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Apple is finally closing a significant ecosystem gap with Android on Windows
Apple plans to let iPhone users copy and paste seamlessly with Windows PCs, years after Android users got similar functionality.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 arrives for Pixel 6a and newer devices
It's been two weeks since we got our first taste of QPR2, and today Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 is finally available.
Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Google is continuing the preview cycle today with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2, which should see a stable launch in December 2026.
Google may start Pixel 11 pre-orders way sooner than expected
Countdown clocks have started for the Pixel 11 series on the Google Store and Best Buy. The clocks suggest pre-orders will start early.
Google Releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel
A fresh Android 17 beta just arrived on Pixel phones, this time is Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2. This new release is here as mostly a mystery, so we'll dive in shortly to see what's new. Google released...
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel
Following the last release two weeks ago that didn’t have any obvious changes, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 is rolling...
Pixel 11 Pro XL joins the rest of the family with Google image leak
Leaker Evan Blass has been publishing some insider Google photos of the Pixel 11 series, and completes the set with the Pixel 11 Pro XL.
New Pixel 11 Pro leak highlights camera upgrades and more
Google's upcoming phones are getting some camera upgrades, at least according to the latest Pixel 11 Pro leak.
Massive leak reveals Lenovo Googlebook 15 ahead of launch
A massive leak reveals press renders of the Lenovo Googlebook 15, showcasing a dedicated Gemini key and an Android desktop interface.
5 smartwatches you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
Samsung raised the price on the Galaxy Watch 9, and the upgrades aren't that big. Here are 5 alternatives that demand your attention.
Palworld Online is a new MMORPG coming to iOS and Android later this year
Developed by Garena, Palworld Online is a shared world MMO where players can collect and level their Pals together.
Mega Pixel 11 series leak leaves nothing to the imagination
A new Pixel 11 series leak has given away detailed specs and pricing for the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
Suikoden STAR LEAP launches August 7 in Japan
Free-to-play RPG Suikoden STAR LEAP will launch for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play on August 7 in Japan, Konami announced. Information regarding the global launch for PC via Steam, i…
Google is canceling an unreleased app after 800,000 people pre-ordered it
The company says it will bring AI-powered app creation directly into the Gemini app, eliminating the need for a separate app.
Palworld Online announced for iOS, Android
Garena has announced Palworld Online, a “large-scale” multiplayer survival adventure game currently in development under licensing from Pocketpair. It will be available for iOS and Andr…
Google voice redesign merges AI Mode, Search Live, & Song lookup on Android
The voice search button accessible from the Google bar found on most Android homescreens is getting a big redesign.
Remember Pokemon Ruby? Game Boy Advance Remake Is on the Way
Though it won't support using vintage cartridges, the Android handheld will enable emulation of classic console titles, while retaining the general look and feel of the 2001 Nintendo handheld.
Valve releases Lepton Android layer on Steam as Steam Frame launch countdown begins
Valve has released Lepton and FEX publicly through Steam ahead of the Steam Frame launch. Lepton runs Android games in Linux containers.
Samsung One UI 9.5 spotted as Galaxy Z Fold 8 nears retail launch
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the first Samsung devices to run One UI 9.0 out of the box, will hit retail shelves soon. Meanwhile, what appears
You Can Now Use Your Old Tablet As An Android Auto Head Unit - Here's How
Here's how you can repurpose your old tablet and turn it into an Android Auto head unit for your vehicle using the open-source app Headunit Revived.
Gemini will create mobile & desktop apps in the future as AI Studio for Android, iOS is canceled
At I/O 2026, Google teased an AI Studio app for Android and iOS. This mobile application has been canceled...
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 just landed with all of Google's latest fixes
Just what you asked for: a new Android 17 QPR1 Beta release to play around with on your Pixel all weekend long.
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 for Pixel
Following the last release over two weeks ago, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 is rolling out today for Pixel devices....
Google is about to launch its version of the Apple AirTag
The Pixel Tag might become Android's default item tracker.
Meet the Pixel Tag, Google's answer to the AirTag
Google has its Find Hub tracking network, but has never introduced its own tracking fob. Now that could change with the Pixel Tag.
Google’s Pixel 11 Glow might be called ‘HiLight’
The “Pixel Glow” name first appeared during the Android 17 Beta, but Google might actually launch it as “HiLight” on the Pixel 11 Pro.
