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I can't believe I'm saying this: Android needs these five iOS 27 features
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Yes, steal these Here are the iOS 27 features that would make Android better if Google copied them.

Apple's rumored iPhone 18 anti-theft feature is already on Android, and you should enable it ASAP
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Swipe before it gets swiped Apple is rumored to be copying Google's powerful anti-theft protection for the iPhone 18 and iOS 27, and Android users can already take advantage of those great features.

Google's got a quick Android 17 Beta 4.1 rolling out to address issues before launch
By Nickolas Diaz published
Toiling away Google's Android 17 received a Beta 4.1 patch for enrolled testers ahead of its expected debut in mid-2026.

Android's big June Drop keeps kids safe this summer, adds 'Fake Call' protections for phones
By Nickolas Diaz published
Hot Summer A big June Android Drop is on the way to phones this week, and Google detailed safety features for kids, call protections for phones, and more.

Google's June Android Drop turns your phone into a smarter shopping and reading companion
By Jay Bonggolto published
Android drop Google’s latest Android Drop packs smarter outfit search, an AI-powered digital wardrobe, enhanced reading tools, and new emoji mashups.

3 ways you can use Circle to Search to identify songs on any Android phone
By Brady Snyder published
Circle to... identify? Tired of using a third-party app or Gemini to recognize songs? You can do it in three ways using Circle to Search instead.

Android 17 catches up to Apple with a long-overdue cross-device upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto published
Ecosystem handoff Android 17’s new Continue On feature finally lets Android users seamlessly switch apps between phones and tablets, though Google is clearly playing catch-up to Apple.

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 is here, and it’s all about the boring fixes you actually wanted
By Jay Bonggolto published
Visuals take center stage Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 smooths out Pixel usability with polished UI tweaks, smarter defaults, and more blur effects.
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