improving battery life with this change
Google is working on some behind-the-scenes changes that should make Android phones feel faster while also improving battery life. Announced...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: This is too much phone
This might be the year I switch to Android.
Google is optimizing Android's core to make your phone feel faster
Google is introducing a new optimization trick to make the core of Android run faster by studying how phones are actually used.
Surveys show owners of this older Galaxy phone aren’t rushing to upgrade to the S26
We ran two surveys asking whether Galaxy S23 owners should upgrade to the Galaxy S26 series. Here’s how you responded.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold Already Looking Pretty Hot
This week we’re getting our first possible look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a followup to last year’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The look is via CAD renders published by @Onleaks and... #Android #Google
Exclusive: Official Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold CAD Renders First Look
Here's your first look at the upcoming Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold. We managed to get our hands on CAD-based renders of the phone.
Pixel 11 Pro XL case renders may give first hint at design changes
Is the Pixel 11's camera bar slimming down? These case renders say maybe.
Android 16 QPR3: Pixel Launcher search bar loses M3 Expressive redesign
The Android 16 QPR3 March update compounds this design regression by removing the M3 Expressive search bar from the homescreen.
Google says these AI models are best at coding Android apps
AI tools, love them or hate them, have been a big deal in coding and app development, and Google is...
This Ultra phone is the first to use Sony's brand-new 200MP camera sensor
The upcoming Vivo X300 Ultra will be the first to use Sony's 1/1.12-inch, 200-megapixel LYTIA 901 camera sensor.
Check out the bold new look for Pixel Weather icons
Google's got a set of new Pixel Weather icons rolling out to aid with accessibility.
OnePlus 15T officially gets a 7,500mAh ‘Glacier’ battery
OnePlus’ upcoming compact Android phone is getting some extra power, with the company confirming the OnePlus 15T will house a...
Google starts calling out Android apps that drain your battery before you download them
Following its announcement last year, Google has started rolling out a warning in the Play Store that warns you of...
Google starts shaming apps that drain your battery
Google is officially rolling out warning alert boxes, that highlight Play Store apps guilty of excessive battery usage.
Samsung confirms the Galaxy S26 Ultra's screen is worse than it initially claimed
After Samsung said the Galaxy S26 Ultra would launch with a 10-bit display, the company has now confirmed it uses 8-bit technology instead.
Android adds custom caller ID cards, new location sharing features
You can now choose a photo to be displayed on the other end when you make a call.
The latest Pixel Drop arrives with 8 useful upgrades for your Android phone
Not everything is exclusive to Pixel users. Some of the changes are coming to Android devices, too.
You Can Now Customize Your Calling Card on Android
Google's Calling Cards feature is getting an upgrade that brings it more in line with Apple's customizable Contact Poster on iOS.
Pixel March 2026 update fixes 16 issues: Pixel 10 GPU, battery, more
Besides the new features introduced with Android 16 QPR3, the March 2026 Pixel update includes several bug fixes across Audio,...
Google's Calling Cards finally catch up to Apple's Contact Posters with latest feature
Google is rolling out an update for Calling Card that will finally give the feature a capability that users have been waiting for.
Android 16 QPR3 rolling out with March 2026 security update
Android 16 QPR3 is rolling out today with the March 2026 security patch for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a,...
Google brings Android’s desktop mode to Pixel devices
The Pixel 8 and up will display a desktop-like experience when connected to an external monitor.
Android’s Find Hub adds iPhone-like luggage tracking links
More than 10 airlines will support the feature to start.
Android users can now share tracker tag info with airlines to help locate lost luggage
More than 10 global airlines now accept Find Hub locations as part of their baggage recovery process.
What’s new in Android’s March 2026 Google System Updates
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across...
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite chip is made for smartwatches and AI devices
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Elite chips are reserved for the best Android phones and laptops, and now the company has introduced the first in the series for wearables.
Qualcomm's next mobile connectivity chip ushers in the Wi-Fi 8 and Bluetooth 7 era
The Qualcomm FastConnect 8800 will debut in 2026 as the first chip with Wi-Fi 8, Bluetooth 7, Ultra Wideband, and Thread 1.5 all in one.
The iPad Pro Has Its First Worthy Android Replacement
Honor’s brand-new MagicPad 4 may turn out to be the best alternative to Apple’s M5 iPad Pro: Here’s what this Android flagship tablet can offer.
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is the closest you can get to an iPad Pro on Android
Xiaomi's new tablet is unsurprisingly familiar.
Android 17 beta 2 brings a new multitasking trick and cross-device handoff
Users can now turn any app into a floating bubble and manage them from a new taskbar bubble bar on large-screen devices.
Android 17 Beta 2 gives apps a way to access contacts, display color securely
Android 17 Beta 2 has officially been released by Google. Its aim seems to be privacy, as new features like...
Google details MCP-like ‘AppFunctions’ that let Gemini use Android apps
Following the Gemini automation announcement today, Google is detailing how all this works under the hood on Android.
Google teases ‘amazing things’ in Android 17
Google’s Sameer Samat took the stage at Galaxy Unpacked today and teased “amazing things” coming to Android 17.
