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WhatsApp Refines Bottom Navigation Tab Design
WhatsApp updates Android tab selection style to circular indicator.
WABetaInfo · 1m
WhatsApp Plus Adds Focus Schedules for Chat Lists
WhatsApp Plus subscribers can now set notification rules for chat lists to manage when they receive messages.
WABetaInfo · 1m
Flipflop File Sharing Tool
Flipflop enables secure file transfers between devices via Bluetooth, LAN, or internet.
GitHub · 1m
Android gets AI scam detection in Messages
Google is rolling out Gemini-powered tools to warn Android users about deceptive messages and other scams.
Engadget · 1m
Googlebooks arrive: are Chromebooks still worth it?
Google's new Android-based Googlebooks outperform Chromebooks in almost every way, but price and simplicity still make older laptops worth considering.
Engadget · 1m
WhatsApp Moves Channels to Chats Tab
WhatsApp will integrate channels directly into the Chats tab on iOS and Android, removing the Updates tab.
WABetaInfo · 1m
WhatsApp Tests Sound Sticker Feature on Android
WhatsApp beta users can now share sound stickers that play audio when tapped.
WABetaInfo · 1m
WhatsApp Blocks Logins on Outdated Devices
WhatsApp blocks logins for devices with outdated software to protect accounts.
WABetaInfo · 1m
WhatsApp Tests New Contacts Tab on Android
WhatsApp's new Contacts tab shows online status, birthdays, and invites friends in one screen.
WABetaInfo · 1m
WhatsApp Blocks Logins on Outdated Devices
WhatsApp requires OS updates to log in, blocking outdated devices from accessing the app.
WABetaInfo · 1m
WhatsApp doubles status update speed on Android
WhatsApp beta users can now watch status updates at double speed with a simple gesture.
WABetaInfo · 1m
WhatsApp rolls out scheduled messages on Android
WhatsApp beta testers can now schedule texts, photos, and videos for delivery at a specific time.
WABetaInfo · 1m
Importing phones to the US: what you need to know
Foreign smartphones offer unique features unavailable in America, but compatibility, warranty and software issues make them risky.
Engadget · 1m
Meta's Muse AI Agent Launches
Meta's Muse personal AI agent completes everyday digital tasks after seven months of testing.
TokenPost · 1m
Free app lets Android play Steam games without PC
Android phones can now run Steam games directly via free DroidDeck app.
Dexerto · 1m
5 '80s Sci-Fi Movies That Deserved More Attention
Five 1980s sci-fi films overlooked by critics and audiences.
SlashFilm · 1m
Google Pixel software support: how long yours lasts
Google promises seven years of updates for newer Pixels, but older models get five. Here's when your phone stops getting patches.
Engadget · 1m
LineageOS 32 Changelog: 10-Year Milestone
LineageOS 32 releases with Material Design 3, WebUSB tools, and 10-year anniversary prep.
Lineageos · 1m
Amazon's Alexa Tablet 12 Pro takes on iPad Pro
Amazon's new premium tablet matches Apple's iPad Pro on display quality but costs far less, though it lacks the processing power for serious creative work.
Engadget · 2m
Amazon drops Fire branding for Google-certified Alexa Tablets
Amazon's new tablet lineup ditches custom Fire OS for full Android with Google Play Store, marking a major shift after 15 years of the Fire brand.
Ars Technica · 1m
Amazon's Alexa Tablets Reveal Phone Blueprint
Amazon's new Alexa tablets show how its upcoming phone could work with AI.
WIRED · 1m
Amazon kills Fire tablets, launches Alexa Tablets with Android
Amazon is retiring its Fire tablet line and replacing it with new Alexa Tablets that run official Android and access Google Play Store, starting at $230.
WIRED · 3m
Amazon's new Alexa Tablet 12 Pro takes on Fire HD 10
Amazon replaces its Fire HD 10 flagship with a larger tablet featuring a nanomatte screen, faster processor and dedicated Kindle mode.
Engadget · 2m
Amazon's new tablets open Google Play store
Amazon's latest Alexa tablets break from the company's walled garden by offering full access to Google Play alongside the Amazon Appstore.
Engadget · 1m
iPhone vs Android: Bloatware Privacy Study
iPhone users can remove more pre-installed apps than Android users, per a privacy study.
Mashable · 1m
Google's new laptops won't work with Samsung phones yet
Googlebooks promised seamless Android integration, but Samsung devices are locked out at launch despite running the required software.
Ars Technica · 1m
Apple Watch now works with Android phones
A new app called Merge Watch lets you pair your Apple Watch with an Android device, though the experience has some rough edges.
Engadget · 1m
Test your Samsung Galaxy before the repair shop
Samsung's built-in diagnostics let you check battery, camera, speakers and more without leaving home.
Engadget · 1m
ASUS Googlebook 14 Now Available in Canada
ASUS Googlebook 14 laptop launches in Canada with 12 months of Google AI Pro and 5TB cloud storage.
Financialpost · 1m
RatHat Android Malware Targets Screen Touches
New Android malware records screen touches to steal passwords.
