Google Messages might let you disable its crazy animations soon
Annoying fireworks Google Messages might let you ditch its flashy animations and message effects soon.
Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Looking ahead The OnePlus Open is here, and it is amazing. Here's what you need to know about the second-gen model.
By Judy Sanhz published
mid-range battle Compare the Samsung Galaxy A35 and the Nothing Phone 2a side-by-side to help you decide. Get the easy-to-understand details about each phone to see which one is best for you.
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Xiaomi Again All eyes are on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 as it is all set to feature powerful Oryon CPUs for the first time, and Xiaomi will likely be the first to debut it again.
By Nickolas Diaz published
Another budget phone? A leak could point toward the first smartphone from Nothing's low-budget sub-brand.
By Derrek Lee published
Tick... tock... The U.S. government has signed a new bill into law that could lead to a nationwide ban of TikTok. The company has less than a year to divest the app and find a potential buyer.
By Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Privacy first Google has a Locked Folder feature for Google Photos, which secures your files behind your passcode or fingerprint and prevents it from syncing to the cloud. Here’s how to enable that feature.
By Nickolas Diaz published
Sift through the noise Code in Android 15 showed Google's plans to incorporate better app notification management for users.
By Jay Bonggolto published
a tad slower Using Google Wallet on Wear OS might make tap-to-pay a bit less handy with a new PIN requirement.
By Brady Snyder published
Huge update In a massive update, Meta added video call and multimodal AI support to its Ray-Ban smart glasses, and is offering a new frame option too.
By Brady Snyder published
Mystery smartwatch? A new Google product was added to the Federal Communications Commission's database, but it's unlikely to be the Google Pixel Watch 3.
By Nickolas Diaz published
Ring variety A Galaxy Ring leak seems to have spilled the existence of several sizes on the way for launch.
By Derrek Lee published
Listen on the go YouTube Music has a Wear OS app, and here's how you can start using it on your smartwatch.
By Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Ever wondered what to do with your old phone case? Here are a few eco-friendly ideas.
By Ara Wagoner last updated
Longer is better The longer the USB-C cable, the more you can do with it, and these cables are long enough to meet anyone's needs.
By Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Gotta charge 'em all Have power for your phone and other gadgets wherever you go.
By Nicholas Sutrich published
This time, it's personal Rokid AR Lite is designed to offer a next-generation spatial smart glasses experience, solving two of the biggest problems with current smart glasses.
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Everything's new! These upcoming Oculus Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 games will get your blood pumping.
By Michael L Hicks, Nicholas Sutrich published
Industry changing Meta is becoming the Android of virtual reality, with Meta Horizon OS bringing more varieties of open-source VR gaming headsets.
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Virtual Reality Ready to upgrade your Oculus Quest 2? Our guide to bumping every game up to 120Hz will make your VR experience smoother and better than ever before.
By Nicholas Sutrich published
See it, believe it Seeing is believing, and that's why VR is such a powerful tool for education. Titles like The Pirate Queen are just the beginning of the revolution.