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Google and Epic Games struck a secretive $800 million deal, ‘helping Google market Android’
As revealed in the ongoing court saga, Google and Epic Games have apparently struck a new deal that involves Android,...
Arknights: Endfield now available
Free-to-play 3D RPG Arknights: Endfield is now available for PlayStation 5, PC via the official launcher and Epic Games Store, iOS via App Store, and Android via Google Play, publisher GRYPHLINE an…
New Android malware uses AI to click on hidden browser ads
A new family of Android click-fraud trojans leverages TensorFlow machine learning models to automatically detect and interact with specific advertisement elements.
NexPhone puts Android smartphone, Windows Phone and Windows 11 PC in one device
The NexPhone is finally here. 14 years after the original announcement, the unusual smartphone is expected to be shipped to customers later this year. The NexPhone runs on both Android and Windows 11 out of the box and might even be able to replace a desktop PC.
Google Photos adds a sticker locker just to remind Android users what they’re missing
Google Photos now organizes custom stickers into Collections on iOS, but Android users are still left waiting for the feature.
Google Photos says sticker support is still ‘coming soon’ to Android months after iOS launch
If you’ve been waiting for Google Photos on Android to gain sticker support, you’ll need to keep waiting a while...
NexDock is building a new Windows phone that you can buy in 2026 — Meet the NexPhone with Windows 11
NexPhone is NexDock's first smartphone that runs Android, Linux, and Windows 11. The device is expected to go on sale later this year for $549.
This midrange Android phone also runs Windows and Linux
2026: the year of Linux on your phone.
Google Keep might be losing one of its most useful features
We've spotted evidence that suggests reminders could soon be removed from Google Keep, as Google centralizes them within the Tasks app.
OnePlus flatly denies shutdown rumors, calls report 'false'
The company added that its business operations are continuing as normal.
Nova Launcher has a new lease on life, and that probably means ads are coming
Nova Launcher has new owners committing to the future of the popular Android homescreen, but also proposing ads.
Exclusive: Spotify is testing a wild new feature that finally syncs paper books with audiobooks
Spotify is working on a new feature called Page Match that meets bibliophiles and audiobook fans in the middle.
How to take pictures of the Northern Lights with Google Pixel and other Android phones
The Northern Lights are the most visible they've been in decades, and you can capture it with a picture from Android or Google Pixel phones.
Gemini gets ready for new Live Experimental Features, Thinking Mode, and more
We're getting a sneak peek at some of the new Gemini features likely to debut in Gemini Labs.
Google app finally redesigns voice search on Android
Google is rolling out a significant redesign and modernization of voice search on Android inspired by AI Mode and Search Live.
Google calls Android’s new sideloading flow ‘high friction’
Google announced changes to Android app sideloading last year that would require developer verification as a safety measure, but the...
Asus confirms it will ‘no longer’ make Android smartphones as it shifts focus to AI
Asus has reiterated that it will “no longer” be making “new” Android smartphones with its focus shifting towards the market...
Your Pixel 10 could soon get a lot smarter thanks to a major Magic Cue expansion
Google is testing new integrations for Magic Cue that could add Google Wallet and Tasks support for real-time updates on Pixel 10 series.
Google confirms 'high-friction' sideloading flow is coming to Android
Google says the added friction is meant to educate users about the risks of sideloading.
Gemini app rolls out ‘Answer now’ to skip ‘in-depth thinking’
Besides Personal Intelligence, Google this week rolled out an “Answer now” button in the Gemini app on Android, iOS, and web...
No one cares about Android accessories, but is that finally changing?
Smartphone accessories aren’t just add-ons, they’re a huge part of the experience of using and owning your device. But, for...