Here's an early look at Lenovo's inaugural Googlebooks
Newly leaked imagery shows off two laptops and one tablet from Lenovo, all three sporting Googlebook branding.
Software takes center stage in this Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 leak
A big Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5 leak has delivered dozens of images showing off the software experience on Google's new hardware.
Exclusive: Lenovo is making a Googlebook 2-in-1 Tablet
In addition to two Googlebooks from Lenovo, the company is also working on a 2-in-1 using the new operating system. In this image, we can see what looks
This Android phone maker has created a model with no bezels around the display
TECNO has figured out a way to create phones with truly bezel-less displays and will show off its concept phone at IFA 2026 in September.
Latest Pixel 11 leak shows Google's next flagships in every color
Leaker Evan Blass has published dozens of images of the unreleased Pixel 11 series, showing the upcoming phones in all their colors.
New Pixel 11 Pro Fold leak gives us an official-looking peek at Google's next foldable
Freshly leaked images show Google's upcoming foldable from new angles and give us a peek at its Pixel Glow lights.
First look: Gemini could soon help you set up your new Android phone
Google is testing a Gemini AI setup assistant to streamline onboarding for new Android devices. Check it out in action!
I turned off this core Android app to reclaim 7GB of storage; I should have done it sooner
I won't be reinstalling this app
This new Google Earth feature will change how you explore the world
Google Earth now uses Gemini's Nano Banana 2 to generate images and visual explainers from real-world locations on the web.
Chrome for Android now lets you set a custom New Tab Page background
Like on desktop, Chrome for Android now lets you customize the New Tab Page with a background image or theme.
Apple Upgrade is the future of phone ownership, and Google and Samsung need to follow suit
Apple’s new leasing program could reshape how all premium smartphones are sold, and it's something Android OEMs need to follow.
Samsung officially confirms Galaxy Tab S12 series is coming
We've seen plenty of rumors and leaks, but Samsung has now officially confirmed that the Galaxy Tab S12 range is on the way.
Google's putting Pixel Glow front and center in the latest Pixel 11 Pro teaser
Google's highlighting the new notification LED system arriving with the Pixel 11 Pro, launching in two weeks.
Check out the new Pixel Buds Pro 2 color that just leaked in an early retail listing
A new leak gives us our first glimpse of the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 in a never-before-seen dark green colorway.
Pragmata 2 Likely After Sales Success, Publisher Capcom Says
Pragmata, Capcom's sci-fi adventure with a small girl android sidekick, looks likely to get a sequel.
Gemini can now make your Google Docs look a lot less boring
Need some visuals? Gemini can now create and edit images, diagrams, and infographics directly inside Google Docs.
Pixel Watch 5 shows up early in an official Google app
The Google Health app is already listing the Pixel Watch 5, weeks before the wearable is due to be officially unveiled.
Android’s Find Hub app now lets you remove old Bluetooth headphones & earbuds
The Find Hub app on Android is super useful for tracking down lost gear through the use of trackers or...
Google finally lets Find Hub users delete their old devices
Google has quietly rolled out a new feature to Find Hub that lets users delete old or duplicate devices from the app.
Samsung teases Android XR glasses with phone & watch integration, ‘reasonable’ price
Following a partial unveiling at its Unpacked event last week, Samsung is teasing some further details of its upcoming Android...
Aviate, Android’s answer to Flighty, is now available to download
Aviate, the flight tracking application that aims to be a full rebuttal to iPhone's Flighty tracker, is now officially available on Android.
Google could flip Watch Unlock around with a new Pixel feature
Google appears to be working on a new Phone to Watch Unlock feature that flips that works in reverse of the existing Watch Unlock feature.
Google Maps’ biggest Android Auto upgrade is reaching more users
Google is expanding Immersive Navigation and the live speedometer in Android Auto, bringing richer maps and better driving information to more users.
Android Auto has a developer menu you can access in seconds
If you want to tweak your Android Auto settings, the software has a developer menu you can check out.
