WhatsApp update for early adopters provides more granular control over storage cleanup

WhatsApp is testing an advanced clear storage tool on iOS, giving users granular control over what gets deleted from chats while freeing up valuable iPhone storage.

Shikhar Mehrotra     December 29, 2025

Samsung’s next budget Galaxy phone could bring 5G and Android 16 at an affordable price

Samsung's Galaxy A07 5G has appeared in Google Play Console listings and leaked renders, revealing its design, Dimensity 6300 chip, Android 16 software, and budget-friendly focus.

Shikhar Mehrotra     December 29, 2025

Don’t ignore your Pixel 10 Pro flashlight, community raises questions

A Reddit report claims a Pixel 10 Pro’s flashlight lens melted, leaving a dark crater-like mark near the LED. It’s unverified, but easy to check, document, and escalate if you see similar damage.

Paulo Vargas     December 29, 2025

OnePlus’ upcoming battery monster phone shows its face, and its looks awfully familiar

Leaked live images of the OnePlus Turbo reveal a familiar design, a massive 9,000mAh battery, and mid-range hardware, signaling OnePlus' growing focus on endurance over flagship specs.

Shikhar Mehrotra     December 25, 2025

Xiaomi’s S25 Ultra rival features a DSLR-like physical zoom ring paired with a 200MP zoom camera

Xiaomi's 17 Ultra Leica Edition pushes smartphone photography forward with a DSLR-style zoom ring, a 200MP periscope camera, and flagship-grade hardware to rival Apple and Samsung.

Shikhar Mehrotra     December 25, 2025

Google finally stops your valet from reading your WhatsApp in the car

Android Automotive’s new Sensitive App Protection lets drivers lock individual apps with a PIN, enhancing privacy in shared cars without compromising essential functions.

Moinak Pal     December 24, 2025

Splat turns your photos into coloring pages, and it signals a bigger trend

Retro’s Splat app turns your photos into AI coloring pages for kids, with quick style options and print or on-screen modes. It also signals a wider push for kid-friendly generative AI play.

Paulo Vargas     December 23, 2025

Your Android phone may soon offer smart suggestions based on your activity

With the Pixel 10 series, Google introduced Magic Cue, an AI-powered feature that analyzes how you use your phone and offers tailored suggestions and app actions to make everyday tasks quicker and smoother. So far, it has been limited to Google’s latest flagships, but the company appears to be working on bringing something similar to […]

Pranob Mehrotra     December 23, 2025

Android’s Find Hub now lets you switch up map views for easier device tracking

Google is rolling out an update for Android's Find Hub, which introduced a new option to switch map layers for additional information.

Pranob Mehrotra     December 23, 2025

OnePlus’ next phone could eclipse the combined battery size of the best Samsung and Apple phones

OnePlus is rumored to be working on a smartphone with a massive 9,000 mAh battery. If true, it could rival the combined battery size of Samsung and Apple's best phones.

Shikhar Mehrotra     December 22, 2025

Chrome will soon tell you what you were reading a while ago with tab-aware AI

Google Chrome is gaining smarter AI features that let it understand what you are reading, summarize content across tabs, and help you get work done without jumping between pages.

Shikhar Mehrotra     December 22, 2025

Android might finally stop making you tap twice for Wi-Fi

Android 16 code hints Google could restore one-tap Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles, potentially ending the unpopular Internet tile introduced in Android 12.

Moinak Pal     December 21, 2025

Google confirms Gemini will fully replace Assistant on phones in 2026

Google’s shift from Assistant to Gemini on smartphones is delayed, meaning users can continue using Assistant while Google fine-tunes Gemini for a full mobile rollout.

Moinak Pal     December 19, 2025

ChatGPT for Android may soon let you jump into specific chats faster

ChatGPT for Android may soon add home screen shortcuts for specific conversations. An APK teardown suggests OpenAI is testing an "Add to home screen" option that opens a chosen chat directly.

Paulo Vargas     December 19, 2025

Android 16 makes it easier to spot apps tracking your location

Android 16 QPR3 introduces a new blue location indicator that shows exactly which apps are accessing your device's location.

Shikhar Mehrotra     December 18, 2025

It just got a lot easier to control a Windows 11 PC with your Android phone

Windows 11's latest Android integration turns your phone into a powerful remote for your PC: lock it, send files, mirror your screen, and share clipboard content effortlessly.

Shikhar Mehrotra     December 18, 2025

Your Pixel could soon get better at avoiding accidental pocket dials

Google appears to have addressed a long-standing accidental touch issue on its Pixel lineup, and a fix is underway.

