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‘Gemini Spark’ is Google’s upcoming AI agent in the Gemini app
In the ramp up to I/O 2026, Google has been working on adding a more advanced agent. It now looks like it will be branded as “Gemini Spark.”
Google’s upcoming 'Gemini Spark' could soon book your flights and handle your inbox
Google may unveil Gemini Spark at I/O 2026, an AI agent that can automate tasks and act on your behalf across apps and services.
Every Android device that has or will soon get AirDrop
Google has rolled out AirDrop to even more Android smartphones. Is your Android phone on the list?
The era of 15GB free Gmail storage is ending
Google could be testing a change to its free storage tier by offering 5GB free storage instead of 15GB with Gmail accounts.
Google may finally let you move passkeys to another password manager on Android
Google could soon end the passkey lock-in for its Password Manager's users.
Apple Backs Google After EU Orders Android Be Opened Up To AI Rivals
The company agrees with Google that it would put European users' privacy and safety at risk.
Google may finally have a true Nest Hub successor in the works
A seemingly new device called the 'Google Home Display' has leaked, and we're excited for what might be in store.
Apple counters US smartphone decline as iPhone sales grow: report
Apple reportedly outperformed the broader US smartphone market in Q1, helped by continued iPhone 17 demand amid weakening Android sales.
Apple warns EU against forcing Google to open Android to AI rivals
Apple submitted a filing to the EC today criticizing proposed measures that would force Google to open parts of Android to AI rivals.
Android rolling out AI-powered ‘Contextual suggestions’ that learn from your habits
Google is using on-device AI to analyze how you use your Android phone and provide "Contextual suggestions."
These Android devices will get AirDrop next – here’s why your phone might not
Google announced yesterday that its implementation of AirDrop support in Android’s Quick Share will be coming to more Android phones,...
Suffering from success: higher Snapdragon prices may convert many Android fans to Apple
Inflation is off the charts.
‘Gemini Intelligence’ reportedly launching with Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8
Google’s “Gemini Intelligence” updates for Android might arrive on Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and other foldables first, a...
Here’s the changelog for Samsung’s Android 17 update, One UI 9
Samsung is rolling out the first beta update for One UI 9 which, for Galaxy devices, will bring Android 17...
First Snapseed 4.0 update adds Camera shortcut on Android
Following last week’s launch, Snapseed 4.0.1 for Android is rolling out with a shortcut to quickly launch the new Camera experience.
I’ve waited years for Apple to fix iPhone-to-Android texting, and it’s finally happening
Apple and Google are finally bridging the security gap, rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS in the iOS 26.5 beta.
Android Auto’s Massive Update Brings Edge-To-Edge Maps To Every Car Screen
Android Auto will now fill every inch of a car’s screen. HD videos and uninterrupted playback are also coming.
Android Adds Intrusion Logging for Sophisticated Spyware Forensics
Android Intrusion Logging stores encrypted forensic logs for 12 months, helping experts investigate spyware attacks on high-risk users.
Google could finally give Pixel phones proper Material You color controls
A new Android 17 leak suggests Google is working on deeper Material You color customization options for Pixel phones.
Google Makes It Easier to Share Files Between Android and iPhone
Google today said it is introducing updated file sharing features that will make it easier for Android users to send files to iPhone users. Quick Share is already compatible with Apple's AirDrop feature on select Android devices, but Google says the feature will expand to Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, and HONOR devices in 2026.
Google launches line of Android laptops festooned with Gemini AI
If you're not a fan of having AI baked into your OS, look elsewhere
Android Auto's big 2026 makeover brings immersive maps and FHD YouTube
The perfect UI for ever screen, regardless of the shape and size
Google Previews Android 17 With 'Gemini Intelligence' a Month Before Apple's iOS 27 Reveal
Google today previewed Android 17, the next version of Android that it is bringing to smartphones and other devices. Android 17 includes multiple new AI features, and it comes about a month ahead of when Apple plans to unveil iOS 27 with new AI capabilities. Google is now calling the AI features on Android "Gemini Intelligence," branding similar to Apple Intelligence.
Find Hub ‘Mark as lost’ will require biometric unlock & hide Quick Settings, more
At The Android Show, Google today announced the latest security and privacy features for the mobile operating system.
Android Auto is getting video apps, music updates, and more Gemini smarts
Google is delivering some major Android Auto updates over the course of 2026, including support for video apps and new...
