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Keenadu Firmware Backdoor Infects Android Tablets via Signed OTA Updates
Keenadu firmware backdoor infects Android tablets via signed OTA updates, enabling remote control, ad fraud, and data theft across 13,715 devices.
Cyberpunk 2077 is now runs on Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phone via PC emulation
Cyberpunk 2077 PC emulation on Android shown on Red Magic 11 Pro, 720p results range from high 20s to 50 FPS ETA Prime published a new demo showing
Google Messages is quietly addressing one of its most requested features
Don't want to copy the whole message? Soon, you won't have to.
Google confirms new Downloads backup feature for Android: Here's how it'll work
We've been tracking the feature for months and can tell you exactly what it can and can't do.
Android Gets a New “Local File Backup” Feature for Google Drive
Google updated its Google System Services Release Notes page today and it introduces a new feature that adds some sort of local file backup via Google Drive. The specifics... #Google #GoogleDrive
Android getting new ‘local file backup’ feature via Google Drive
According to new Google Play Services release notes, Android phones will be getting a “new local file backup feature” with Google Drive.
Here’s how you’ll control and navigate Android XR glasses
Android XR glasses are coming in 2026. Here’s what you can expect from the user interface and experience...
Apple starts testing end-to-end RCS encryption on iPhone, but without Android support
Apple’s latest iOS 26.4 beta is now available for iPhone owners, with an added perk for RCS messaging – end-to-end...
Android Auto 16.3 update lands with traces of video apps, light theme
Google has started rolling out Android Auto 16.3 through the beta track and while there are no major changes, there...
iOS 26.4 beta adds support for testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging
Apple added RCS support to iPhone with iOS 18.1, enabling richer cross-platform messaging between iPhone and Android users. This included...
Android 17 Beta 1 brings two small but useful Pixel Launcher UI changes
Pixel users can now change the search bar shortcut and remove the At a Glance widget.
Android 17 Beta 1 reveals a surprising secret about the Pixel Launcher search bar
Android 17 Beta 1 lays the foundation for third-party search providers in the Pixel Launcher's search box. Check out the article for details!
YouTube adds new hurdles for ad blockers, and there's currently no way around it
YouTube is coming up with another infuriating way to force users to pay for Premium subscipriton or watch ads.
Pixel's 'Now Playing' is becoming a real app, but not for everyone
Looks like Now Playing is about to get its own Play Store app, but not all Android users will be able to download it.
Gemini app makes sharing more prominent in chats, boosts icon
Gemini for Android has rolled out tweaks to the chat page that make sharing and the overflow menu more prominent actions.
Android Find Hub trackers continue to ignore UWB
One of the key marketing points of the Apple AirTag is “Precision Finding,” which shows you the precise location of...
I replaced 6 subscription-based Android apps with these free open source gems and couldn't be happier
The subscription-free Android setup
Google sets accelerated Android 17 release schedule
Besides replacing Developer Previews, the Android 17 Beta cycle is operating on a faster release schedule.
App ‘Handoff’ coming to Android 17 for cross-device continuity
Besides what was detailed in Google’s blog post, another new "cross-device continuity" feature coming to Android 17 is “Handoff.”
How to install the Android 17 Beta on Google Pixel
Google has released Android 17 in beta for Pixel devices, skipping the usual Developer Preview given the arrival of new...
The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices
Don't expect big changes yet.
Exclusive: First official look at Samsung's 'Wide' Galaxy Z Fold
Samsung's first One UI 9 builds surfaced this week, and they're revealing our first official look at the company's upcoming Wide Galaxy Z Fold.
Google prepares a polished look for Android's Live Updates
Google is testing an enhanced look for Android's Live Updates with a recently released Android Canary build.
The Google Photos redesign we’ve been waiting for is finally here
Google Photos swaps its bottom bar for a floating toolbar, giving you more screen space for your actual photos.
Google quietly fixed a big annoyance with Android's Driving Mode
Google is quietly fixing an annoyance with Android that would result in automatic DND misfiring via Driving mode.
