Your phone can now tell you when a text looks like a scam
Google now uses AI in Circle to Search and Lens to detect scam messages, explain risks, and guide users with real-time warnings across Android devices.
Android phones can warn you if you open financial apps during a scam call
Android’s in-call protection now activates during suspicious calls involving financial apps. If you open a banking or payment app while on the line with an unfamiliar number, your phone will warn you, pause actions for 30 seconds, and offer quick safety options.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is cool, but I’m more psyched about the future it teases
The Galaxy Z TriFold is a lovely engineering showcase, but the software and hardware innovations it brings to the table offer a peek into the future of foldable phones, computing devices, and Android, in general.
Your Android chats are about to get clearer, safer, and easier to manage
Android phones are getting major upgrades: emotion-aware captions, scam-checking AI, urgent call labels, safer group chats, and improved browsing tools, enhancing daily communication and security.
The upcoming budget smartwatch from OnePlus doesn’t care which phone you use
OnePlus Watch Lite adds rare iOS and Android support to the budget smartwatch space, offering cross-platform freedom and solid fitness features at a low price.
Your Wi-Fi might briefly disappear if you use Quick Share on Pixel 10
Pixel 10 owners report that the latest Quick Share update is unexpectedly cutting their Wi-Fi connection the moment the sharing menu opens.
Your Android hotspot is about to get much faster
Google is adding 6GHz and 2.4+6GHz hotspot modes to Android, giving users faster tethering while keeping older devices connected.
Nothing’s 3a series budget phones are finally getting a taste of Android 16
Nothing OS 4.0 brings Android 16 to the Phone (3a) lineup with a refreshed design, smoother performance, new AI tools, camera upgrades, and deeper customization options.
Waiting for the OnePlus 15? You might finally get your hands on it soon
The OnePlus 15 has cleared FCC approval, paving the way for its long-delayed U.S. launch. Here’s why you might finally be able to buy it soon.
Google Maps goes on a diet as Pixel 10 gets bare-bones navigation mode
Google Maps’ new Pixel 10 Power Saving Mode removes most on-screen elements during navigation, delivering a minimalist view that can extend battery life by up to four hours.
Google may soon let Gemini explain anything on your screen… without circling it
Google is developing a new Gemini feature that can analyze and summarize whatever is on your phone’s screen, potentially replacing Circle to Search.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta update appears right around the corner for Galaxy S25 users
Samsung is expected to begin rolling out the One UI 8.5 public beta in early December, starting with Galaxy S25 users in select regions.
Your future Chromebook might run a new Android-based Aluminium OS
Google’s next-generation desktop platform, Aluminium OS, has surfaced through a new job listing, revealing an Android-based, AI-driven operating system that may eventually replace ChromeOS.
Google is supercharging Circle to Search with AI Mode, giving you better follow-up answers
Google is upgrading Circle to Search with AI Mode, delivering richer, more context-aware follow-up answers and making visual search far more useful on Android devices.
The new Snapdragon chip could deliver top-tier gaming performance on the upcoming OnePlus 15R
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 brings faster CPU performance, smoother gaming, and smarter on-device AI to the upcoming OnePlus 15R, making it a standout midrange option.
Google clarifies Gmail’s Smart Features don’t use your data to train the Gemini AI model
Google has denied claims that Gmail uses your emails to train Gemini AI. The company clarifies how Smart Features work and reassures users that their data remains private.
Chrome is testing a new feature that prevents websites from knowing exactly where you are
Chrome for Android is testing a new toggle that lets websites access only your approximate location. Here's why it matters for your privacy and everyday browsing.
Check this new social app which lets you spoil your favourite TV shows and books
Phictly brings niche, spoiler-safe discussion clubs for books and TV to mobile, capping membership and tailoring pacing for deeper fan communities.
OnePlus 15R is now official… But you can’t pre-order it until December 2025
The OnePlus 15R is now official with an expected 8,000 mAh battery, but global pre-orders won’t open until December 17, 2025. Here’s what’s coming.