Chrome for Android adding full Gemini integration and auto browse
In January, desktop Chrome gained an auto browse capability. This is now coming to Chrome for Android with deeper Gemini integration.
Google is bringing AirDrop support to most Android phones later this year
After early launches on Pixel and Galaxy, cross-platform AirDrop support is on its way to most Android devices later in 2026.
‘Pause Point’ is the Digital Wellbeing upgrade Google’s needed to deliver for years
Pause Point is a big upgrade to Google's Digital Wellbeing tools on Android, and the company says it's just the start.
Android 17 is getting redesigned emoji, and Google is clearly never bringing back the blobs [Gallery]
Google is introducing a new collection of emoji in Android 17 that delivers 3D textures for the entire catalog of...
Android Auto is getting a redesign that takes up your whole display, adds widget support, more
Google has announced an incoming redesign for Android Auto that, while not a major leap forward, improves support for car...
Everything Google announced at its Android Show, from Googlebooks to vibe-coded widgets
Google unveiled its new AI-first Googlebooks laptops, more agentic Gemini features, vibe-coded Android widgets, Gemini in Chrome, refreshed Android Auto, and more ahead of I/O.
First look at Googlebook: A premium Chromebook alternative for Android users
Googlebooks use an all-new OS that merges Android and ChromeOS with more premium hardware.
Android is getting a big AI overhaul in 2026
Google has big plans for Android in 2026, and most of it is AI.
Google Unveils New Android AI Features Ahead of Apple’s Siri Revamp
Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced a slew of upcoming features for its Android 17 operating system, showcasing its progress in artificial intelligence weeks before Apple Inc. is set to announce major upgrades to its own iOS platform and AI offerings.
Quick Share is coming to more phones, and expanding into apps
Google previously brought AirDrop support to some Android phones, but it's now announced that Quick Share is coming to WhatsApp.
Android Auto gets a fresh take on Google Maps navigation, teases more Gemini at the Android Show
The Show revealed everything you can expect from Android Auto.
Google launches new Android security feature to help uncover spyware attacks
Intrusion Logging is a new part of Android’s Advanced Protection Mode, which aims to help protect human rights activists, journalists, and dissidents from government spyware attack and law enforcement forensic devices.
Major Android Auto Update Will Bring YouTube to Your Car’s Screen
Android Auto will finally display video from apps like YouTube when parked, and fit infotainment screens of all shapes.
The iOS-Android file sharing nightmare is officially over for more Android users
Samsung, Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Honor join the rollout this year.
Google Announces Upcoming Security Tools For Android, Including Enhanced Protection Against Banking Scam Calls
The Live Threat Detection feature is also getting a major upgrade.
The Top New Features in Google’s Android 17—and Gemini Intelligence—Coming This Summer
You’ll soon be able to generate your own widgets or ask Gemini to finish a booking in Chrome on Android.
Android Auto Getting a Full Refresh With Widgets, YouTube...
As a part of today's "The Android Show: I/O Edition," Google shared the future of Android Auto, as well as Cars with Google built-in (Android Automotive). There are big changes coming to both, but...
Android adds a feature to stop you from doomscrolling
Google’s new Android feature, Pause Point, forces you to wait before opening distracting apps in an effort to curb addictive scrolling habits.
Everything announced at The Android Show: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks, and more
Google is making all its Android announcements a week before I/O 2026. At The Android Show, we got four sets of announcements.
Android Auto is now one (screen) size fits all
Phone projection is getting more embedded.
Google’s Aluminium OS revealed in 16-minute leaked video
Is this our first look at Android on PC?
iPhone 18 Pro May Have 'Aggressive' Starting Price Despite RAM Crisis
While the ongoing RAM chip shortage is leading some Android smartphone makers to increase prices, one analyst believes that Apple will take advantage of the situation with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. In a research note with GF Securities today, analyst Jeff Pu said he expects Apple to outperform in the smartphone market by having an "aggressive pricing strategy" for the iPhone 18 Pro models.
You can now buy Moto Tag 2 with UWB in Android Find Hub, longer battery life
Announced earlier this year, Moto Tag 2 has quietly gone on sale in recent weeks with UWB support in Android...
How to watch Google’s Android Show: I/O Edition today
Expect a look at Android 17 and Gemini updates.
Here's how to watch The Android Show I/O Edition live today
Google will hold The Android Show I/O Edition later today. Here's how you can watch it and what you should expect.
