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It's time to do some spring cleaning with the Files by Google app to free up storage on your Android phone
By Brady Snyder last updated
Spring cleaning When was the last time you tidied up your phone's storage? The Files by Google app makes thing incredibly easy, offering several handy clean up tools.

Android 17's first QPR gets a second beta, fixing instability and glitchy gestures
By Nickolas Diaz published
Advancing Android 17 Pixel users are getting another dose of fixes for Google's Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 this week.

Major hype: Google's Android Show premieres May 12 to glimpse the future
By Nickolas Diaz last updated
Head to the Show Google started teasing what's coming up for its Android Show just before I/O 2026 takes center stage.

It's happening: Apple's iOS 26.5 prepares RCS encryption with Android
By Nickolas Diaz published
On the way Apple highlighted the upcoming arrival of encrypted RCS messages between iPhones and Androids in its new iOS 26.5 update.

Android 17 isn't out yet, but Google is already testing its first big update
By Sanuj Bhatia published
QPR testing starts Android 17 QPR1 Beta is now available for Pixel 6 and newer devices.

Android 17 hits a major milestone as Google releases its last 'scheduled' beta
By Sanuj Bhatia published
One step closer Android 17 Beta 4 is now available for Pixel 6 and newer devices.

Tap n' go: Android's rumored 'Tap to Share' UI might've just broken cover
By Nickolas Diaz published
Tap, tap, overlap Google's still working on Android's "Tap to Share," but new details surfaced, showing what's new and different.

We asked, you answered: Android users pick between gestures and 3-button navigation, and the top choice might surprise you
By Derrek Lee published
AC Polls In a recent poll, we asked Android users if they prefer gesture navigation or 3-button navigation. The results are in, and there's a very clear winner.

Google's $135M Android data settlement is getting closer, and you can now set your payout method
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Payout begins Eligible Android users in the U.S. can now file claims for the ongoing settlement.

I always add these 6 quick settings tiles to my Android phone when setting it up for the first time
By Namerah Saud Fatmi published
How To There are dozens of quick settings tiles, but here are my top six. I rely on them so much that they are the first tiles I pick when setting up a new phone.
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