<![CDATA[ Latest from Android Central in News ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/news Fri, 29 May 2026 10:16:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Android tablets have a problem: Chrome's not working, but Google's racing to fix it ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/tablets/android-tablets-have-a-problem-chromes-not-working-but-googles-racing-to-fix-it PaqLk9beHj4xYCBPd58RAa Fri, 29 May 2026 10:16:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung could slowly trickle more missing Galaxy AI features on the Galaxy S25 ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-could-slowly-trickle-more-missing-galaxy-ai-features-on-the-galaxy-s25 5EjhauxayfDSxxFH8ZKqdc Fri, 29 May 2026 09:47:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Camera events in Google Home can be your next automation in this late May patch ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/camera-events-in-google-home-can-be-your-next-automation-in-this-late-may-patch qx7AE5X75z97JkvktDrEw6 Thu, 28 May 2026 19:22:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta unveils app subscriptions: 'Plus' plans precede 'Meta One' tests for AI and creators ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/meta-unveils-app-subscriptions-plus-plans-precede-meta-one-tests-for-ai-and-creators y2MrToEQF9axnh6Tw5PuDo Thu, 28 May 2026 18:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Wallet’s new digital passport sounds convenient, but the internet isn’t sold ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/samsung-wallets-new-digital-passport-sounds-convenient-but-the-internet-isnt-sold td9Wqt9jDhrCagpCpKb5Lb Thu, 28 May 2026 13:43:48 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:43:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura Ring 5 is here — it's 40% smaller than the Oura Ring 4 and gets a new blood pressure feature ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/oura-ring/oura-ring-5-is-here t4XJ8xUpHqgLmdaSNPAJBm Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 18:28:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ This secure email service just gave me a real reason to ditch Gmail ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gmail/proton-email-reason-to-leave-gmail GqyFNLmUVivbDfP74hTh3b Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The US phone market struggled in Q1, but one Android maker made serious headway ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/the-us-phone-market-struggled-in-q1-but-one-android-maker-made-serious-headway Wn3LhzBj7bco7J9veCQQKR Thu, 28 May 2026 09:47:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'X by Xreal' wants everyone in on AR glasses, launches entry-level pair for gamers, movie-lovers ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/x-by-xreal-wants-everyone-in-on-ar-glasses-launches-entry-level-pair-for-gamers-movie-lovers fEjJyuTJTi7H8ffWbbwKhN Thu, 28 May 2026 09:11:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Motorola slid affiliate codes into your Amazon orders, now states this was 'unintended' ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorola-affiliate-codes-your-amazon-orders-states-this-was-unintended ttLWDmbFJw5XKKf9juVNDd Wed, 27 May 2026 18:04:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google is giving a big credibility upgrade to AI overviews in Search ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-is-giving-a-big-credibility-upgrade-to-ai-overviews-in-search hWSBihJCJxPTJWJwdFDVFi Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Warnings about removed or unsupported Play Store apps could head to Android ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-play-store/warnings-about-removed-or-unsupported-play-store-apps-could-head-to-android rTdaUYirwdgVCQxnBGzgMJ Wed, 27 May 2026 09:47:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thinking of buying a Samsung flagship? You may not want to wait too long ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/thinking-of-buying-a-samsung-flagship-you-may-not-want-to-wait-too-long LN4rAsCwvkUvhA8m7aiY23 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:20:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung speeds ahead, rolls out One UI 9 Beta 2 for the Galaxy S26 overseas ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-speeds-ahead-rolls-out-one-ui-9-beta-2-for-the-galaxy-s26-overseas t8s5uiZKRNVZfh28xN2Unk Wed, 27 May 2026 09:11:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Health is already ironing out some of its biggest problems ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/google-health-new-app-features-coming X4KxeYE3PQdaknu3gsyRdn Wed, 27 May 2026 09:07:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Mercedes-branded Chipolo tracker fixes one annoying AirTag problem ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/this-mercedes-branded-chipolo-tracker-fixes-one-annoying-airtag-problem mGkmYfZDiUHRiKf8fTxCWE Wed, 27 May 2026 08:05:00 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 22:44:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two years