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The Android 17 Beta Is Here. What It Includes and Which Phones Can Test It
Want Google's version of Handoff and a revamped Android Auto before everyone else? Here's how to install the latest Android 17 beta on your Pixel phone today.
With Android 17, Google Finally Adds a Handoff-Like App Continuity Feature
Though designed to work bidirectionally, Google's 'Continue on' feature will initially be limited to handoffs from Android phones to tablets.
Google Unwraps Plans to Put AI to Work for Android, Web Developers
New Play Store features aim to ease marketing and management burdens for app developers. But Google is focusing this vibe-coding venture only on a few app categories to start.
Google I/O 2026: Everything We Expect and How to Watch
Google's yearly developer conference is upon us. The company kicks things off on Tuesday, May 19, and is expected to showcase major changes to Gemini and Android Auto, plus more details on Googlebooks powered by Aluminum OS.
5 New Android 17 Features That Would Make My Phone Feel Better Instantly
Android's open ecosystem is its superpower, but fragmentation is its kryptonite. As we head into Google I/O, these are the Android 17 upgrades that would help crush my daily frustrations.
Your Android Phone May Soon Predict Your Habits to Suggest Helpful Apps
The ‘Contextual suggestions’ feature is popping up on recent Pixel phones.
Here Are the 15+ Android Phones Set to Get AirDrop Support Next
The feature is designed to make sharing between both Android and iOS easier. Phones that don't support it yet will be able to generate a QR code through the Quick Share menu.
Android vs. iPhone: Which OS Dominates in the 2026 Smartphone War?
The walls are coming down, but which side of the fence is better? We pit Apple and Google against each other across 14 essential categories to see who truly rules the smartphone space.
In Android 17, 'Gemini Intelligence' Can Automate Tasks Across Apps
Examples include booking a better spot in a spin class. It's one of several 'Android Show' announcements that cover spam calls, enhanced video recording, Android Auto, and more.
How to Watch Google's Pre-I/O Android Show Today
Ahead of its developer conference, Google provides a peek at what's to come for its mobile OS.
Samsung's Next Big Android Update Is Out Now. Here Are the Phones That Will Get It
One UI 8.5 is coming to 17 Samsung phone and tablet models, adding AirDrop support and more.
25 Android Settings You Should Change to Get the Most Out of Your Phone
Google's feature-packed mobile OS contains many useful tools just underneath the surface. Ahead of Google I/O, we’ve rounded up 25 simple tips and tricks to unlock your phone's full potential.
Android PC Game Emulator Unlocks Multi-Frame Generation for 100+ FPS
For AAA games compatible with Game Native, this could help more phones run games smoothly.
The Best Android Apps for 2026
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.
Google Owes Android Users $135M. Do This to Get Your Cut of the Settlement
Google settled a case over the Android OS draining cellular data on Android devices, which could put up to $100 in your pocket. But you should do this one thing to make sure you get paid.
Want Your Android Battery to Last All Day? Try These 6 Quick Fixes
Today's Android phones are built to last, but scrolling and streaming are still battery life killers. Here's how to squeeze as much juice out of your battery as possible.
Pixel Battery Life Take a Nosedive? You're Not Alone. Google Is Working on a Fix
It appears to be connected to the March 2026 Pixel update, but persists even after installing the latest April release on the Pixel 6 through 10.
Nothing Warp File Transfer App Is Back, But It's Now Harder to Download
Nothing Warp is designed to simplify sharing between your phone and your computer.
Google Photos Adds Touch-Up Tools to Quickly Fix Zits, Whiten Teeth, More
Google adds seven new features designed to tweak faces from your smartphone.
Can Gucci Make Smart Glasses Less Nerdy? Google Could Soon Find Out
Luca de Meo, CEO of Gucci parent company Kering, says Android XR smart glasses from the luxury brand are on tap for 2027. Can it compete with the Ray-Ban and Oakley specs from Meta?
