GrapheneOS is holding firm against global ID rules, keeping its no-account policy even if that limits access in some regions, trading convenience and availability for stronger privacy protections.
| Paulo Vargas | March 23 |
Android 17 could eliminate the hassle of remembering SIM PINs by automatically entering them after you unlock your device, while still protecting your SIM on other phones.
| Manisha Priyadarshini | March 20 |
Android Canary 2603 introduces promising features like app lock and bubbles, but nothing is guaranteed to ship. Here’s what the latest experimental build reveals about Android’s direction and what to watch next.
| Paulo Vargas | March 20 |
Android 16 users may need to double-check their privacy
| Moinak Pal | March 19 |
Google's Chrome 146 brings a persistent bookmarks bar to Android tablets and foldables, putting your favourite sites one tap away — just like on desktop.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | March 17 |
Amazon’s Spring Sale is bringing steep discounts on several popular Hisense TVs, offering buyers the chance to upgrade their home entertainment setup at some of the lowest prices of the year. The promotion includes a mix of Mini-LED smart TVs and lifestyle display models with savings ranging from around 12% to 40%, depending on the […]
| Moinak Pal | March 17 |
Anbernic built its name on retro clones, but a new leak shows the company trying something original. A video reveals a square Android handheld with a screen that swivels to expose hidden controls, borrowing the Flipout's mechanical trick for emulation.
| Paulo Vargas | March 17 |
Samsung's Galaxy A57 has leaked again — this time in unboxing videos — flaunting a slimmer body, a bigger vapor chamber, and pricing that's inching toward flagship territory.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | March 16 |
OnePlus Nord 6 is coming to India in early April with a 9,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, and 165Hz display — and it could make Apple and Samsung's mid-rangers look overpriced.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | March 16 |
Microsoft is bringing its Gaming Copilot AI to Xbox Series X/S consoles in 2026 — here's what it does, how it works, and why Google got there first.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | March 14 |
Google and Samsung teamed up with LunarG to build Sokatoa, a GPU profiler that helps Android developers spot rendering issues faster with multi-frame analysis.
| Paulo Vargas | March 13 |
Google's biggest Maps update in years brings AI-powered search, immersive 3D navigation, and real-time guidance that finally matches what you see out the windshield.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | March 12 |
Google is rolling out Play Games Sidekick, a new AI overlay powered by Gemini Live that can guide you through Android games with real time tips and strategies.
| Manisha Priyadarshini | March 12 |
Google Play now lets you buy a game once and play it on both mobile and PC, try paid games for free before committing, and find PC-optimized titles all in one place.
| Rachit Agarwal | March 12 |
Google is testing "buy once play anywhere" pricing for games that work on mobile and PC, starting with titles like Brotato: Premium.
| Paulo Vargas | March 12 |
Google is bringing a new optimization method called AutoFDO to Android’s kernel, using real usage data from popular apps to make the operating system run faster and more efficiently.
| Manisha Priyadarshini | March 11 |
A new leak reveals the Pixel 11 Pro Fold may arrive with a slimmer design while keeping the familiar Pixel foldable look.
| Varun Mirchandani | March 9 |
Evan Blass just dropped retail listing screenshots of the Galaxy A57 and A37 on X — and between the specs, renders, and pricing, Samsung's mid-range launch is basically an open secret at this point.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | March 9 |
A paid, unofficial port of the xemu original Xbox emulator is on Android, sparking controversy and a promise from the real developers for a free release.
| Paulo Vargas | March 9 |
A third-party case listing for the Pixel 11 Pro XL hints at a familiar camera cutout — suggesting Google may not be changing much about its next flagship's design.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | March 7 |
For Android app developers relying on AI to code, picking the right model can be tricky. Not all models are built the same, and many are not specifically trained for Android development workflows. To address this, Google has introduced a new benchmark to help developers understand how well different AI models perform on real-world Android […]
| Pranob Mehrotra | March 6 |
Google Play Store will soon flag apps that drain your Android battery, helping users spot power-hungry apps before installing them and pushing developers to improve their inefficient apps.
| Rachit Agarwal | March 5 |
Google is overhauling Play Store billing with lower fees and external payment options for developers. The changes could mean cheaper in-app purchases and subscriptions for Android users starting this summer.
| Paulo Vargas | March 5 |
Soon after Google gave us our first glimpse of the Pixel 10a, it attracted plenty of heat. Looks identical to its predecessor. A no-upgrade chip situation. A similar status for the camera. And display. And battery. That’s a lot to take in. It’s almost as if Google pulled an Apple. And somehow, did worse. But […]
| Nadeem Sarwar | March 4 |
Android users can now personalize their call screen with a new Calling Card feature in the Google Phone app. Here is a guide to setting it up and customizing how your contacts appear.
| Manisha Priyadarshini | March 4 |
Your Pixel's Now Playing tool is now a standalone app with a history tab that logs every song your phone has identified and lets you play tracks in Spotify or Apple Music.
| Paulo Vargas | March 4 |
Find Hub on Android now lets you share your lost luggage location directly with airlines using a secure link, a year after iPhones got the feature.
| Paulo Vargas | March 4 |
OPPO confirms the Find X9 Ultra’s global debut, bringing advanced dual periscope cameras, massive battery upgrades, and a Hasselblad-tuned imaging system to international flagship buyers.
| Moinak Pal | March 4 |
Google’s March 2026 Pixel Drop enhances Circle to Search and introduces smarter restaurant recommendations through Magic Cue and Gemini, alongside broader Android ecosystem updates like Find Hub improvements.
| Varun Mirchandani | March 3 |
The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro launches as a premium Android tablet offering a laptop-like keyboard, a pro stylus, and flagship performance designed to challenge the iPad Pro directly.
| Moinak Pal | February 28 |
Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17 — same screen size, $100 price gap, completely different philosophies. Here's everything that actually matters before you spend your money.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | February 27 |
Google Translate now uses Gemini AI to decode idioms like "raining cats and dogs," offering alternative phrases and explanations on Android and iOS in the US and India.
| Paulo Vargas | February 27 |
Motorola has opened registrations for its Android 17 beta program, giving users with select devices early access to the upcoming OS upgrade.
| Pranob Mehrotra | February 26 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 skips built-in magnets again, but wireless charging speeds jump to 25W on the Ultra — here's what that actually means for how you charge.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | February 26 |
The S26 Ultra, OnePlus 15, and Pixel 10 Pro XL are all excellent flagships in 2026 — but for wildly different reasons. Here's the full breakdown before you spend over a grand.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | February 26 |
Google just showed how Android 17 could let Gemini handle tasks across your apps. New tools arriving on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 let AI find photos, order food, and book rides while you watch.
| Paulo Vargas | February 26 |
Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 brought three new S26 phones, Galaxy Buds 4, and smarter AI features — here's everything announced in San Francisco.
| Shikhar Mehrotra | February 25 |
Android is rolling out new Gemini AI features, enhanced visual search, and stronger scam protection for Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 devices, aiming to boost productivity and user safety.
| Moinak Pal | February 25 |