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Suffer From Motion Sickness? This Android 17 Feature Could Help
Motion Assist, which is gradually rolling out on Android 17, displays moving dots on your phone to stop you from puking.
Love Sideloading on Android? Watch Out for This Upcoming Rule Change
Google is deliberately making sideloading harder to use to help protect inexperienced users.
App Lock Is Finally Coming to Android: Pixel Up First, Samsung May Be Next
A way to lock specific apps behind a security check is now in testing through Android 17’s latest beta.
AT&T Adds a New Kid-Optimized 5G Android Tablet to Its Lineup
AmiGo Jr. Tab 2 comes with apps designed for 3-10-year-olds, plus tools for their parents to govern their screen time.
Google Pixel 11 Buyers Should Brace for Higher Costs, Less RAM
Several Pixel 11 models are set to get a $100 price increase over their last-gen counterparts, while the Pro models will have 12GB of RAM, down from 16GB, according to the latest leak.
Got a New Android Phone? Gemini Might Soon Help You Whiz Through Setup
A Gemini-powered tool spotted in a Google Play Services beta appears to help you answer questions as you set up various features on your new device.
Worried About Packages Getting Stolen? Google Wallet Now Tracks Delivery Status
The order-status feature is powered by the same tools found in Gmail on Android.
EU Will Force Google to Open Up Android to Rival AI Chatbots
It also has to reveal its internal search data to competitors. Google, however, argues that both moves would harm the privacy and security of its users.
Google Is Giving You Less Free Storage for Your Android Backups
Following the change, backing up data like SMS messages, call history, and device settings will all count toward the 15GB of free storage Google gives you.
Google Set to Show Off Pixel 11 Lineup at Aug. 12 Event
Will the ongoing memory shortage mean higher prices for Google's flagship phones?
I Needed to Replace My Pixel 9 Pro's Screen. It Was Easy, With One Big Caveat
Google only has 10 stores in the US, but the DC location came in clutch when my Pixel screen suddenly started showing a pink vertical line. Here's what to expect if you have one nearby too.
Android 17 Is Now Live for Anyone With a Pixel Smartphone
The update adds a ton of creative features, like built-in screen recording in the camera, multitasking app bubbles, and additional biometric security. Wear OS 7 is out today too.
Google Will Soon Spot Fake Calls on Supported Android Phones
June's Android feature drop also expands AirDrop compatibility, Personal Safety features for kids, and fashion-finding options.
Android 17 Beta 4.1 Is Now Live: Here's Every Feature You Can Test and Eligible Phones
Can't wait to try out Google's version of Handoff and revamped Android Auto? Here's how to get 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.