Pranob Mehrotra     December 18, 2025

Your Snapchat Memories can be beat-synced in seconds, if you’re on iPhone

Snapchat is rolling out Snapchat Quick Cut iOS, a Lens-powered tool that turns Memories or Camera Roll clips into beat-synced videos fast. Android support is promised "soon," but Snap hasn’t shared dates.

Paulo Vargas     December 18, 2025

Android could soon let you lock out users from Wi-Fi networks on shared devices

Android is testing new Wi-Fi controls that let you stop sharing networks across user profiles on the same device.

Shikhar Mehrotra     December 17, 2025

After a week with the OnePlus Pad Go 2, it’s threatening the iPad Pro as my go-to gaming tablet

The OnePlus Pad Go 2 offers low-cost entertainment, though with some issues.

Tom Bedford     December 17, 2025

Google  Pixel 10 Pro is my favorite AI phone, but the iPhone still has an edge over it 

The Pixel 10 Pro is an AI-native phone that can surprise you in practical ways. The iPhone 17 Pro is far behind, but it gives you precise control over how exactly you want AI to work for you.

Nadeem Sarwar     December 16, 2025

Moving from iPhone to Android is about to get much easier

iOS 26.3 introduces native iPhone-to-Android data transfers, reducing friction for users switching platforms and meeting new interoperability requirements without extra apps.

Moinak Pal     December 16, 2025

You can now cast Apple TV content to your TV from Android

The latest update for the Apple TV app for Android brings Google Cast support, letting users cast content to TVs and smart displays.

Pranob Mehrotra     December 16, 2025

You might want to skip a phone upgrade in 2026, as memory crisis threatens industry

Smartphone makers may reduce RAM in 2026 models as memory prices surge. Here’s why it matters, how AI makes it worse, and what it means for everyday users.

Shikhar Mehrotra     December 15, 2025

OnePlus Open users in North America can now update to Android 16

OnePlus has finally started rolling out OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 to OnePlus Open users in North America.

Pranob Mehrotra     December 15, 2025

Google Health Connect is expanding to track symptoms, alcohol intake, and more

Health Connect is evolving beyond fitness, with signs of medical, lifestyle, and symptom tracking that could make Android health data simpler and more unified.

Moinak Pal     December 14, 2025

Google Translate finally understands what you meant, not just what you typed

Google is upgrading Translate with Gemini-powered context-aware translations, live speech translation through headphones, and new language learning features, rolling out globally over time.

Moinak Pal     December 14, 2025

Google is working on an Android feature to reduce motion sickness while using your phone

Android 17 may introduce Motion Cues, a system-level feature that syncs screen visuals with vehicle movement to help prevent nausea during commutes.

Moinak Pal     December 13, 2025

Running Android apps on your Windows 11 PC is about to feel slightly better

Android app streaming on Windows 11 is getting a subtle upgrade. A new expanded mode in Phone Link makes apps feel less cramped on large monitors, bringing the experience closer to something you might actually want to use daily.

Manisha Priyadarshini     December 12, 2025

Android’s new Emergency Live Video feature helps responders see exactly what you’re facing

Android already offers a host of features to help you in an emergency. From a nifty gesture that lets you quickly call emergency services to more advanced tools like Car Crash Detection, Emergency Location Service, and Satellite SOS, your Android phone is well-equipped to step in when you’re in a tough spot. Now, Google is […]

Pranob Mehrotra     December 10, 2025

Google’s Pixel 10a edges toward release, but don’t expect any major upgrades

A Verizon certification has revealed key Pixel 10a specs, suggesting Google's next budget phone may closely resemble the Pixel 9a with minor refinements.

Shikhar Mehrotra     December 10, 2025

Google will fix your faulty Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL display for free

Google has launched an extended repair program for the Pixel 9 Pro series, offering free screen replacements for devices affected by vertical lines or flicker.

Shikhar Mehrotra     December 9, 2025

Android’s latest Canary release lays the groundwork to help you seamlessly switch to iPhone

Google has added a new data migration solution in the latest Android Canary release to make data transfers between iPhones and Android devices more seamless.

Pranob Mehrotra     December 9, 2025

Android’s upcoming NameDrop alternative just picked up a new animation

Android’s upcoming NameDrop alternative just gained a new animated interface. The contact exchange still is not functional, which suggests the feature remains early in development despite the polished visuals.

Manisha Priyadarshini     December 8, 2025