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Arknights: Endfield, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Xbox Series and Switch 2, more
Arknights: Endfield for PlayStation 5, PC, iOS, and Android, and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Xbox Series and Switch 2 are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game release…
5 Android Phones More Powerful Than The Samsung Galaxy S25
Samsung's Galaxy S25 offers some of the best performance specs of any 2025 Android, but a new processor has come out that has other options outperforming it.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro’s High Price Isn’t Discouraging Qualcomm’s Partners, As Top Five Android Phone Makers Are Expected To Adopt The 2nm SoC In Their Flagships
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is going to be an expensive chipset, but that isn’t deterring Qualcomm’s partners as the top 5 companies will add it in their flagships
Google is finally copying this Apple Watch feature for its Pixel Watch
An upcoming Android feature may alert you if your Pixel Watch gets left behind, though its real utility will be to alert you if it's stolen.
Google’s Nano Banana is actually named after a person!
Google has finally revealed the full story behind the name of its image generator, Nano Banana, and it's as silly as you probably expected.
Secure Android and iPhone RCS messaging just got a big step closer
In Apple's second iOS 26.3 beta, a leaker found code related to the company's work on bringing E2EE to RCS chats.
This long-due Android 16 Advanced Protection feature is ready for rollout
First look at Intrusion Logging
Google is finally tackling Android’s Do Not Disturb problem
System-wide DND syncing in development
New report confirms bad news about the Galaxy S26 Plus' display
Sources from Samsung's supply chain have confirmed that the upcoming Galaxy S26 Plus will continue to be largely the same as S25 Plus.
Google is exploring a much better way to build batteries into phones
Less glue = easier repairs.
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 quietly rolls out a Recents menu downgrade
With the Android 16 QPR 3 Beta 2 update, users can no longer save images locally or open them directly in Lens from the Recents screen.
Here’s everything new in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Android 16 QPR3 is shaping up to be a sizable release, and Beta 2 is now available for Google Pixel devices.
Google rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 to Pixel
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 is now available for Pixel devices following last month's release just before the holidays.
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones
Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After releasing Android 16 QPR2 to stable in December... #Android16 #AndroidBeta
Samsung finally confirms the basic Galaxy AI features staying free
After years of including Galaxy AI language that left the door open to paywalls and subscriptions, Samsung finally closed it.
Samsung's One UI 8.5 finally offers the wild unlock animations we've been waiting for
Samsung’s LockStar update brings fully customizable unlock animations and manual AOD brightness control to One UI 8.5.
This new Google Photos feature could be great for your phone battery (APK teardown)
Photos could soon limit frequent backups to reduce power consumption.
New Pixel 10a leak reveals price, exact launch date
The Google Pixel 10a is now expected to launch next month, and a leaker has now apparently revealed pricing and a specific launch date.
Android 17 leak shows Google may fix one UI mistake and double down on another
A new leak shows what Android 17's split Quick Settings/Notifications UI could look like on foldables, and the comeback of a fan-favorite feature.
‘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...
iOS 26.3 Hints at Improved iPhone-to-Android Texting Coming Soon
Starting with the iOS 26.3 beta, Apple appears to be laying the groundwork for carriers to be able to support end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, and that news could actually have even bigger implications for the Messages app on the iPhone.
Exclusive: Google Pixel 10a Official Render
The Google Pixel 10a is slated to be released pretty soon, even though earlier rumors pointed to it launching before the end of 2025; that obviously did
Microsoft is retiring its Office Lens app on iOS and Android
The scanning features of Lens are now available in Microsoft’s OneDrive app instead.
Android 16 January update rolling out: Pixel 10 GPU improvements, battery fixes
The year in updates is getting underway with the January 2026 security patch for Android 16 QPR2 on the Pixel...
Google Photos may finally add a long-awaited video playback feature
Google Photos could soon allow users to adjust the video playback speed, and even allow date separators to be toggled off for a cleaner view.
YouTube TV rolls out Live Guide redesign on Android, iOS
The YouTube TV Live Guide redesign is now widely rolling out to the Android and iOS apps. Compared to the previous...
Smart glasses are better than ever, but the promise of Android XR is too close to ignore
Smart glasses have been the tech dream we’ve been chasing for years now, and the technology is finally getting there....
Samsung Confirms New Options For Android Users After Gmail Issues
Decision time for Android users as Google’s AI completely takes over your smartphone.
