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Latest Android 15 beta teases Private Space, Predictive Back, and more new features

By Axel Metz published

Google has confirmed that the second Android 15 beta is now available to download on compatible devices.

Could ChromeOS eventually run on your Android phone? Google’s demo of exactly that is an exciting hint for the future

By Kristina Terech published

Google has held a secret demo showcasing ChromeOS running on an Android device, hinting at potential future plans.

Android 15 looks set to help you tidy up your notifications for good

By David Nield published

It looks as though Google is working to banish older notifications and sync notifications between devices.

How to send pictures from iPhone to Android

By Tom Bedford published

Here's our guide looking at three ways to send pictures and photos from an iPhone to an Android phone.

Android 16’s answer to iOS Live Activities is coming soon – here are the apps it’ll support, including Google Maps

By Rowan Davies published

The first-look images to Android's version of iOS Live Activities has dropped, but an official roll out date is still in question.

Android 16 could be borrowing a key notification trick from the iPhone

By David Nield published

The latest Android beta version includes a hidden feature called Rich Ongoing Notifications.

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

Android 15 could give you a super-charged dark mode that forces incompatible apps to support it

By James Ide published

Android 15 could get a better way to force apps into dark mode without the current compatibility issues.

Google just accidentally leaked the next major visual redesign for Android – here's what it looks like

By David Nield published

Google is preparing a significant design overhaul for Android, which it's calling Material 3 Expressive.

Android 15 could soon bring back a popular home screen customization trick

By David Nield published

It looks as though you'll be able to tweak the shape of home screen icons in a future Android 15 update.

Google has quietly confirmed that Android 15 is launching in October

By James Rogerson published

Release notes for the Android 15 beta exit have been updated to mention an October release date.

Got an old Android phone? Google Calendar could soon stop working on it

By David Nield published

If you've got a device that's on Android 7 or older, you might want to think about upgrading.

Best Android emulator of 2025

By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson last updated

We list the best Android emulators, to make it simple and easy to install Android on your Microsoft or Mac computer for gaming and general app use.

Android 15 could soon match a key iPhone security feature to protect your phone from thieves

By David Nield published

Code spotted in the Android 15 beta suggests phones will default to biometrics in certain situations.

Google could add Desktop Mode to Android phones, bringing a Samsung DeX-style experience to more devices

By Jamie Richards published

Google is set to bring a new Desktop Mode to Android, which would give more Android users the chance to use their phones and tablets effectively as computers when paired with an external monitor.

Android 16 brings a much-needed upgrade to Google Maps that iOS users already have

By Jamie Richards published

Google Maps has become the first app to get live update support with the latest Android 16 beta, with the app now able to show directions and other information on your phone’s lock screen.

Google is 'reimagining' Android to be all-in on AI – and it looks truly impressive

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

At Google I/O 2024, the search giant touted the future of Android as having Gemini AI at its core.

Android 15 is out now – here are 5 new features it brings to Google Pixel phones

By Axel Metz published

Android 15 is now rolling out to compatible Google Pixel devices; here are our favorite features.

Google could soon make sharing files from Android to iPhone much easier

By David Nield published

Comments left on Quick Share code suggest there might be iOS and macOS apps in the pipeline.

I’m an iOS loyalist – here’s why Android has never tempted me to switch

By Alex Blake published

Android has a lot to offer, but it’s never tempted me to switch. Here’s why I’ve always stuck with Apple.

Android phones can now edit text messages, just like the iPhone

By Philip Berne published

Google add RCS message editing and a host of Google Home and other new features to Android phones, available now.

Your Android phone is about to look very different – here are 5 design changes that could come with Android 16

By David Nield published

It looks as though Google has big plans for the Android user interface, and these are the changes on the way.

Google could be preparing a major Bluetooth upgrade for Android 15

By David Nield published

Code hidden in the latest Android beta suggests that Bluetooth Auracast could make its debut in Android 15.

Android 16 is out now, but its big visual redesign might not arrive until September

By James Rogerson published

Android 16 is out now, with live updates, new security tools, and more, but the feature we're really waiting for isn't here yet.

We'll likely get our first look at Android 15 this week – here's what to expect

By Cesar Cadenas published

It's unknown what the first Android 15 preview will have, but previous reports can offer clues on what may be available.

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.

Google’s AI app development suite is getting Android and iOS expansions

By Craig Hale published

You can now simulate iOS and Android in Project IDX, which is available with AI in even more countries.

Android will soon borrow iOS 18's anti-car sickness feature – here's how it works

By David Nield published

Vehicle Motion Cues have only just arrived on the iPhone, but there are already plans to add them to Android.

Android 15 gets possible launch date – the 4 best new features coming to your Pixel

By Hamish Hector published

Android 15 is reportedly set to launch on October 15, here are 4 of the best upgrades.

Android Auto is axing support for some older devices – check if yours is affected now

By Leon Poultney published

Those running Android 8 won't be able to take advantage of any updates to the Android Auto operating system.