Mashable · 1m
MapQuest finally adds transit directions in 2026
The 30-year-old map service adds public transit routing after a surge in users who backed its refusal to rename Lake Ontario.
Engadget · 1m
Googlebooks: Android Laptops Explained
Googlebooks blend Android phones with laptops for seamless mobile computing.
Mashable · 1m
Googlebooks Hands-On Preview
First Googlebooks laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo launch with Android integration.
Mashable · 1m
Google Launches Googlebook Laptops
Googlebooks: Premium AI Laptops with Android Desktop OS Now Preorder.
Mashable · 2m
UK watchdog pushes Google to offer search choices
The CMA wants Android and Chrome users to pick their search engine yearly, and demands AI assistants get equal billing.
Engadget · 1m
Meadow's minimal phone lets you skip your smartphone
A new Android device supplements rather than replaces your phone, supporting apps like Uber and Apple Music on a three-inch screen.
TechCrunch · 3m
Google Photos gets Clueless-style virtual closet
Google's AI-powered virtual wardrobe feature, inspired by the movie Clueless, launches globally on Android and iOS.
TechCrunch · 1m
Google's Gemini now calls businesses for you
Google is testing a new Gemini feature that makes phone calls to businesses on your behalf, starting with Pixel 11 subscribers in the U.S.
TechCrunch · 1m
Find your lost Android phone with Google's Find Hub
Google's Find Hub lets you locate missing Android devices from any browser, even if they're offline.
Engadget · 2m
Motorola's Signature 27 Phone Uses Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Motorola's next premium phone features Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip for AI and camera power.
PCMAG · 1m
iPhone vs. Android: Who's Winning Right Now?
Android edges out iOS in 2026 smartphone OS race with price, features, and flexibility.
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PCMag's 2026 Best Phones
PCMag's top 2026 phones: iPhone 17, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Z Fold 8, Pixel 11, and more.
PCMAG · 1m
Mullvad quietly rebuilds its Android VPN from scratch
The privacy-focused VPN service has completely rewritten its Android app with a new architecture and fresh design.
TechRadar · 1m · 5 views
Adobe Premiere comes to Android
Adobe's video editing app launches on Android over a year after iOS, with free core tools and paid AI features.
Engadget · 1m
Google plans to kill ChromeOS by 2034
Google's support page confirms it will end ChromeOS updates in eight years, replacing it with Android-based Googlebooks.
Ars Technica · 1m
Google Phones Leak 8,360 Daily Data Pings Without Consent
Your phone secretly sends 8,360 background pings to Google every 24 hours, GrapheneOS blocks all traffic.
PraveenTechWorld · 2m
Google hit with €403M EU fine for location data misuse
Ireland's data protection regulator penalizes Google for unlawfully processing user location information across multiple services.
Fortune · 1m
Xteink S4 e-reader launches in China, not US
Xteink's new Android-powered e-reader arrives in China first, skipping US markets for now.
Mashable · 1m
Google vs. Samsung: Which digital wallet wins?
Samsung and Google wallets both work on Galaxy phones, but each excels in different areas.
Engadget · 1m
Adobe Premiere video editor arrives on Android
Adobe's popular iPhone video app is now available on Android, replacing Premiere Rush with a free, accessible mobile editor.
WIRED · 1m
Google's Googlebooks: Android laptops arrive October 4
Google launches Googlebooks, Android-powered laptops designed to sync seamlessly with your phone, starting at $899.
Engadget · 3m
Adobe Premiere finally comes to Android, free
Adobe's desktop video editor shrinks down for mobile editing on the go, arriving on Android nearly a year after iOS.
Digital Camera World · 1m
Join FaceTime calls without an iPhone
Android and Windows users can now join FaceTime calls through their web browser, though with some limitations.
Engadget · 1m
Google's Googlebook laptops finally connect Android to desktop
Google launches a new class of laptops designed to work seamlessly with Android phones, the way iPhones and Macs do.
WIRED · 3m
Make custom stickers with ChatGPT for iMessage and WhatsApp
OpenAI's new sticker workflow lets you turn photos into shareable stickers in seconds.
Engadget · 1m
F-Droid gets its biggest update in a decade
The open source app store launches F-Droid 2.0 with a redesigned interface and smoother installation process.
Ars Technica · 1m
Fix Google Wallet problems fast
Payments and digital IDs fail for simple reasons. Here's how to get them working.
Engadget · 2m
Google's bet on the ultimate Android laptop
After 16 years of ChromeOS, Google is betting everything on Googlebooks, laptops that merge Android's app ecosystem with AI-powered features.
The Verge · 4m · 5 views
Googlebooks feel like the first laptops built for Android owners
Google's new laptops run Android natively and sync seamlessly with your phone, but they need killer apps to justify their $900+ price tag.
The Verge · 3m
Google's Googlebooks blur phones and laptops
Google launches Android-based laptops that integrate seamlessly with your phone, but questions remain about whether people actually want them.
The Verge · 3m