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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 just showed us the new look of Android 16 and it’s aimed directly at the iPhone’s biggest fans

By Philip Berne published

Color in motion coming to Android soon

The first Android 16 public beta is here – and it borrows a key iOS feature

By David Nield published

The first beta version of Android 16 is now available for Pixel phones, and there's one big new feature.

Google just made it easier to move all your photos from iPhone to Android

By David Nield published

Live Photos are now included in the transfer when you make the switch from Apple to Google phones.

The latest Android 16 beta includes the Material 3 Expressive redesign and more – here’s what the update brings

By James Rogerson published

You can now try Material 3 Expressive for yourself with the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, which is available for the Pixel 6 and above.

Google wants to make it easier for you to trade-in your old Android and save money

By David Nield published

Future versions of Android might let you skip the standard setup process if you just want to test the phone.

Android 16 launches in developer preview – here are the most exciting rumored features

By David Nield published

Google is shifting Pixel launches and Android releases to earlier dates in the calendar, and Android 16 just showed up.

Android 15: latest news and everything you need to know

By James Rogerson, Axel Metz last updated

Android 15 includes a lot of new features, and it's available now (at least on some phones).

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.

A useful new Android Auto video feature has been spotted – and it's an upgrade I've waited a long time for

By David Nield published

Preparations to allow drivers to listen to the audio from videos while on the move are in the works.

Here's how Google could copy the Now Bar from One UI 8 on its Pixel phones

By David Nield published

A new feature called Gemini Space would appear to be on the way, based on code hidden in Android.

5 ways that Android 15 on Pixel is going to be way more customizable for users

By Cesar Cadenas published

Deep dives into Android 15 Beta 2 reveal Google might launch an album screensaver tool, vibration controls, and more.

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.

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 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.

Android 16 will bring these 5 upgrades to your phone – including one I can’t wait to try out

By Jamie Richards published

The latest Android 16 beta hints at a selection of new features that could make life easier and more creative for users of the world’s most popular mobile operating system.

Google is ramping up Android security protection with new Android app safety tools

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Gemini AI is being introduced as a security tool for Android, as well.

Android Auto is getting video and browser apps for your car dashboard – and more weather apps too

By David Nield published

We're getting more apps that will work with Android Auto, and across a wider range of categories.

These malicious Android apps were installed over 60 million times - here's how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated

Bitdefender uncovers a large-scale ad fraud campaign employing hundreds of Android apps.

Google is preparing a big customization upgrade for your Pixel phone with Android 16 – and it could land very soon

By David Nield published

Code hidden in the latest beta version of Android 16 suggests Pixel owners will soon be able to save themes.

Here's how Android 16 is going to be able to install your apps faster

By David Nield published

Offloading some of the tasks linked to app installation to the cloud could help on budget handsets.

Android vs iPhone: here’s what TechRadar readers prefer

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

The results are in: Android beats iPhone for TechRadar readers.

3 major upgrades in Android 16 have already been spotted

By David Nield published

The developer preview has only been out for a day, and new features are already emerging.

Android 16 may be adding its own version of iOS StandBy Mode

By David Nield published

It looks as though Android could follow iOS in adding a display mode for when your phone is inactive and charging.

Android 16 could bring an improved Samsung DeX-style desktop mode to more phones

By Jamie Richards published

Let's talk about DeX

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 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.

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.

Anker's new earbuds have a case that doubles as a phone battery pack – and, unsurprisingly, giant battery life for the buds

By Carrie Marshall published

Leave your power bank at home: these buds can top up a USB-C iPhone or Android phone

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.