News and Updates about Android

Samsung's Galaxy XR headset is finally stepping out of the shadows, and this is way more than just another VR device announcement. After years under the Project Moohan codename, Samsung's answer to Apple's Vision Pro is taking shape with some serious credentials. The big hook is software and timing. The headset will use Google-made Android XR software and is tapped to arrive in October 2025, putting it squarely in the premium XR ring.

Android 16 QPR2 is finally polishing desktop mode. Android Authority spotted a new Universal Cursor toggle that lets you decide whether the mouse can cross between displays, preventing those moments when the pointer hops to the wrong screen while you are trying to work. Found in the first QPR2 beta, this addition gives users tighter control over Android's DeX-like desktop experience (Android Authority).

When Samsung announced its latest price cuts on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, it wasn't just another seasonal sale. It was a calculated strategic maneuver that sends ripples throughout the entire smartphone industry. With the iPhone 17 Pro Max hitting shelves at $1,199 and Samsung's flagship starting at $1,299, this move signals more than competitive pressure, it is Samsung doubling down on value while Apple leans into premium positioning.

Google's latest Gemini update is shaping up to be more than just another incremental improvement. Android Authority recently discovered that Google has been testing visual changes to Gemini's home screen for the past few months, and now we're getting our clearest look yet at what's coming. The company has begun testing it with a small set of users on the latest beta version of the Google app, and Google appears to be moving forward with this interface, testing it more broadly on devices through...

When you are shopping for a smartwatch, one question keeps nagging: how long will this thing stay current? With the Google Pixel Watch 4 on the horizon, here is what to expect from Google’s software support, and why it matters more than you might think. Spoiler, it matters.

So you’ve heard about Google’s latest flagship and its promise of an impressive display experience, but the real question is: does the Pixel 10 Pro actually live up to its user-friendly claims? The phone packs a 6.3-inch screen delivering 2,856 by 1,280 pixels resolution, with peak brightness soaring up to 3,300 nits. At 495 pixels per inch, it is technically the sharpest display in the entire Pixel 10 lineup. What matters, though, is how those specs feel in your hand, on a bright sidewalk, or...

So you’ve just picked up Google’s latest flagship phone and now you’re wondering how to protect your investment? Smart thinking. The Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL tick a lot of the boxes you’d expect from any top-end phone in 2025, but even premium devices need proper protection. The Pixel 10 Pro and the Pixel 10 Pro XL both using the Tensor G5 and 16 GB of RAM, this is money worth safeguarding, especially since that flagship-tier performance deserves protection that can keep up.

When you've been using Android for over a decade, you form attachments to the apps that shape your daily routine. Nova Launcher was one of those apps for millions, the customization powerhouse that made Android feel truly yours. After more than 13 years of steady innovation and polish, that chapter has closed.

Samsung just dropped the Galaxy Tab S11 series at its latest Unpacked event, and while the new tablets bring some welcome refinements, they might not be the game-changing upgrade everyone hoped for. The Tab S11 and S11 Ultra add an improved S Pen and a slimmer, more compact design. Look closer and you may find there is not enough here to justify spending at least $800 just a year after buying a Tab S10. Here is why the Galaxy Tab S9 might actually be the smarter buy right now.

Google's decision to roll out its Gemini AI chatbot to children under 13 has lit up the tech community. The assistant is arriving through Family Link accounts, Parents can manage or disable a child's access to Gemini via Google Family Link; children can enable access under supervision and parents receive a notification when their child first uses Gemini. Google says children's data will not be used to train the AI, yet experts are raising serious red flags about the rollout.

The tech industry is facing unprecedented antitrust scrutiny, with regulators worldwide launching investigations, imposing massive fines, and even floating breakups of major technology companies. Yet in Silicon Valley, the chatter says we might already be past the crest. That shift lines up with political developments that point to a more balanced regulatory environment in 2025. At the same time, the rapid rise of generative AI has pushed agencies to zero in on new M&A and alliances in the AI...

Google's latest encounter with EU regulators isn't just another tech fine story; it's a $3.5 billion wake-up call that could reshape the entire digital advertising landscape. The European Commission hit Google with a €2.95 billion penalty for abusing its dominant position in the advertising technology industry, marking the fourth antitrust fine for the tech giant. The move follows a formal investigation that opened in June 2021, which examined whether Google violated competition rules by...

