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My Android 16 update made me jealous of iOS 26… but it shouldn’t
As someone who’s a sucker for a software update, Android 16 should be a momentous occasion - so why am I feeling flat?
Google’s latest Android tools will protect you from a wider range of scams
Google has built a host of new scam protection tools in Android for identity verification, screen-sharing alerts, and safeguards against prize and toll scams.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Slim or XL?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is Samsung's new and slimline smartphone. But is that sleek build a problem? We compared to the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL to find out.
From Android 1.0 to Android 16: How Google’s mobile OS has evolved since 2008
With Google I/O 2025 streaming next week, we're taking a walk through the complete history of Android, from its humble beginnings in 2008 to today, with Android 16 on the way.
Google Chrome is getting an AI-powered scam sniffer for Android phones
Google is adding a new AI-powered alert system that will warn users if a website is trying to scam them with fake security warnings and other related scams.
OnePlus owners could get an iPhone Dynamic Island feature in Android 16
Google is working on integrating sports scores into OnePlus’s Live Alerts feature on OxygenOS 15. According to the folks at Android Authority, this would allow OnePlus users to receive real-time sports updates in a glanceable format, similar to Samsung’s Now Bar. The latest beta version of the Google app includes code suggesting this functionality, but […]
Google just leaked images of the upcoming Android redesign
Google accidentally posted images of its upcoming Android redesign.
Intriguing feature shows Google’s serious about security in Android 16
A security feature may help identify serious hacking and intrusion events on your phone in Android 16.
My next car must have this Carplay and Android Auto feature, here’s why
I've found my favorite implementation of Android Auto and CarPlay in a dual screen display on a car so far. Here's which car and why every car needs this feature.
Android’s desktop mode for phones is taking shape, and it looks familiar
The latest beta build of Android 16 has given us a glimpse of the next-gen desktop mode that Google is currently developing for Android phones.
If you don’t already use Google to scan documents, this update makes it a must
If you don't already use Google to scan documents, this update makes it a must
This Android redesign looks smashing, but I wish it came sooner
Android is getting a massive redesign, but the wait leading up to it could make you really impatient.
I drove 500 miles with Android Automotive, here’s why every car needs it
I drove 500 miles in a Chevy Equinox rental car powered by the Android Automotive operating system. Here's why I love it and every car needs Google's car OS.
The latest Android 16 beta is hiding a significant UI overhaul
Hidden design changes in Android 16 Beta 4 could give us a sneak peek into what Google plans to unveil at I/O this month.
Remember Flappy Bird? It’s back as an Android exclusive
Epic Games Store brought Flappy Bird back to Android over a decade after it was taken offline.
These bold LG phones once broke the mold, and we seriously miss them
We’ve already said our goodbyes to LG after it shuttered its Mobile divison in 2021. But while time may heal all wounds, for me, there still exists a dull ache in my heart where LG’s smartphones used to sit. And that ache has only become more acute with the final peal of the bell for […]
Google I/O 2025: Everything you need to know
Google IO 2025 officially kicks off today, and begins with an opening keynote at 10am PT / 1pm ET. For those of you eager to tune in, we’ve got all the information on – but we’ll also be rounding up everything Google announces after the event here. According to Google, this year’s show will introduce […]
Google One subscribers could get a hugely important eSIM feature
The latest version of the Google Play Store's beta suggests you might be able to backup your eSIM soon.
What is RTOS and is it the answer to Google’s Wear OS problems?
More companies are ditching Google's Wear OS platform in favor of wearables powered by RTOS, so what is RTOS and is it the answer to Google's Wear OS problems?
5 things I learned using an outrageous projector smartphone for a week
The Tank 3 Pro is a smartphone with a built-in projector and one of the most intriguing pieces of tech I've ever used.
Google’s Find My Device tracking tool could soon serve Apple’s best trick
A Google executive has hinted that support for UWB-based object tracking will soon be a part of its Find My Device networking, and it could happen this year.
The Google Pixel Tablet is way more enticing when this deal is applied
The Google Pixel Tablet is somewhat controversial, but this deal puts it in a new light. Save $100 on the tablet and get it for $299 for a limited time.
If you don’t buy the Google Pixel 9a today, you probably never should
Tonight at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, something changes. You quit getting $100 in Google Store credit if you buy the Google Pixel 9a via the Google Store. That’s pretty big, as the credit can pull off a big chunk of the price of the next budget Google phone you buy. Google’s Pixel 9a costs just […]
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