The best software upgrade I made to my Android phone wasn't from Google; it's a tiny utility

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How to Add Android Apps to Your Car’s Factory Screen

Frustrated by CarPlay limits? See how the Ottocast P3 Pro runs Android apps directly on your factory display, instead of just mirroring your phone.
Android Police

Google wants Gemini to start using your Android apps

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
9to5Google

How to install the Android 17 Beta on Google Pixel

Google has released Android 17 in beta for Pixel devices, skipping the usual Developer Preview given the arrival of ...
Android Authority

I wish every Android phone had Samsung's Separate App Sound feature. Here's how it works

Modern Samsung phones are packed with features — more so than practically any other Android brand. That’s obviously great if you like to tinker with and get the most out of your phone, but with so ...

Hands on: Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is the closest you can get to an iPad Pro on Android

Despite the fancy keyboards, this thing is not a great replacement for a laptop, but neither is the iPad. Instead, the Xiaomi ...
CNET

Microsoft Phone Link: Everything You Need to Know (and Why You Might Skip It)

When it comes to device interoperability, the world may be Apple's oyster, but Windows PCs have tricks up their sleeves, too. If you're looking to connect your phone and PC for a little more ...
Wired

The Best Alternative Operating Systems to Get Google Off Your Phone

Want Google out of your life? It's pretty easy to find alternative search, email, and photo storage providers, but it's much harder to come up with a mobile operating system that's free of Google. The ...
Digital Camera World

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro review: Android’s bid to replace your laptop

Fast performance, strong battery life and clever multitasking make the Pad 8 Pro a compelling laptop replacement ...
Android Authority

Android 17 release date: The next major update is coming soon! (Updated)

Update, February 13, 2026 (02:39 PM ET): We’re a couple days behind schedule now, but Google has finally confirmed the arrival of Android 17 Beta 1. Update, February 11, 2026 (02:20 PM ET): While ...
ZDNet

Your Android's most powerful security feature is off by default - how to turn it on ASAP

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Google needs to take notes from Samsung and fix this Android setting

Samsung has the upper hand over Google when it comes to customizing what happens when you double-press the power button.