I was drowning in Galaxy notification spam until I turned on this one hidden feature
Notification Categories is a critical tool in reclaiming my Android notifications panel
The first thing I do for friends switching from iPhone to Android is change this setting
This is why switching OS feels like starting over
Google Maps "2026 Update" Now Rolling Out, Also Available on Android Auto and CarPlay
Immersive navigation started showing up for more users, though the availability is limited to some region, most of them in the United States
The downsides of switching from Android to iPhone
Here are a few things to know if you're leaving Android for iPhone.
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is here, and it's a powerful foldable. But is it the right one for you? Let's consider the best alternatives.
One UI 9 makes major lock screen security change every Galaxy user needs to know
With the One UI 9.0 (Android 17) update, Samsung is making a major change to how many times you're allowed to enter the incorrect PIN, password, or pattern on y
Pixel 11 price hikes look confirmed, as Google exec warns Pixel 10a could be next
An interview with a Google exec appears to confirm what retail leaks already teased: The Pixel 11 will cost more than the Pixel 10.
Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase, reveals ‘dedicated’ effort to make Android more RAM-efficient
Ahead of the Pixel 11 launch, the Google hardware division detailed how it's impacted by the “severe, supplier-driven RAM memory crisis.”
Android Auto is still the best in-car entertainment experience despite its foibles
Android Automotive has made me realize just how much better Android Auto is for most people despite its problems.
After OnePlus, Nothing could be the next brand to leave multiple global markets
After OnePlus's exit, report claims Nothing could be next to leave 12 global markets and layoff 40% of its staff amid rising costs.
Confirmed: Samsung's new foldables have major battery health downgrade
The Galaxy Z Flip 8, Fold 8, and Fold 8 Ultra are now official, but how quickly will their batteries degrade? We now have an answer.
Did Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Wear Elite chip nuke the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2's battery gains?
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 has an 800mAh battery and a new Snapdragon chip, yet battery life claims remain unchanged.
Samsung and Google are betting they can avoid Meta’s ‘perv glasses’ problem
Welcome back to Inbox, hope you’re enjoying your Thursday so far. Yesterday was a busy day for all of us...
Samsung & Google’s Android XR glasses privacy light works like Meta Ray-Bans, core features detailed [Gallery]
With more details now out, we've got a better idea of what to expect from the features and privacy light on Samsung's Android XR glasses.
Google is making it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
The new feature lets users wirelessly transfer more data types from an iPhone without needing to download a separate app.
Samsung & Google’s first Android XR glasses have 9-hour battery life
Samsung says the new Android XR smart glasses it’s developing with Google will have a 9-hour battery life on a...
Gemini task automation expands to 40+ apps, Samsung shows off two more Android XR glasses
At Galaxy Unpacked, Google announced a handful of Gemini updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8.
WhatsApp adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades, iPad sign-ups, and more
WhatsApp on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will let users hear and reply to messages, make calls, view their call history, and access favorite contacts hands-free and right from their car's screen.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 specs and pricing leak in full ahead of launch
A fresh leak purports to reveal the full specs sheet of the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2, as well as likely European pricing.
Samsung makes One UI 9.0’s new power menu security feature easier to understand
Samsung’s latest Android skin for Galaxy smartphones, One UI 9.0 (Android 17), introduces several changes and improvements. One of them is the removal of the Lo
Snapseed Camera adds geotags & saving originals on Android
Another update for the Snapseed Camera on Android this month introduces location metadata and support for saving the original image.
4 Android Phones With Physical Keyboards You Can Buy In 2026
Some Android phones that have physical keyboard include the Unihertz Titan 2 Elite, Clicks Communicator, Minimal Phone, and Ikko MindOne Pro.
X relaunches a rebuilt Android app after year-long effort
X says the rebuilt version of its Android app is now available globally.
Google gets Pixel testers started with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1
We're getting our very first look at Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 today, but Google's leaving behind a couple Pixel phones in the process.
Google releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel
With the QPR1 preview winding down, Google today is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices...
Android Auto is finally getting the Google Maps feature drivers have wanted
Google Maps on Android Auto gets a speedometer two years too late.
Google Maps on Android Auto finally gets up to speed with this Waze feature
Google Maps is finally rolling out a live speedometer to select Android Auto users, bringing a long-awaited mobile feature to the car screen.
Google starts informing Android users about a major backup storage change
Google has started emailing Android users about its upcoming backup storage policy change that takes effect in 45 days.