Hide from Meta's spyglasses with this new Android app
: Academic urges users not to harass those suspected of snooping with (sp)eyewear
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: I compared both Androids, and this model wins
Between Samsung and Google's best phones to start 2026, here's which one you should buy if you're cross-shopping between the two.
Google announces new Android AI features coming to the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 series
Google has announced a slew of new Gemini-powered features for Android.
Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android
Gemini on Android will be able to automate tasks involving rideshare requests, or grocery or food delivery, says Google.
Motorola launches Android 17 beta program, here are the eligible devices
This comes very soon after Google's release of the first Android 17 beta. Google released the first beta of Android 17 for its Pixel devices earlier this...
Honor says its 4.8mm thick MagicPad 4 is the world's slimmest Android tablet
Ahead of a full release at Mobile World Conference (MWC), Honor has teased the MagicPad 4 that it calls the world's thinnest Android tablet.
Honor’s new MagicPad 4 is the world’s thinnest Android tablet
At just 4.8mm thick, the MagicPad 4 is also thinner than Apple’s slimmest iPad.
Tecno revives modular Android devices with new concept phone
Chinese smartphone maker Tecno is channeling Project Ara with its latest Modular Phone concept, previewed ahead of MWC 2026.
The Nothing Phone 4a fixes my two biggest problems with the Nothing Phone 3
It might not look as unique, but I think Nothing's Phone 4a will be much more pocketable than its premium predecessor.
Galaxy S26 series leak reveals a surprising downgrade for battery health
Leaked Galaxy S26 EU labels suggest massive efficiency gains, but reveal a potential downgrade in long-term battery health and charge cycles.
Android's Weather 'app' is going away, and what's left behind is disappointing
It is being replaced by generic web results.
Whatever you do, don't buy a Samsung Galaxy S phone right now
Samsung's Galaxy S phones are reliable and easy to recommend — but you really shouldn't buy one right now.
Major Galaxy Buds 4 Pro leak reveals almost all the new features
Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Buds 4 series this week, and a new leak has revealed plenty of Galaxy Buds 4 Pro features.
‘Flow’ dramatically improves Android voice typing without replacing Gboard
Voice-to-text on Android is really good if you’re using a Pixel, and pretty hit or miss everywhere else. But the...
Looks like Samsung's Privacy Display trick won't remain exclusive for long
According to a new leak, Chinese smartphone brands are testing hardware-level privacy displays similar to Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra feature.
Early Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on video reveals bad news for S Pen fans
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra doesn't have a Bluetooth S Pen, and it looks like the same fate may have befallen the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Google is sunsetting the weather app on Android
Google is retiring the Android Weather app experience and moving forecasts into a redesigned Google Search interface.
'Hey Plex' is landing on the Galaxy S26 series as Perplexity joins Galaxy AI
Perplexity will work inside core and third-party apps as an AI agent, starting with the Galaxy S26 series.
The Google Weather Android ‘app’ is going away
Google is getting rid of Android’s de facto Weather app in favor of Search results. This deprecation started...
Frustrated with multiple SIMs on Samsung Galaxy phones? One UI 8.5 is coming to the rescue
With One UI 8.5, it looks like Samsung will be extending the multi-SIM options available internationally to Galaxy owners in the US.
Motorola's latest foldables are finally getting Android 16 in the US
Better late than never, as they say. Motorola's Razr 2025 and Razr Ultra 2025, also known as the Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra outside of North America, are...
It's official: Samsung is launching new Galaxy Buds alongside the Galaxy S26 next week
It's not just leaks — Samsung's own website reveals Galaxy Buds are coming next week alongside the Galaxy S26 series.
Android security gets aggressive as Google bans thousands of developers and millions of sketchy apps
Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.
You're not having a stroke, Google simply changed the Chrome for Android Home icon
A small, seemingly nothingburger of an update, can improve your experience with the Chrome for Android browser.
Nothing Phone 4a leak reveals how much more expensive the new phones will be
The Nothing Phone 4a series is scheduled to launch on March 5, and a new leak has revealed pricing and more specs.
Google Home's latest update brings long-requested automation tweaks and more
Google Home is getting a new update with several tweaks for automations, including new pre-defined actions, feedback tool, and more.
Yes, Chrome’s Home icon changed on Android
Chrome 145 is widely rolling out on Android today with a new Home icon in the address bar. This small tweak...
GameHub will give Mac owners another imperfect way to play Windows games
GameHub's existing Windows emulator on Android has its fair share of issues.
Google Brings AirDrop on Android Support to Another Pixel Series
Google added the Pixel 9 series to its AirDrop on Android support list, excluding the Pixel 9a.
How to AirDrop on Android
We’re still processing the fact that Google randomly announced that it had figured out a solution to AirDrop to and from Pixel 10 and Pixel 9 phones with all of Apple’s devices... #AirDrop #Android
Google shares how Android 17 is making everything run smoother
Google shares the technical details behind its new system to reduce missed frames in Android 17, now in beta testing.
Multiple brands of Android tablets shipped with built-in malware
Kaspersky researchers say Android tablets from some brands left the factory with hidden firmware backdoor malware already installed.