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Google Ships First Beta of Android 16: Here's What You Get
Google's release notes highlight support for tablets and foldables and lock-screen 'Live Updates.'
Google Adds Gemini AI Assistant, Lock-Screen Updates to Samsung Galaxy S25
Android features unveiled at Samsung's Unpacked event narrow some of the gap between Samsung’s flavor of Android and Google’s.
Cast Away: How to Connect Your Android Phone to Your TV
On smart TVs and those without Wi-Fi, you can stream your Android phone or tablet screen on the TV through screen mirroring, Google Cast, a third-party app, or by linking it with a cable.
Latest Android 16 Preview Tips Improved App Response, Location Security
The release notes for the second Android 16 developer preview outline performance, privacy, battery life and security enhancements.
The Best Android Apps for 2025
The Google Play store has millions of apps. Some are great, many are duds. Our guide, which covers 13 key categories and 100 top apps, features the ones that deserve a place on your Android phone or tablet.
Pixel 6, 7, and Fold Get Two Extra Years of OS Upgrades
Your Pixel 7 will continue getting OS updates until 2027, while your Pixel 6 will get the latest versions of Android until 2026.
Samsung 'Now Bar' Brings Interactive Lock-Screen Notifications to Galaxy S24
The widget-like feature is part of Samsung's One UI 7 interface, which launches today in beta, and also features AI upgrades, new controls for the camera app, and more.
Latest Android Feature Drop Upgrades Speech to Text, Images to Words, More
A separate Pixel Drop adds a handful of new AI-boosted features to the latest Pixel phones.
First Android 16 Dev Preview Is Here As Google Pushes Up OS Launch Window
In 2025, Google plans to release the next version of Android a quarter earlier than usual 'to better align' with the launch of popular Android smartphones.
Android vs. iOS: Which Phone OS Really Is the Best?
You've probably already picked a side, but is it the right one? Here's how Apple and Google's mobile operating systems stack up on 14 key features.
Google Announces Play Store Tweaks to Entice More of Your Attention and Money
Other news for Android developers includes more AI assistance in coding and more frequent software development kit updates.
Google Android 15 Review
Android 15 launches with many improvements that make your phone or tablet more convenient, but there's not enough to warrant an immediate download.
Google Ships Android 15, Unwraps New Pixel Drop for Recent Devices
The mobile operating system update adds 'Private Space' for sensitive apps, better support for satellite connectivity, and features for foldables and tablets.
Xbox's Android App Will Actually Start Selling Games This Fall
Thanks to a recent court ruling forcing Google to let third parties host their own app stores on Android, Microsoft will allow for in-app purchases and gameplay via the Xbox Android app.
Google Play Must Open Up to Third-Party App Stores, Judge Rules
The ruling could usher in huge changes for the Play Store in the next three years. However, Google plans on appealing the ruling, which stems from the Epic Games antitrust case.
Google Rolls Out New AI Security Features for Android to Stop Phone Snatchers
The features, first previewed at I/O, detect if your phone has been stolen and locks it down.
5 Android Features That'll Make You Toss Your iPhone
Pledge your allegiance to Apple? Even with iOS 18's enhancements, some things are just better on an Android phone.
Uninstall Now: This Android App Is Secretly Stealing Crypto
A fake WalletConnect app has been installed over 10,000 times on Android devices via the Google Play Store, successfully swiping over $70,000 in crypto thus far.
How to Send Files Between Android Devices and PCs With Quick Share
With Quick Share, Google's version of AirDrop, Android users can quickly swap photos, videos, and other files with nearby Android devices and Windows computers.
Google Drops 5 New Android Features As It Ships Android 15 Source Code
Expect the OS to reach recent Pixel phones in 'the coming weeks,' with other phones coming later.
