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Android 15 devices must have at least 32GB of storage, which should benefit the best cheap phones

By James Rogerson published

Google has updated the minimum storage requirements for Android, doubling the previous minimum.

Loads more Android phones could soon work with AirDrop

By James Rogerson published

Snapdragon-powered phones and Nothing phones could be next in line to work with AirDrop.

The first Android 16 beta could land today – with a big change for your notifications

By David Nield published

It looks likely that the public beta for Android 16 isn't too far off, and there's already speculation about new features.

Android 16 users can get early access to 163 new emojis that'll soon be everywhere – here’s how

By David Nield published

You can now test out Trombone, Landslide, and Distorted Face in the Android 16 QPR3 beta.

Android just got a life-saving upgrade that lets you share live video with emergency rescuers – here's how it works

By James Rogerson published

Android Emergency Live Video is a new feature that lets you show responders what you can see, so they can better assist you.

This Android AirTags rival finally got the one big feature it's been missing

By Hamish Hector published

The Android Find Hub compatible Moto Tag finally boasts UWB, in a move that brings it on par with the AirTag.

Google Wallet is adding support for one of the best new features in Android 16

By David Nield published

You'll now get to see 'key travel journeys' that Google Wallet knows about in Live Updates.

Google's new Android update will give your devices a battery boost – plus a helpful new feature for Google Wallet

By David Nield published

There's a new update to Google Play services heading to devices, and we should see some tangible benefits.

Google teases a refresh for the Pixel's always-on display in Android 16 – and it's about time it caught up to Apple and Samsung

By David Nield published

The lock screen on Pixel phones could look much more appealing once Android 16 has rolled out.

Android 16 is set to bring extra security protection against USB hacks

By David Nield published

It looks as though Advanced Protection Mode on Android 16 is going to come with this upgrade.

Android 16 could steal a thief-thwarting security feature from iPhones

By James Rogerson published

Inactivity reboot could be coming to Android, giving thieves a time limit to unlock your phone using biometrics.

Google Messages could finally be getting this WhatsApp-style group chat feature

By Jamie Richards published

Google Messages could be getting a new mentions feature similar to apps like WhatsApp, as well as a redesign to coincide with the upcoming release of Android 16, according to some unreleased code.

Android 16 beta users are reporting major battery drain issues – but I’m not too worried about it

By Jamie Richards published

Drained out

This new Android phone is designed for everyone who misses the Xperia Play and N-Gage

By James Rogerson published

The Ayaneo Pocket Play is coming to Kickstarter soon, and it promises to serve as a true handheld console, while also being a full Android phone.

If you've got a phone running Android 12, it's time to upgrade – here's why

By David Nield published

Security updates for Android 12 and Android 12L have now ceased, which makes the software more vulnerable.

Google Messages is getting another essential chat feature it should have had a long time ago

By David Nield, David Nield published

Some users are seeing @mentions appear in Google Messages, but it's likely to take a while to reach everyone.

Android will finally let Pixel owners adjust flashlight strength, just like on the iPhone

By David Nield published

You won't have to put up with a flashlight strength that's too bright or too dim for your needs for much longer.

Vivo says its next foldable will be the first Android phone to support the Apple Watch, somehow – but I'm not convinced yet

By David Nield published

The Vivo X Fold 5 is apparently going to bring with it support for the Apple Watch and iPhone data syncing.

Android 16 tipped to get big health monitoring upgrade – and your Fitbit could be the first to take advantage

By David Nield published

Android 16 is bringing with it a more comprehensive Health Connect hub, and the Fitbit app is ready for it.

Android 16 is causing lock-screen issues on some Pixel phones – here's what we know

By David Nield last updated

We're seeing a few reports of Android 16 bugs related to the lock screen, including it not waking up correctly.

Android's Find My Device can now let you track your friends – and I can't decide if that's cool or creepy

By Hamish Hector published

Android's Find My Device network now lets you track friends and family alongside your belongings, thanks to a new beta feature. And that sounds both useful and slightly creepy.

Your next Android phone could get up to eight years of software updates – but there are catches

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

Android phones running the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip will get up to eight years of software and security support, with more to come.

This new feature for Chrome for Android is going to make tidying up your tabs easier

By Kristina Terech published

Chrome's new feature for Android lets users easily reorder tab groups by long-pressing and dragging, making tab management easier and more efficient.

Google teases a key upgrade for Android Find My Device coming "very soon", and touts 4x speed improvements

By David Nield published

Google has commented on the current state of the Find My Device network, and says it's getting better.

Android could soon change in a big way thanks to the Google and Epic settlement – here’s what it means for you

By Alex Blake published

The legal dispute between Google and Epic Games has been settled, with big changes coming to Android.

Google will soon stop you sideloading unverified apps – here’s what that means for you

By James Rogerson published

Google plans to start blocking users from sideloading unverified apps, in an attempt to improve the security of Android.

Forget Apple AirTags – Motorola and Xiaomi are rumored to be launching Android equivalents soon

By David Nield published

If you're interested in tracking devices from Android and the web, Xiaomi and Motorola could be keen to help soon.

Google Messages is preparing a new trick to get your friends and family to switch to RCS

By David Nield published

Hidden code inside Google Messages for Android suggests you'll be able to invite people to use RCS.

Google Messages is rolling out an essential embarrassment saving feature to Android users

By Hamish Hector published

Google Messages is finally giving users the ability to delete messages from everyone’s devices.

Your Android phone is getting a major new security feature – here's how auto-reboot works

By James Rogerson published

Your Android phone will soon be able to auto-reboot after three days of inactivity, which is good news for you and bad news for thieves.