Google Maps reportedly prepping car icon and color picker for Android Auto
The new Google Maps custom car icons have been available for a year, and more recently, the existence of custom...
Android Auto will finally get this beloved Google Maps feature
It hopefully opens the door to even more options, too
Chrome for Android rolling out pinned tabs
After announcing in December, Google is more widely rolling out tab pinning in Chrome for Android. This quality-of-life improvement...
Google adds more convenience to its free VPN built into Pixel phones
Google's free VPN that built into Pixel 7 and newer device just got a nifty update to make its status more easily visible.
Pixel VPN by Google update adds status to Quick Settings Tile
A small update to the Pixel VPN by Google lets you more easily check connection status from the Quick Settings (QS) Tile.
Dangerous new spyware can take full control of iPhone and Android devices
Security firm iVerify says it has uncovered a new spyware platform dubbed ZeroDayRAT, a tool designed to seize near-total control of a compromised smartphone. According to the...
Apple releases iOS 26.3 with updates that mainly benefit non-Apple devices
It's getting a little easier to move from iOS to Android, if that's your thing.
Google cancels today’s Android 17 Beta 1 release
Android 17 Beta 1 was supposed to launch today, but Google has since pulled the release.
Google drops Android 17 Beta 1, officially signaling the death of Developer Previews
Platform Stability expected in March
Google confirms Android 17 Beta is coming soon
Just like last year, a beta version of Android's upcoming version will be released in the first quarter of the year. It will be Android 17.
First Android 17 Beta arrives soon for Pixel phones
Google confirms the next major beta cycle is near
Google Shocks Pixel Owners With Android 17 Release Date
Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving “soon.” Yeah, Android 17, at least as a beta release, will be here soon enough... #Android17 #Google
Google says the Android 17 Beta is coming soon
Following the release of Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 earlier today, Google has revealed that Android 17 Beta 1 is coming soon.
Samsung to Unveil AI-Charged Galaxy S26 Smartphones on Feb. 25
Samsung Electronics Co. will unveil its latest mainstream Galaxy smartphones on Feb. 25 at an event in San Francisco, hoping to spur upgrades and fresh momentum in its rivalry with Apple Inc.’s iPhone and Android-based competitors.
Android 16 gets a fresh new update that's now rolling out to Pixel devices
But don't get too excited
Google rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 patch
Following last month's release, Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is rolling out to Pixel devices. This patch — instead of Beta 3 — is a...
‘Motorola MA2’ wireless Android Auto adapter leaks with two big updates [Gallery]
Motorola MA1 remains the only “official” wireless Android Auto adapter, but it’s been available for four years now and is...
YouTube rolls out an AI playlist generator for Premium users
YouTube Music is rolling out a new AI-powered playlist-generation feature that allows Premium users on iOS and Android to use text prompts to create playlists.
Gemini on Android desktop will have persistent icon, keyboard shortcut
When the Android desktop interface leaked last month, there was a Gemini icon in the status bar. We now know a bit more...
You'll Now Need to Pay for This YouTube Music Feature
Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music — the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you haven’t used it before, has the lyrics scroll... #Android #Google
I've been using Android for a decade, and I just found its best productivity feature
It'a available on almost all Android phones
Google will soon offer AirDrop support on more Android devices
Google introduced a new Apple-friendly Quick Share feature to Pixel 10 phones last year.
Google is expanding AirDrop support to more Android devices ‘very soon’
We don’t know the specific devices yet.
Galaxy S26 Ultra strikes different poses in a high-def video leak
Galaxy S26 leaks keep coming, and the latest video leak showcases the upcoming Ultra phone in its gorgeous violet color.
Google is finally fixing one of the At a Glance widget's biggest problems
Google has started rolling out the new high-contrast mode we spotted in development last year for its At a Glance widget.
The AirDrop-to-Android expansion is finally happening: Here is what to expect
Google confirms Quick Share with AirDrop support is coming to more devices.