One UI 9 Beta Program could be here soon
Now that the stable One UI 8.5 update has started rolling out, Samsung seems to be taking the next logical step. The company appears to be preparing for the One UI 9.0 Beta Program, as related pages have started appearing in Samsung's official forum in multiple countries. Samsung starts preparing for the One UI 9.0 […]
Finally, texts between Android and iPhone users can be end-to-end encrypted
Google had urged Apple for years to support RCS texting to make communication between each company's devices more seamless.
Apple brings encrypted RCS chats to iPhone
Look for the “Encrypted” text when talking with your Android friends.
The Pixel Screenshots app could be the next big addition to Aluminium OS
Google may bring its AI-powered Pixel Screenshots app to desktops, potentially expanding beyond Pixel phones to the rumored Aluminium OS.
The Pixel's best voicemail feature might soon expand to non-Pixel phones, 20+ markets
Google may bring Take a Message to non-Pixel phones and new regions like India and Europe. These could be the new supported markets.
I switched from Gemini to Claude for a month on Android, and I have a clear verdict for you
The ultimate AI experiment
Breaking: Samsung starts rolling out stable One UI 8.5 to Galaxy S25 users in the US
A very good start to the week for Galaxy S25 users in the US.
GrapheneOS says Google is making life harder for rival operating systems and devices
Graphene argues that Google's device verification systems could lock users into approved hardware and software.
‘May 11 Rollout’—Samsung Confirms Free Android Upgrade
One UI 8.5 is almost here — Samsung owners finally get Galaxy S26 security updates.
I built a working Android app with no coding experience using Google's free tools
The free version of Google's Antigravity IDE is all you need to start making your own Android apps — here's how.
Zelda: Twilight Princess unofficially ported to PC with lots of extra features & quality of life
The long-awaited Dusk, which is an unofficial enhanced port of the acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, has just been released on PC with iOS and Android coming too.
6 Android apps I keep on my phone specifically because they ignore AI
Android apps that do their jobs without AI getting in the way
Samsung Messages is almost dead, and Google Messages is still missing 5 big features
Samsung Messages is shutting down this summer. Users aren't happy about it. Here are five things our readers say they'll miss about the app.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: Leaked Case Images Reconfirms Shorter, Wider Design
New leaked case images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide reconfirm a shorter and wider design: Here's what Samsung's next-gen foldable looks like.
Google Pixel phones will probably let you ditch the search bar in Android 17 QPR1 [Video]
A new leak showcases an incoming ability for Google Pixel phones to turn off the built-in search bar that has...
The wait is over: Google just released Snapseed 4.0 for Android with a new pro camera
In the Play Store now
Google starts rolling out big Snapseed 4.0 update for Android
In June of 2025, Google surprisingly released a major update for Snapseed after a long dormancy. After confirming at the...
How to remove Gemini Nano from Chrome (and free up 4GB of storage)
Here's how to delete Chrome's weights.bin file and disable Gemini Nano to reclaim your storage space on Windows and macOS.
Google opens its smartest Gmail writing feature to basically everyone
Google is rolling out Gmail's new 'Help me write' upgrades to almost everyone with a Workspace or Premium account.
Gmail adds AI Inbox to the bottom bar as Help me write becomes more personal
After its introduction on the web, AI Inbox is coming to Gmail for Android and iOS. In the navigation drawer, “AI Inbox” appears below...
Google accused of copying Apple's Liquid Glass look – Android head denies it
Apple’s Liquid Glass user interface has met with what can best be described as mixed reactions by the company’s own...
Samsung’s Finder and Now Brief are improving in One UI 9
Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 may expand the Finder functionality and add the Driving Insights to Now Brief. These changes will follow the expansive list of design tweaks and features in the next major Galaxy update testing. More Finder flexibility One UI 8.5 dropped the legacy S Finder identity for a simpler Finder term. […]
Google Chrome finally supports sharing your approximate location with websites
Only on Android for now, though. Google's Chrome web browser on Android now finally supports approximate location sharing. So now you can set it so that it...
Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Like the first preview, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 today does not contain many user-facing changes that would explain the...
Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel
Just two weeks after the first preview, Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2. The following issues are...
Google Says Pixel Phones Won't Get Apple's Liquid Glass Design
The Android operating system for Pixel smartphones is not going to take design cues from Apple and adopt a Liquid Glass aesthetic, Google Android president Sameer Samat said recently (via 9to5Google). In response to a social media mockup of an Android device with a Liquid Glass design, Samat said, "Not happening! Y'all are wild". The mockup was in response to a teaser video for The Android Show: I/O, which depicted the Android mascot pulling a light switch and turning translucent.