Massive Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 leak reveals colors, specs, and more
Marketing materials for the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 have leaked and they reveal colors, Snadpragon Wear Elite chipset, and more.
Android Auto finally starts rolling out a speedometer in Google Maps
It’s anything but wide at this point, but we’re finally seeing signs of Android Auto rolling out support for a...
5 things Gemini still can't do that keep me paying for ChatGPT
Gemini has improved dramatically, but I still can't cancel my ChatGPT subscription. These are the five shortcomings holding it back.
Android lockscreen bypass allows Gemini to send SMS without verification
It is apparently a known issue, and a fix is incoming. These things happen from time to time, especially when dealing with such complex software with so...
YouTube picture-in-picture (PiP) mode is broken on iPhone, Android
YouTube is aware of an issue on Android and iPhone where picture-in-picture (PiP) mode does not activate when closing the app.
These 7 Android shortcuts changed how I use my phone every single day
Make every tap count
Google Pixel 11a key specs might have just leaked
A new leak includes some of the purported specs for the upcoming Pixel 11a, which is expected to launch this coming spring.
iPhone Loyalty Rate Climbs to 87% as Switching to Android Slows
iPhone owners are sticking with the platform at a higher rate than a year ago, with new research firm CIRP putting iPhone loyalty at 87% for the first quarter of 2026. CIRP's latest quarterly survey found that just 12% of new iPhone buyers in the March quarter had come over from an Android phone, with the remaining 1% arriving from a feature phone, a different smartphone platform, or buying a smartphone for the first time.
Google rolls out ‘Your info’ card in Contacts app on Android with phone number sharing [Gallery]
The Google Contacts app is making it a little bit easier to find your own number on Android, with a...
Google accidentally leaves a Pixel 11a clue in its Phone app
Google's latest Phone app beta includes a list of codenames belonging to the Pixel 11 lineup, with one particularly interesting moniker.
EU Orders Google to Give Rival AI Apps the Same Android Access as Gemini
The European Commission today formally ordered Google to give third-party AI services the same access to Android device features that Gemini has. Europe's Digital Markets Act requires software makers like Apple and Google to grant equal interoperability to third-party apps and services, and the EC is enforcing it. DMA interoperability rules are why Siri AI won't be available in the European Union when iOS 27 launches.
It's official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android
Google says these changes could endanger user privacy and security.
Google is better at playing the EU regulations game
Google scored a grace period to bring Android in line with EU rules, while Apple must make Siri AI compliant before launch.
Motorola is bad at Android updates, confusing promises are on full display with latest release
Motorola is pretty bad at software updates, with new Android versions delayed by months and devices often getting the bare...
Europe tells Google it must open Android phones to rivals’ AI bots
Officials said the decision was aimed at promoting competition.
OnePlus will continue software updates, all devices move to ColorOS with Android 17
While OnePlus will continue software updates, the brand's OxygenOS is fully going away with devices moving to ColorOS instead.
Google ordered to open Android and Search to rivals in Europe
The EU says Google must let rival search engines and AI assistants have comparable access to Android and some Search data to comply with the DMA.
Samsung's New Foldables Have Been Officially Rated and the Battery Life Jump Is Significant
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will deliver a considerable battery life boost, according to official ratings.
Samsung's next premium tablet just leaked in images, confirming our worst fears
Leaked renders of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra point to an unchanged design for Samsung's flagship tablet, including the notch nobody asked for.
Langrisser: Sea of Sword announced for PC, iOS, Android, and more
BlackJack Studio has announced Langrisser: Sea of Sword, a “next-generation fantasy tactical RPG” in the Langrisser series, coming to PC, iOS, Android, and other platforms. Pre-registra…
Google and Epic Abandon Settlement, Clearing the Way for Rival Android App Stores
Google and Epic Games this week withdrew their joint settlement agreement after it became clear the court was unlikely to allow it. With the settlement out, Google is bound by a permanent injunction issued in October 2024 requiring it to allow alternative app stores on Android devices. In a court filing [PDF], Google said that it plans to begin supporting alternative app stores on July 22. In a statement to The Verge, Google said it decided to withdraw the motion to avoid a prolonged legal fight.
Google is opening the floodgates to third-party app stores on Android next week
The final sticking point in the long-running Google vs Epic Games lawsuit is coming to an end, as Google is...