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Android 15 could give you a super-charged dark mode that forces incompatible apps to support it

By James Ide published

Android 15 could get a better way to force apps into dark mode without the current compatibility issues.

Android Automotive gets major update with native Max and Peacock streaming

By Leon Poultney published

Google has announced that it will roll out updates to both its Android Automotive infotainment OS and its Android Auto smartphone app.

‘I’ve seen it, it’s incredible’: Qualcomm CEO hypes new desktop Android OS that sounds like a genuine game-changer

By Hamish Hector published

Google’s senior vice president of platforms & devices Rick Osterloh took to the stage to talk more about Android being integrated into ChromeOS.

Android 16 could introduce a big Do Not Disturb upgrade and let you put apps in bubbles

By James Rogerson published

Android 16 could let you set up custom Priority Modes and put any app in a bubble.

Android 15 lets you turn your phone into a handy smart-home dashboard – here’s how

By Jamie Richards published

Google has added the Home Controls screensaver to the latest version of Android, giving you access to smart home tools without even unlocking your phone

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).

3 Android 15 features that could make your mobile life much easier

By James Ide published

Android 15 could make it easier and faster to access apps, control your smart home, and choose your preferred wallet app.

Android 16 Beta 3 has arrived – here are the 4 features I think will be the most useful

By Jamie Richards published

New accessibility features, battery health, and more

Samsung's 86-inch Android display has an incredible feature — a 500V capacitor to protect it from voltage spikes

By Wayne Williams published

Samsung's Android 13 powered WAD displays have advanced protection from electrical surges.

Google is 'reimagining' Android to be all-in on AI – and it looks truly impressive

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

At Google I/O 2024, the search giant touted the future of Android as having Gemini AI at its core.

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.

Gemini Live is now free for everyone on Android and iOS, and you can finally share your screen and camera on iPhone - here's how to try it

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Gemini Live is now free on iOS and Android, and you can share your screen and camera with AI to get things done.

Google finally gave us a closer look at Android XR – here are 4 new things we've learned

By Hamish Hector published

We now know what Android XR is capable of, from the AI features that'll power it to the hardware that'll offer it.

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.

It’s actually happened – Android now works with Apple AirDrop for simple file-sharing, starting with the Pixel 10

By Mark Wilson published

Google has announced that Android's Quick Share now works with Apple's AirDrop for quick file-sharing, starting with the Pixel 10 – here's how it works.

Android and Chrome just got 4 super-useful accessibility upgrades – including a powerful Gemini trick for quizzing photos

By David Nield published

For those who struggle to use Chrome and Android in conventional ways, more assistance is on the way.

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.

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.

Android 16 is launching today – but it will be missing a major feature

By James Rogerson published

Android 16 is launching on Pixel phones today, but you won't be getting the Material 3 Expressive redesign yet.

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.

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.

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 15 looks set to help you tidy up your notifications for good

By David Nield published

It looks as though Google is working to banish older notifications and sync notifications between devices.

Google could soon make sharing files from Android to iPhone much easier

By David Nield published

Comments left on Quick Share code suggest there might be iOS and macOS apps in the pipeline.

Android phones can now edit text messages, just like the iPhone

By Philip Berne published

Google add RCS message editing and a host of Google Home and other new features to Android phones, available now.

Android fans might soon get one of the iPhone’s best safety features

By Alex Blake published

Code spotted in an Android 15 beta suggests the Google Pixel 9 might get a feature to rival Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite.

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

By Jamie Richards published

Let's talk about DeX

Huawei succeeds where Microsoft failed miserably — HarmonyOS now on almost one billion devices, and China's largest mobile phone manufacturer has completely eliminated Android

By Wayne Williams published

Huawei’s mobile OS is on nearly a billion devices in China, and its new HarmonyOS Next removes all traces of Android.

Google could be preparing a major Bluetooth upgrade for Android 15

By David Nield published

Code hidden in the latest Android beta suggests that Bluetooth Auracast could make its debut in Android 15.

Google Play Store makes it easier to find Android apps, but I'm gutted this comics feature is Japan-only

By Cesar Cadenas published

Google adds a Collections widget for app recommendations, new data controls, and more to its digital storefront.