later, Google appeals antitrust ruling for search: cites 'hard work' for top spot ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/two-years-later-google-appeals-antitrust-ruling-for-search-cites-hard-work-for-top-spot UzJdzud2T8iaH9pdxmy8en Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Samsung phone is officially a TSA-approved digital passport ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/your-samsung-phone-is-officially-a-tsa-approved-digital-passport vJzz65Rde2H6CUSE3hRheR Tue, 26 May 2026 18:29:27 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 18:20:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Missing Fitbit Air update is causing headaches, Google says it'll pick up the pace ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fitbit/missing-fitbit-air-update-is-causing-headaches-google-says-itll-pick-up-the-pace Z3pAZabxhni24W97reSnuX Tue, 26 May 2026 09:47:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ After waiting for One UI 8.5, users say Samsung axed video features ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/after-waiting-for-one-ui-8-5-users-say-samsung-axed-video-features R5MsztmxKBmCHsqEJrwTn9 Tue, 26 May 2026 09:11:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors throw 'Ultra' into the mix, and it's got our heads spinning ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/galaxy-z-fold-8-rumors-throw-ultra-into-the-mix-and-its-got-our-heads-spinning ZpVX8KDKM6T2zFyH3R5Pig Mon, 25 May 2026 18:28:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Leaked 'Galaxy Z Rollable' patent certainly is different, but not unheard of for Samsung ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/leaked-galaxy-z-rollable-patent-certainly-is-different-but-not-unheard-of-for-samsung 8uZSmZZu8UXgtEYYV8q9Je Sat, 23 May 2026 11:22:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Original Pixel Fold suffers a display blackout that pins this patch as the culprit ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/original-pixel-fold-suffers-a-display-blackout-that-pins-this-patch-as-the-culprit pdwVuzUtND7JYzArueBXzg Sat, 23 May 2026 10:47:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These early Galaxy S27 'Pro' leaked specs give us an idea about this mini-Ultra ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/these-early-galaxy-s27-pro-leaked-specs-give-us-an-idea-about-this-mini-ultra bB3MwSYBwMkjiTBVgsrGBa Fri, 22 May 2026 18:13:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ I did NOT see this Meta Quest collab coming at the Ruff Talk VR Gaming Showcase ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/vr-games/ruff-talk-vr-gaming-showcase-2026 5Pk3WZh2FKNGoFafuwQVwf Fri, 22 May 2026 18:06:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed after AI remarks at the University of Arizona ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/ex-google-ceo-eric-schmidt-booed-graduates-ai jgpg36VhaMtJN7HxcTSdx8 Fri, 22 May 2026 14:54:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gemini for Home expands: Google opens access to carriers and hardware makers ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/gemini-for-home-expands-google-opens-access-to-carriers-and-hardware-makers EVzpUxQ43TZFoprp2KmqKA Thu, 21 May 2026 19:43:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ T-Mobile's network-native AI Live Translation beta is here, and this is just the start ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/t-mobile/t-mobile-network-native-ai-live-translation-beta-just-the-start HUFNsPwcr7L34sTj4YafzV Thu, 21 May 2026 18:51:42 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2026 14:07:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chatter says Nothing's CMF Phone 3 Pro is delayed, specs and launch leak ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/nothing-phones/chatter-says-nothings-cmf-phone-3-pro-is-delayed-specs-and-launch-leak er4k7skTMnUweuMaQXmCwW Thu, 21 May 2026 17:50:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ The original Chromecast might finally be reaching the end of the road ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/streaming-tv/chromecast/first-gen-chromecast-failing-for-users-2026 FZw9aW8sqdHieRA3jFE3CM Thu, 21 May 2026 17:10:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xreal Project Aura crams a whole VR headset into a pair of smart glasses, and it's exactly what Android XR was made for ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/xreal-project-aura-google-io-2026 ewfwKpy3gJkKz6EVHYzfpg Thu, 21 May 2026 14:54:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wait—was that a Pixel 11 teaser? Theories are buzzing after Google's I/O ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/wait-was-that-a-pixel-11-teaser-theories-are-buzzing-after-googles-i-o Vsg8efsE73Hx5jBFGz7AjL Thu, 21 May 2026 09:27:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 catches up to Apple with a long-overdue cross-device upgrade ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-catches-up-to-apple-with-a-long-overdue-cross-device-upgrade CCBr32KE5hoT4cqAqCdfRg Thu, 21 May 2026 08:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Google AI Pro plan just got a quiet downgrade, here is the new deal ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/google-ai-pro-plan-just-got-a-quiet-downgrade EJ7htMLgWnaospGoDER9zc Wed, 20 May 2026 20:38:15 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 18:06:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta chops 8,000 in May layoff spree, and it's only getting worse ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/meta-chops-8-000-in-may-layoff-spree-and-its-only-getting-worse jNbzLUJLS3oJnR6qBmoZDG Wed, 20 May 2026 19:22:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Galaxy Z Fold 8 might miss major features, and its display sounds so disappointing ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/galaxy-z-fold-8-might-miss-major-features-and-its-display-sounds-so-disappointing YeGt3PWuC6FcoKyKwYTJrC Wed, 20 May 2026 18:28:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 is here, and it’s all about the boring fixes you actually wanted ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/android-17-qpr1-beta-3-is-here-and-its-all-about-the-boring-fixes-you-actually-wanted KwPtp5s27ce52KE74nFgTN Wed, 20 May 2026 10:56:16 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:29:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wear OS 7 is bringing one of Android 17's best features to your smartwatch ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/wear-os/google-unveils-wear-os-7 NbZAbBGidJKGjmK6w7pvkY Wed, 20 May 2026 07:40:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Did Google use a MacBook during its live demo at Google I/O? ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/did-google-use-a-macbook-during-its-live-demo-at-google-i-o neWscLDf7VEagzm2sGjxJT Tue, 19 May 2026 17:56:26 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2026 20:20:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google’s new $100 AI plan wants to turn Gemini into a full productivity machine ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/googles-new-usd100-ai-plan-wants-to-turn-gemini-into-a-full-productivity-machine NE9yqF53seGRTSCzYBTAD8 Tue, 19 May 2026 17:47:44 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:44:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tired of video editing? Google’s Gemini Omni changes scenes when you ask ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/tired-of-video-editing-googles-gemini-omni-changes-scenes-when-you-ask zbJxVAz82Rqu4tMhrCGEy4 Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:47:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget CamelCamelCamel: Google's new Universal Cart will track prices and find deals for you ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/googles-new-universal-cart-will-track-prices-and-find-deals-for-you zhnUQNZvkA6eUZ6XiLdvAG Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Play is getting a huge AI upgrade with Ask Play and Play Shorts ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-play-store/google-play-is-getting-a-huge-ai-upgrade-with-ask-play-and-play-shorts 5A4io4YFcSAnzUZTVRfNsP Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Google AI tool can now build Android apps from text prompts ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-play-store/google-ai-studio-can-now-create-native-android-apps-from-text-prompts Me7VpBH8NrupKvPpMUSobK Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Workspace just went 'Live' with Docs and Gmail, using your voice for less stress ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-workspace-just-went-live-with-docs-and-gmail-taking-the-stress-out-of-your-days 6SgEXCMG2XgXjooiayHG73 Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dreaming of Project Genie? Google I/O unveils 'Street View,' putting imaginary worlds into ours ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/dreaming-of-project-genie-google-i-o-unveils-street-view-putting-imaginary-worlds-into-ours 6w3b9pKT9MpvYhbXgcvrzK Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google I/O gets into a Flow: preps Flow Music app and generative editing for on-the-go ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/google-i-o-gets-into-a-flow-preps-flow-music-app-and-generative-editing-for-on-the-go HsAi7Ej2nDagTe38XM5c6m Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's new YouTube AI tools could make AI slop impossible to escape ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/youtube/google-i-o-youtube-updates RrowwrWMkReYUG9S5wLm5b Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's new Gemini features will take all the annoying busywork off your plate ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/googles-new-gemini-features-will-take-all-the-annoying-busywork-off-your-plate 6Rgti2iTa4r7Vzf5Ak5xJB Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Planning a wedding? Google's new Gemini Spark AI agents might actually help ]]> https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/ai/gemini-spark-unveiled 6sgFj6pVMfK8ZYz4BXjMLL Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000