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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.

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Head to the Show
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.

On the way
The Android 17 logo on a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
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.

QPR testing starts
The Android 17 logo on a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
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.

One step closer
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.

Tap, tap, overlap
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.

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AC Polls
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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.

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Payout begins
Quick settings tiles on Android 16
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.

How To
Android 17 Beta 3 finally brings the desktop multitasking we’ve been waiting for

By Jay Bonggolto Published

Multitasking is finally real Android 17 Beta 3 finally delivers floating windows for any app, splits your Wi-Fi and mobile toggles, and hits platform stability.

Multitasking is finally real
The Android 17 logo on a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
The next Android update may finally undo some of Google's worst decisions

By Sanuj Bhatia Published

New Canary build Android Canary 2603 introduces new features aimed at fixing common user frustrations.

New Canary build
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