Google hints at big AirDrop expansion for Android "very soon"
AirDrop came to the Pixel 10 last year, and more Android phones will join the party in 2026.
Google Gives Android Users the Best News on AirDrop Support
AirDrop for Android will arrive on other Android phones this year, not just Pixel devices. When Google surprisingly launched AirDrop support on the Pixel 10 last year, we sort of... #AirDrop #Android
Google confirms AirDrop is coming to all Android devices
Apple's coolest feature will no longer be a Pixel-exclusive
Google teases AirDrop support for more Android phones, ‘exciting’ announcements ‘very soon’
A Google VP is teasing that Android's Quick Share tool will be adding support for AirDrop on more phones in the not-too-distant future.
PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse announced for Switch, PC, iOS, and Android
Square Enix has announced PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse for Switch, PC (Steam), iOS, and Android. It will launch on February 19.
January 2026 Google Play system update just turned into November 2025? You're not alone
Android users report a Google Play system update bug that downgrades them from January 2026 version to November 2025. Here is what we know!
Google's February Android update confirms a big shift for older Pixels
Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 devices seem to be now following a quarterly update schedule instead of monthly patches.
Gemini ‘screen automation’ will place orders, book rides for you on Android [APK Insight]
It’s been clear for a while that Google is working to let Gemini control your Android phones, and we now have details on "screen automation."
Android 16 February 2026 security update goes live, and you might find it surprising
Nothing to see here
The Big ChromeOS and Android Merger May Be Google’s Last Walled Garden
The Google-pilled ChromeOS may die so that ‘Aluminum’ will live.
Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 & Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Renders
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro official renders are here, showing us the design of both models.
Google is finally fixing one of Pixel’s biggest connectivity headaches in Android 16
Android 16 QPR3 gives Pixel users clearer control over Adaptive Connectivity with two new toggles in the settings.
Aluminium: Why Google’s Android for PC launch may be messy and controversial
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Android 16 QPR3: Pixel adds Adaptive Connectivity auto-switch, battery settings
With Android 16 QPR3, Google is introducing more granular Adaptive Connectivity settings on Pixel phones...
What’s new in Android’s February 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...
Google’s new ‘Desktop Camera’ app gives us a new peek at Android on the desktop
While we all continue to speculate on the long-term convergence of ChromeOS and Android, a new piece of the puzzle has quietly appeared on the Play Store. Thanks to a cool find by 9to5 Google, we...
Gemini Live rolling out floating pill redesign on Android
Since launch, Gemini Live has primarily been a fullscreen experience, but Google is now rolling out a floating pill redesign on Android.
Legion Y700: Lenovo officially confirms next-gen compact Android gaming tablet
Lenovo has officially confirmed the next-generation Legion Y700, with promotional images showing the tablet's rear design in two color options and an RGB ring light. A leak has separately revealed the device's key specifications and launch month.
Google releases ‘Desktop Camera’ app that’s seemingly for Android PCs
Google has quietly released a new "Desktop Camera" app that's seemingly meant for future Android PCs on the new desktop experience.
This is our first look at Google's Pixel-like camera app for Android PCs
It looks like we just got a glimpse of Google's camera app for upcoming Android PCs. And there are some similarities to the Pixel Camera app.
Tired of scam calls? The Galaxy S26 might finally have an answer
In our APK teardown, we have discovered more evidence that Google is laying the groundwork to bring Scam Detection to the Galaxy S26.
NotebookLM's Best Feature Is Finally Available On iOS And Android
NotebookLM has proven to be an incredibly popular AI tool for Android and iOS users, and now it's finally getting its most requested feature.
Inside Nvidia's 10-year effort to make the Shield TV the most updated Android device ever
Selfishly a little bit, we built Shield for ourselves."
Windows 11 KB5074105 25H2 adds Android Resume feature, direct download links for .msu (offline installer)
Windows 11 KB5074105 is now rolling out, and it's a feature-packed update with Android Resume for version 25H2 or 24H2.
