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I hope Google's reported Android face unlock upgrade doesn't replace fingerprint sensors
Biometric security Android's face unlock feature lacks advanced security and reliability in difficult lighting situation, but Google might be changing that.
Android is getting a new note-taking app in April 2026, and I couldn't be more excited
Notability An award-winning iOS note-taking app is coming to Android this year, and it's going to replace all other notes apps for me. Here's what you need to know.
Android 17 Beta 1 brings two small but useful Pixel Launcher UI changes
Two changes that matter Android 17 Beta 1 adds shortcut customization and the option to hide At a Glance in Pixel Launcher.
Android's Driving Mode is finally smarter about when it turns on
Finally fixed Driving mode will now turn on more reliably when your phone connects to your car's Bluetooth system.
Google confirms the first Android 17 beta is coming soon
Next chapter begins soon With Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 marking the end of that cycle, Google is preparing to launch the Android 17 beta program.
Motorola Signature vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: When flagships collide
Flagship face-off Motorola's swankiest top-of-the-line smartphone yet offers a truckload of goodies, but can it dethrone Samsung's stylus-toting standard bearer?
Android desktop will put Gemini front and center — just as you'd expect
Front and center New strings suggest Gemini will be a core part of Android's push toward a full desktop-style experience.
Ah, bummer: Google is putting an end to the free YouTube background playback loophole
Fun's over Google says background playback will remain a YouTube Premium feature.
I couldn't be happier, as Windows 11's cross-device resume update offers more for Android
Cross-Device Windows 11 is prepping a new update that focuses on expanding its cross-device resume feature for Android phones.
Our first look at Google's Android desktop makes its Chrome OS replacement feel real
This is happening Screen recordings reveal Android's desktop-style interface running Chrome and the Play Store.
How to transfer data from your old Android phone to your new one
Switch over smoothly! Moving over all your data (e.g., texts, call logs, contacts, music, and photos) from your older Android phone to a new one is a walk in the mark.
The Galaxy S26 launch date looks increasingly certain after the latest leak
Mark your calendars Samsung's next flagship launch appears all but confirmed, with multiple sources now backing a late-February reveal.
Google is gearing up to revive Snapseed on Android, and I couldn't be more excited
Coming soon Snapseed, a fun and beloved photo editor, is back receiving regular updates and even works as a virtual film camera — but only on iOS. That's changing soon.
Can you survive 'Foldy Bird'? A clever challenge for foldable phone users
Folding fun An indie developer made a game called "Foldy Bird," and it's a Flappy Bird clone where you keep your bird flying by folding your phone.
Which Android phone has the best camera? What I found after testing dozens of devices
sharp shooters Android phones have amazing cameras, but some phones do the job better than others. Whether you have pets or children or want to zoom way in, we've got the best picks for you.
OnePlus reportedly developing a phone with battery bigger than two Galaxy S25s combined
Battery beast incoming The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip may power this upcoming battery-focused OnePlus phone.
More Android phones could feel the Magic Cue as this leak spots early signs
Feel the Magic An Android leak claimed that Google is working on a version of Magic Cue for more devices.
Google Photos is making it easier to find pictures of the people you care about
People, right up front A new Google Photos update adds easy shortcuts for face groups across Search and Ask Photos, allowing you to quickly find photos of important people.
