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By Sanuj Bhatia Published
Payout begins Eligible Android users in the U.S. can now file claims for the ongoing settlement.

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.

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.

By Sanuj Bhatia Published
New Canary build Android Canary 2603 introduces new features aimed at fixing common user frustrations.

By Nickolas Diaz Published
Your choice Google will keep side-loading for Android, but not without an "advanced flow" that will bring "balance" to user safety and the OS' openness.

By Jay Bonggolto Published
March Pixel Drop Google’s March Pixel Drop adds in-chat live location sharing, Play Store app previews, custom Calling Cards, kids’ games on Android Auto, and a smarter way to track lost luggage.

By Sanuj Bhatia Published
Bubbles everywhere The update adds floating app bubbles, cross-device Handoff support, a privacy-focused contacts picker, and fixes for reboot and freezing issues.

By Harish Jonnalagadda Last updated
Early access The latest version of Android is here in beta, and here's how you can get started before everyone else — installing Android 17 is about as easy as it gets.

By Brady Snyder Published
Biometric security Android's face unlock feature lacks advanced security and reliability in difficult lighting situation, but Google might be changing that.
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