Google adds Video Overviews to NotebookLM app on Android, iOS
NotebookLM is adding Video Overviews support and the ability to customize Infographics to the Android and iOS apps.
Google gives Pixel Tablet another two years of Android OS updates
Google’s mostly-forgotten Pixel Tablet is getting a new lease on life, as the company is giving its one and only...
I have 5 major concerns about Google's Android desktop OS
A leaked screen recording showed off what Google's Android desktop OS (Aluminium OS) will look like, and it's very concerning for any Chrome OS user.
Android Gets Enhanced Set of Theft Protection Feature Updates
Android is getting a host of new theft protection updates from Google, designed for users on Android 16+. The updates are being built onto existing features, “designed to give you... #Android #Google
Everyone wants to copy the iPhone Fold; Honor developing its own ‘wide’ foldable too
The Android world is bracing for the debut of the first foldable from Apple, expected to be the “iPhone Fold.”...
Windows 11 will support resuming Spotify, web browsing, and other apps from Android
Microsoft might’ve ditched Android apps in Windows 11 a couple of years ago, but that doesn’t mean it’s abandoned cross-platform...
Leak shows Google's new Aluminium OS in action for the first time
In screenshots and videos, we get a first peek at Google's new operating system that combines Android and ChromeOS.
Our first look at Google's Android for PC interface leaks in a bug report
We may have our first look at Android for desktop.
Leaker makes unlikely claim about improved iPhone 18 telephoto lens
A leaker better known for posting about Android smartphones has made a claim potentially pointing to improved telephoto performance in...
Windows 11’s ability to resume Android apps on your PC is getting closer
The feature is now in Release Preview testing
I did the math: You absolutely should not buy the $2,900 Galaxy Z TriFold
The Galaxy Z TriFold costs $2,900 in the US. I ran the numbers and have four reasons why you absolutely shouldn't buy it.
Google just leaked a first look at Android for PC in action
Here’s what Aluminium OS actually looks like.
Android’s full desktop interface leaks: New status bar, Chrome Extensions, more [Video]
A Google bug report on the Chromium Issue Tracker today has inadvertently leaked the Android desktop interface for the first time.
Apple and Google reportedly still offer dozens of AI ‘nudify’ apps
A recent investigation found over 100 apps on iOS and Android that use AI to create nonconsensual and sexualized images. This is a clear violation of both companies' policies.
Google just made it even harder for thieves to access your Android device
Google has steadily offered a variety of theft protection and security features on Android, and it's now announced more additions and tweaks.
Google is about to extends Identity Check to your banking apps and password managers
Locking out all the shoulder surfers
Android phones are getting more anti-theft features
Google says Android devices will get new security features, like stronger authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools.
Android adds ‘Failed Authentication Lock’ setting, boosts failed passcode lockout
Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced recovery tools.
Google Messages on Wear OS could soon add two features you've been waiting for
Google Messages on Wear OS could soon support emoji reactions and bring along a "Mark as read" button for notifications. Here's what we know!
This is Android 17’s blur, new screen recorder, & more in leaked screenshots [Gallery]
The Android 17 leaks continue today with a preview at the upcoming blur effect for System UI, as well as functional changes and updates.
Galaxy A57 images reveal a shockingly thin frame and lavender hue
Samsung’s Galaxy A57 has appeared on TENAA with a familiar rear camera setup and a new purple color, and it's tipped to be way slimmer.
Galaxy Buds 4 series makes an appearance in an unexpected place
It appears that Samsung accidentally confirmed the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro in its own Members app.
Google could bring a taste of Apple’s Liquid Glass to Android 17
Android 17 might ditch flat design for Apple-style blur, bringing a more polished, lightweight feel to menus and controls.
YouTube Music now syncs your queue across Android, iOS, & web
The YouTube Music queue will now sync between your signed in devices to let you seamlessly continue listening.
Why Smart TVs Are Switching From Android OS
Android TV seems a lot less common as a smart TV OS these days. There are a few reasons why that is, and why it may not be as big a issue as it seems.