Google Photos may finally let you choose when your pictures are backed up
Google Photos is getting a touch of Expressive UI and a long-requested feature.
Samsung Confirms New Options For Android Users After Gmail Issues
Decision time for Android users as Google’s AI completely takes over your smartphone.
Android will soon let you set a calling card for yourself
Finally gaining parity with Apple's Contact Poster
Here's how you'll finally be able to set up your own Calling Card on Android
My Calling Card allows you to personalize how your own Calling Card appears when you call others. Here's how it works.
I finally found smart glasses I like wearing at CES
After getting motion sickness from most smart glasses, I'm happy to report that the Even G2 feel as good as they look.
Pixel 9 series is seemingly next in line for Quick Share’s AirDrop support
When Google announced support for Apple’s AirDrop through Quick Share on Android, one of the biggest questions was when it...
Hands on with a prototype of Clicks' Communicator, a new BlackBerry-like smartphone
TechCrunch goes hands-on at the CES 2025 show with the new Clicks Communicator, a new Android smartphone with a physical keyboard.
Google releases January Android Security Bulletin, but Pixel users are still waiting for bug fixes
Especially the ones added after the December update.
My Clicks Communicator Hands-On: Boldly Going Where Phones Have Been Before
The new Android handset is meant to be a secondary phone optimized for messaging, with a BlackBerry-like physical keyboard, headphone jack and other features lost to time.
Breaking: Google will now only release Android source code twice a year
Instead of four times a year, Google will now only release Android source code to AOSP twice a year, once in Q2 and again in Q4.
Sleek New Android Phone Comes With Features Google's Pixel Can't Match
There's a new, affordable Android phone coming out in 2026 that has a host of intriguing features Google's Pixel 10 lineup can't match.
ROG XREAL R1 AR glasses put a 240Hz gaming monitor right on your face
XREAL has announced a new collaboration with Asus ROG in the ROG XREAL A1 AR glasses, which feature 240Hz micro OLED displays.
TCL upgrades eye-saving NXTPAPER series with a new phone and note-focused tablet
The NXTPAPER lineup from TCL is getting more love, with a new Android phone and tablet with better quality-of-life features...
Samsung says Galaxy wearables could soon help detect early signs of dementia
Samsung says Galaxy wearables could soon help detect early signs of dementia by tracking changes in speech, movement, and daily activity.
There’s finally another new Android phone with Qi2 coming, but will there be more in 2026?
Proper Qi2 support on Android has been rather elusive thus far, with only Google’s Pixel 10 series bringing the feature...
5 Of The Most Overlooked Free Apps Actually Worth Installing
Yuka, Transit, MyNoise, Listonic, and Merlin Bird ID are five of the most overlooked free apps that are actually worth installing on Android or iOS.
XREAL 1S delivers big display upgrades for $450 ahead of ‘Aura’ Android XR
Ahead of launching its first Android XR product, “Project Aura,” the new XREAL 1S glasses deliver some impressive new display...
Here's a look at how the Galaxy S26 Ultra's new Privacy Display feature will work
This leaked animation shows off Samsung's new anti-peeping feature.
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...
3 apps I'm actually using to keep my New Year's resolutions
Habit tracking app options are endless, but these 3 apps have proven to be the most effective in actually making progress.
I won't buy an Android phone in 2026 without this feature
The macro upgrade flagship phones ignore
How to share your estimated arrival time on iPhone and Android
ETA sharing on Apple Maps and Google Maps keeps contacts updated automatically while you drive safely. Learn step-by-step instructions for iPhone and Android.
Google Chrome's Reading Mode on Android gets a huge revamp to make it more seamless to use
This is exactly what it needed
Chrome for Android rolling out Reading mode redesign that's easy to trigger
Chrome on Android has offered a Reading mode for several years now, and Google is now significantly redesigning it.
Samsung's $250 Galaxy Tab A11+ is a big upgrade by budget Android tablet standards
The Galaxy Tab A11+ just went official and it actually seems like a pretty decent Android tablet for its $250...
