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Android 15 will make it harder for phone thieves to steal your data
After shirking tradition and devoting its entire Google I/O keynote to showcase how it’s stuffing AI into everything you can imagine, the company has reserved day two to catch up on the one-time star of the show, Android.
Will Shanklin05.15.2024
Google's Project Gameface hands-free 'mouse' launches on Android
Google has open-sourced more code for Project Gameface, allowing developers to build Android applications that can use the hands-free "mouse" technology.
Mariella Moon05.15.2024
Google's Gemini Nano brings better image-description smarts to its TalkBack vision tool
Google's Gemini Nano is getting multimodal support, which should help accessibility feature TalkBack provide better descriptions.
Sarah Fielding05.14.2024
Google builds Gemini right into Android, adding contextual awareness within apps
Google just announced some changes to Gemini on Android at I/O 2024. The chatbot can now contextually analyze specific apps and provide relevant suggested actions.
Lawrence Bonk05.14.2024
Android's Circle to Search can now help students solve math and physics homework
Google has unveiled a new Circle to Search capability at I/O 2024.
Mariella Moon05.14.2024
Apple and Google roll out a cross-platform feature to tackle unwanted Bluetooth trackers
Apple and Google are rolling out a feature that will alert iOS and Android users when an unknown Bluetooth tag appears to be tracking them.
Kris Holt05.13.2024
9010090100Google Pixel 8a review: The best midrange Android phone gets flagship AI features
The Pixel 8a delivers handy AI features alongside a beautiful 120Hz OLED screen, excellent cameras and way above-average battery life for just $499.
Sam Rutherford05.13.2024
Google Pixel 8a hands-on: Flagship AI and a 120Hz OLED screen for $499
Packing a Tensor G3 chip, the new Pixel 8a supports all of Google's flagship AI features along with solid specs for just $499.
Sam Rutherford05.07.2024
Epic wants to blow the Google Play Store wide open
After winning an antitrust case against Google, Epic Games has revealed what it wants as a result. In short, it's looking to blow the Play Store wide open.
Kris Holt04.12.2024
The best Android tablets for 2024
Whereas you only have a few iPad options, there are dozens of Android tablets to choose from. We tested a number of them and these are our favorites.
Sam Rutherford03.26.2024
Google I/O 2024 takes place on May 14
It'll soon be time to learn about what's next for the likes of Android, Pixel and Google's AI products. The company's I/O conference will take place on May 14.
Kris Holt03.14.2024
Google Wallet can now automatically add your movie tickets and boarding passes
Per Google's release notes for Wallet this week, the app can now pull some movie tickets and boarding passes from users Gmail inboxes automatically. Once a confirmation email has shown up, the pass should be added to the user's Wallet.
Cheyenne MacDonald03.09.2024
Apple will make it easier for EU users to switch to Android and delete Safari
The European Union's Digital Market Act has gone into effect and Apple has announced required changes. These include the ability to choose other default browsers, rather than Safari.
Sarah Fielding03.08.2024
Microsoft is ending support for Android apps on Windows
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Android apps for Windows. The company is ending support for Windows Subsystem for Android, the underlying component behind the Amazon Appstore in Windows 11.
Will Shanklin03.05.2024
1Password adds passkey support for Android
1Password has launched passkey on Android apps. It came to iOS and browsers last fall.
Sarah Fielding03.05.2024
8110081100Nothing Phone 2a review: A budget phone that's packed with personality
Packing a bright 120Hz OLED screen, great battery life and unique design, the Nothing Phone 2a proves that a good budget phone doesn’t need to be boring.
Sam Rutherford03.05.2024
This is what the Nothing Phone 2(a) looks like
For a phone seemingly pitched as its cheapest device yet, Nothing's Phone 2(a) looks good. Cool, even. It has a scaled-down version of Nothing's light-up Glyphs on the rear. The phone will also mark the return of a centralized camera unit.
Mat Smith02.28.2024
Google brings Gemini to Messages and adds AI text summaries for Android Auto
Google announced a slew of Android updates at MWC 2024, including the addition of Gemini to the Messages app and AI summaries for texts received while using Android Auto. There are also new accessibility features and casting controls for Spotify.
Cheyenne MacDonald02.26.2024
Google finally brings Wallet passes to Wear OS watches along with transit directions
As part of its MWC announcements, Google said it's bringing Google Wallet passes to Wear OS. It means you'll finally have easy access to boarding passes, event tickets and more on your Android watch.
Cheyenne MacDonald02.26.2024
8710087100OnePlus 12 review: A no-nonsense flagship for a great price
The OnePlus 12 offers the same speedy performance and better battery life than the Galaxy S24+ along with solid cameras and a great screen for $200 less.
Sam Rutherford02.07.2024