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Android Auto looks set to get a useful Gemini upgrade – and a refreshed look

By David Nield published

Precise locations for Gemini and a desaturated color palette are the latest Android Auto leaks.

Android 17 could finally introduce Motion Cues to combat motion sickness – matching the same feature in iOS

By David Nield published

Android devices could work better for passengers if this anti-motion sickness feature finally sees the light of day.

Android 16 is launching today – but it will be missing a major feature

By James Rogerson published

Android 16 is launching on Pixel phones today, but you won't be getting the Material 3 Expressive redesign yet.

Android 15 is going to make it easier for you to navigate indoors – here's how

By David Nield published

Android 15 is adopting a standard called Wi-Fi Ranging so you won't get lost without a GPS signal.

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 Automotive is my favorite car infotainment system – and it's finally going to get a lot more apps soon

By Leon Poultney published

Google has announced a "car ready mobile apps program" that should bring a lot more apps to Android Automotive soon.

Android 16 Beta 3 has arrived – here are the 4 features I think will be the most useful

By Jamie Richards published

New accessibility features, battery health, and more

Here's what Google Gemini will look like on your Android Auto dashboard

By David Nield published

We know Gemini is coming to Android Auto, and a new video shows off how it looks on the interface.

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 and Samsung just made sharing files on Android much easier

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

By teaming up with Samsung, Google is bringing the former's Quick Share feature to other Android devices.

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.

Huawei succeeds where Microsoft failed miserably — HarmonyOS now on almost one billion devices, and China's largest mobile phone manufacturer has completely eliminated Android

By Wayne Williams published

Huawei’s mobile OS is on nearly a billion devices in China, and its new HarmonyOS Next removes all traces of Android.

Android 16 could give Gemini more control over apps – and other AI upgrades are rumored too

By David Nield published

Code diggers have found signs that Gemini is getting some significant improvements on Android.

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.

Google finally gave us a closer look at Android XR – here are 4 new things we've learned

By Hamish Hector published

We now know what Android XR is capable of, from the AI features that'll power it to the hardware that'll offer it.

Here's how Android 16 will upgrade the screen unlocking process on your Pixel

By David Nield published

A small but significant tweak is coming to help you securely unlock your phone more quickly.

‘I’ve seen it, it’s incredible’: Qualcomm CEO hypes new desktop Android OS that sounds like a genuine game-changer

By Hamish Hector published

Google’s senior vice president of platforms & devices Rick Osterloh took to the stage to talk more about Android being integrated into ChromeOS.

Android TV adds new promoted sections to the Play Next screen, bringing it closer to Google TV

By Carrie Marshall published

A minor makeover has arrived for older Google-powered TVs

Android XR just teamed up with HTC Vive – here’s why that’s a big deal

By Hamish Hector published

HTC joining Google's Android XR collaboration is exciting, here's why.

Samsung roasts Apple's lack of foldable innovation in new ad – as a flexible iPhone is tipped for 2027

By David Nield published

Samsung says Apple is being left behind in the mobile market, and it could be years before Apple catches up.

Android 16 brings the Identity Check security feature to more than just Pixel and Galaxy phones

By Jamie Richards published

Android 16 brings the Identity Check security feature to phones from makers other than Google and Samsung, providing further protection against thieves and bad actors.

Android looks set to improve the Fast Pair experience for wireless earbuds

By David Nield published

Hidden code in Google Play Services suggests that a revamped look for earbuds battery status is on the way.

It’s actually happened – Android now works with Apple AirDrop for simple file-sharing, starting with the Pixel 10

By Mark Wilson published

Google has announced that Android's Quick Share now works with Apple's AirDrop for quick file-sharing, starting with the Pixel 10 – here's how it works.

Hundreds of Android apps band together in massive scam campaign targeting millions - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

More than 300 Android apps were serving unwanted ads to people, and hiding so as to not be deleted.

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 Auto is about to get a big Gemini upgrade – and there's good news and bad news

By David Nield published

Google looks set to roll Gemini out to Android Auto, although it seems it's not fully finished yet.

Android Auto just got a big Spotify upgrade – here's what's new

By Leon Poultney published

Passengers can now get in on the musical action with the introduction of Jam sessions to Android Auto

You can put Google Gemini right on your smartphone home screen – here’s how

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Google’s new Gemini widgets for iOS and Android make it faster and easier to interact with the AI assistant.

Google Gemini is now heading to fridges — and it might actually be useful

By David Nield published

Ready for Gemini to take over your fridge? Based on Samsung's new announcement, you might want it.

Google’s Android XR glasses look like its most exciting gadget in years – but the headset leaves me wanting more

By Hamish Hector published

Google finally shows off what its Android XR glasses and headset are capable of, and it's a mixed bag for now.