Leaker: This Is Why Apple Is Delaying the iPhone 18
Apple proactively chose to delay the standard iPhone 18 as a deliberate market strategy, the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital" claims, with the move said to extend the iPhone 17's sales window while lowering production costs and improving Apple's competitive position against Android rivals.
Liquid Glass for Android is ‘not happening,’ at least not for Pixels
Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign of its platforms, especially iOS, has been divisive to say the least but, thankfully, Google’s President...
Stable One UI 8.5 update is rolling out to the Galaxy S25 series
After a long wait, Samsung has finally released the stable version of One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) for the Galaxy S25 series.
Thank goodness: Google says it's not about to reveal a Liquid Glass makeover for Android
Android boss Sameer Samat recently posted a teaser video for The Android Show, with some users thinking a Liquid Glass overhaul was coming.
Samsung’s already preparing Galaxy S26 One UI 9 beta update
Samsung appears to already be developing the first Galaxy S26 One UI 9 beta builds even as customers wait for the official One UI 8.5 update.
Oura’s subscription-free rival is back on Kickstarter with a tempting new bundle
Ultrahuman is back on Kickstarter with Ring PRO bundles that include the company’s portable Mini Charger and PowerPlug discounts.
Pixel 10’s May 2026 update prevents you from installing older Android versions
With the May 2026 update, rolling out now, Google is implementing an anti-rollback measure on Pixel 10 series devices that...
Your Google Pixel Phone's May Update Arrived
Google released the May 2026 Pixel update this morning, giving us at least one final Android 16 build before they release Android 17 to the masses. While Android 17 is very much in the final...
Android 16 May update rolling out: Pixel display, slow wireless charging fixes
Google is rolling out the May 2026 security patch for Android 16 QPR3 on the Pixel 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8,...
Google officially announces The Android Show I/O Edition, teases huge year ahead
The Android Show I/O Edition will be livestreamed on YouTube, giving Android its own dedicated showcase ahead of Google I/O 2026.
Chrome for Android will let you just share approximate location
Like other Android apps, Chrome now lets you share approximate, instead of precise, location with websites.
Google Home update delivers huge automation expansion, Nest Cam upgrades for all
Following months of improvements in early access, Google Home is launching some massive expansions to automations this week, as well...
RCS Encryption Ready to Rollout Between iPhones and Android
Back in February, Google and Apple confirmed that they had begun testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) through RCS when messages were sent between an iPhone and an Android device. That was all...
Apple Says iOS 26.5 Adds Three New Features to Your iPhone
iOS 26.5 includes three new features for iPhones, according to Apple's release notes for the update, which is expected to be released next week. As discovered during beta testing, iOS 26.5 enables end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between iOS and Android devices. Apple says this security upgrade is limited to supported carriers around the world and will continue to roll out.
Google hasn't forgotten about Keep's lock screen notes (yet)
We've seen evidence that Google is again working to let us take notes in Keep using a handy lock screen shortcut.
Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 5) launches in the US with 8.8-inch display, $849 worth of RAM
Lenovo has just opened up sales of its new Legion Tab (Gen 5) in the US, with the compact Android...
A Security Researcher Decompiled The White House App, & What They Found Is Pretty Alarming
Recently, The White House launched its own official app on iOS and Android, claiming that it gives users "unparalleled access to the Trump
Samsung can't stop leaking its upcoming foldables in One UI 9
We dug into Samsung's One UI 9 software and found images showing off the Wide Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8 devices.
Samsung shows off wild new phone displays with insane colors and private health tracking
If this is what Samsung Display is cooking up, we're pumped about future smartphone displays.
Encrypted RCS between Android and iPhone launching with iOS 26.5
With the launch of iOS 26.5, Apple will add support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging between the iPhone and Google Messages on Android.
iOS 26.5 Brings End-to-End Encryption to iPhone-Android RCS Messages
End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices is coming in iOS 26.5, Apple confirmed today. The feature is listed in Apple's iOS 26.5 release notes. Apple says end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging remains in beta even though it is being released in iOS 26.5.
Android phones could get this impressive under-display face unlock tech pretty soon
Right as it’s been revealed that Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 probably won’t have new face unlock hardware, a new name...
Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL leak with improved cameras and 'Pixel Glow' RGB LEDs
Brighter displays may be coming too!