OneXSugar Wallet is First Android Handheld with a Foldable Screen
OneXSugar, makers of the quirky Sugar1, have released details on its upcoming OneXSugar Wallet, a clamshell device with a single, foldable screen.
The Galaxy Z TriFold costs $2,400, but Samsung might still be losing money
Samsung launched the $2,400 Galaxy Z TriFold earlier this month, but it sounds like the company might not be making a profit on the device.
Never mind Galaxy S26, the Galaxy S28 could say goodbye to AMD graphics
The Galaxy S26 series isn't even out yet, but Samsung is apparently gearing up for a radical GPU change on future Galaxy flagships.
4 Apps Android Users Rarely Use (But Should)
While the Play Store is home to a variety of apps, here are some underrated gems like Nintendo Music, Apple TV, Blackmagic Camera, and more.
Ranking Android OEMs from worst to best in 2025
From Google and Samsung to Xiaomi and more, I ranked all the major Android brands according to their performance in 2025!
How an underrated Gboard feature fixed my biggest typing fear on Android
One small button, but a big relief
Why Are Cars Getting Rid Of Android Auto?
In-car, smartphone infotainment systems are a pro for car shoppers, but not necessarily carmakers who'd rather keep your data all for themselves.
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....
How Does Android's New AirDrop-Style Feature Actually Work?
Android's new AirDrop feature is built in Rust for better security, stems from an EU ruling that required Apple to open up AirDrop to third-party devices.
Got a new Google Pixel? Here are the first settings you should change
The Pixel series is one of the best Android devices available. Even though Android’s guided setup process does a fine...
I refuse to use a new Android phone without installing this free app first
It fixes Android's biggest everyday usability gap
Google says it is 'gradually rolling out' option to change your @gmail.com address
Google says on a support page that it is "gradually rolling out" a new change allowing users to change their Gmail address.
Exclusive: OnePlus Turbo Leaks In Live Images With Massive 9,000mAh Battery and 144Hz Display
This is the upcoming OnePlus Turbo while will be making its way to India fairly soon. This device is using the codename 'Prado' and has some pretty
Gemini will let you keep working in other apps as it processes your request
You should soon be able to resume using an app after activating Gemini, without having to start over with Gemini from scratch.
The Pixel 10, our favorite Android phone, is nearly 50 percent off right now
Coupon codes FTW.
The latest Android figure is this awesome little 3D maze [Gallery]
Google just released a really cool new Android figure on its merch store that has a built-in 3D maze game....
Not going to lie, ChatGPT's new year end recap made me feel a bit ashamed
ChatGPT has a fun new end of year recap, though in my case it highlighted just how much I overuse AI as well.
Find Hub app rolling out map layers support on Android
Following last week’s quiet release of Find Hub for Wear OS, Google is rolling out support for map layers on Android.
Google may be bringing a Magic Cue-like feature to all Android devices
Google is testing new Contextual Suggestions in Android that recommend actions based on your routine or location.
Two 200MP cameras and a 10x camera?! This is the Ultra phone to end all Ultra phones.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra was the last major phone with a 10x camera, but a rival Ultra phone is tipped to offer a crazy 10x camera and much more.
The internet just made a 300TB copy of Spotify!
Nearly all of Spotify has been scraped, and it's already on torrents.
Samsung's wide foldable leak hints at a pre-emptive strike on Apple
Details about Samsung's wide foldable phone have leaked, revealing display specs in comparison to Apple's foldable iPhone, and more.
5 ways Android Auto became the clear winner in the dashboard war against CarPlay
Android Auto might just be the better option for lots of drivers
I love the OnePlus 15, but here are 5 reasons I'd recommend the OnePlus 15R instead
OnePlus 15R offers 90% of the flagship experience, including great performance and display, for $200 less than the OnePlus 15.
YouTube Music might be settling on this Now Playing redesign
For over a year now, YouTube Music has been testing various Now Playing screen redesigns on Android and iOS.
Google Assistant will stick around a bit longer than expected for some Android users
Google has announced that it needs a bit more time to make Gemini the new default digital helper for most of its users.