Chrome and Safari aren’t the best mobile browsers. I tried one that truly works for you
I tried Perplexity's Comet browser on Android, and it has dramatically changed how I explore information and get web-based work done on my phone.
Your Snapdragon phone is about to play nicely with iPhones
Qualcomm says all phones with its Snapdragon chip will soon support Android’s Quick Share feature that links directly to Apple’s AirDrop system, making cross-platform file sharing easier than ever.
Chrome on Android now lets you pin tabs and it’s oddly satisfying
Google Chrome on Android has added the ability to pin tabs, letting you keep key pages locked in place while you browse the rest. It’s a small upgrade with big convenience.
Android wants to copy Apple’s best copy-paste trick
Code found in Android 17 hints at a built-in “Universal Clipboard” feature that syncs clipboard content across your Android phone and PC. It's a long-requested tool that mirrors features iPhone users have had for years.
Perplexity debuts mobile version of Comet Browser with voice and ad blocker
Perplexity’s Comet browser lands on Android with AI-powered search, voice queries, tab summaries and ad blocking, signalling a new chapter in mobile browsing.
Google Phone App tests ‘Call Reason’ feature to label urgent calls
Google Phone app will allow users to specify call reasons and override Do Not Disturb for urgent tags.
Android phones can finally share files with iPhones over AirDrop
Starting the Pixel 10 series smartphones, Android devices will finally be able to wirelessly share files with iPhones using the Quick Share-AirDrop bridge.
Gemini arrives on Android Auto with smarter navigation, quicker replies, and perfect music picks
Android Auto is getting smarter with Gemini, letting you talk naturally to find stops, answer messages and create playlists without touching your phone. The update replaces Google Assistant and transforms everyday drives into smoother, more helpful journeys.
YouTube is making it easier to share videos with friends and waste their time, too
YouTube is trialing native private chats, allowing users to share videos and discuss them without switching apps. The test could expand globally if successful.
Your AirPods can act like AirPods again on Android, but there’s a catch
LibrePods is a free Android app that tricks your AirPods into thinking they are talking to an iPhone, unlocking noise control, gestures, and battery stats, as long as you are willing to root.
How to use Android Recovery Mode to fix your phone or tablet
Recovery mode is often indispensable for solving phone problems. This guide explains what it is and precisely how to access it on most major Android phones.
Google Play just solved a huge hassle for streaming films and TV shows
Play Store now offers a built-in card that reveals which streaming apps host your searched title, simplifying discovery and app installs.
Galaxy Z TriFold moves closer to your pocket with fresh US firmware tests
Samsung has reportedly started testing firmware for the unlocked Galaxy Z TriFold in the US, hinting that its first tri-fold phone might be edging toward shelves, even if the launch date and markets are not confirmed.
YouTube Music is testing playlist search so you can stop endless scrolling
YouTube Music is finally testing playlist search, with a new Find in playlist button appearing for a tiny group of iOS users. It fixes one of the app’s most obvious pain points, but almost no one has it yet.
Android’s next trick could let you tap phones together to share info, just like iPhones
Google is reportedly developing a new feature, internally known as “Gesture Exchange” or “Contact Exchange,” that allows Android users to share contact details by tapping their phones together, much like NameDrop on iOS.
Android 17 is getting serious about physical controllers
Google is reportedly preparing the next major Android release, Android 17, to bring mobile gaming closer to console-style experience. Leaks and reports hint at improved native controller support, built-in button remapping, and low-latency gameplay features.
Android phones could soon get a face unlock solution that rivals Apple FaceID
Metalenz and UMC’s Polar ID mass-production deal marks the dawn of next-gen, ultra-thin, polarization-based face biometrics aimed at billions of devices, promising faster, slimmer security.
4 things to do when you first get the OnePlus 15
OnePlus 15 is a performance powerhouse, but the more rewarding part is the OxygenOS 16 software experience that is loaded with a bunch of nifty features you will love.
Lenovo highlights Android PC perks, but I’m more concerned about the limitations
Lenovo shares insights on Google’s upcoming Android PCs, highlighting their strengths for lightweight tasks while warning about the possible limitations.