When Google dropped its latest AI image editing feature, something unexpected happened. Millions of people suddenly started caring about AI image generation. The tool everyone calls "Nano Banana" did what countless AI products tried and failed to do: it actually got regular people excited about artificial intelligence.

When a federal jury in San Francisco delivered its verdict on September 3, 2025, it sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley. Google was ordered to pay $425.7 million for continuing to track users even after they opted out of data collection. This isn't just another fine, it's a landmark case that affects 98 million users and 174 million devices across the United States. The decision lays bare how tech giants handle our most personal data when privacy promises don't match reality.

When Google released NotebookLM in 2023 through Google Labs as an experimental AI writing tool, most people probably thought it was just another research assistant that would quietly fade away. But here's what's interesting—what started as a simple document analysis tool has evolved into something genuinely compelling, especially since September 11, 2024 when the team added the ability to generate podcast-like conversations between two AI voices from your uploaded documents.

Samsung's Galaxy TriFold is making waves before it even hits the shelves, and for good reason. Leaked animations from Samsung's own software give us our most detailed look yet at what could be the most ambitious foldable phone ever created. This is not just another incremental upgrade, it looks like a device that could fundamentally change how we think about mobile computing. Big claim? The demos back it up.

So you're probably thinking I've lost my mind when I say Xiaomi slapped a second screen on the back of its newest flagship. But here we are. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a 2.66-inch display on its back panel, turning a premium smartphone into something that looks suspiciously like a classic handheld gaming console.

Google's been quietly reshaping how we get around, and the latest Maps updates keep that streak going. Google has revealed design tweaks and fresh functionality that build on the platform's already strong foundation.

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Reviewed by Jame JimenezGoogle just took a major step forward in the AI search wars. Search Live has been released in the U.S. after a while as an experiment for Google Labs, moving from experimental testing to broader availability and hinting at a fundamental shift in how we interact with information. This is not just another incremental update. Search Live lets users talk to an AI that can also see through their phone's camera, a multimodal experience that feels like having a knowledgeable...

Google is quietly preparing one of its biggest Play Games profile updates in years, with recent APK teardowns revealing just how ambitious the revamp is. Google is developing an avatar generator for Play Games profiles, allowing users to create custom avatars by selecting character, background, and art style. This isn't just another minor tweak—it's a complete reimagining of how gamers express themselves within the Android ecosystem, with broader implications for Google's gaming strategy that...

Looking at the sticker price for American Express's Platinum card, you'd expect some pretty impressive perks when you're shelling out nearly $900 annually. Free airport lounge access? Absolutely. Hotel upgrades and solid dining credits? You bet. What you probably wouldn't expect is that one of the "premium" features you're paying for is the ability to make your mobile app a slightly darker shade of blue.

OnePlus is making waves again, but this time with some intriguing mathematical logic. OnePlus has announced that the OnePlus 15 premium smartphone will soon debut, and they are skipping the number 14 entirely. Why the leap? Rumor has it OnePlus is dodging that number for cultural reasons, jumping straight from 13 to 15. In OnePlus math, 13 plus one equals 15, and honestly, that is not the strangest thing we have seen in the tech world.

Google is intensifying its efforts to bring a full-fledged Android experience to desktop PCs, teaming up with semiconductor company Qualcomm to challenge traditional operating systems. Qualcomm's CEO Cristiano Amon has lauded an early version of the Android desktop software as "incredible." Sounds exciting. Still, the red flags are hard to miss. The pitch feels revolutionary, the early signals point to headaches.

Samsung's One UI 8 beta program is making waves across the tech world, and for good reason. This isn't just another incremental update – we're looking at a significant shift in how Samsung approaches software rollouts that puts them closer to Google's accelerated Android release schedule than ever before.

The mobile photography world is buzzing with anticipation as OnePlus 15 camera leaks start painting a picture that's both exciting and puzzling. If you've been following OnePlus's journey from camera underdog to serious contender—something I've been covering for years—the latest rumors suggest we might be looking at another pivotal moment for the brand. What makes this timing particularly significant is that OnePlus has finally hit its stride with mobile photography, just as the flagship...

Labor Day just got a lot more interesting for Android fans. T-Mobile is rolling out what might be their most aggressive smartphone promotion yet, and if you've been eyeing Google's latest flagship, this could be the deal that finally pushes you over the edge. The Un-carrier is offering the brand-new Google Pixel 9 completely free when you activate a new line—no trade-in required. That's right, we're talking about Google's $799.99 flagship with the cutting-edge Tensor G4 chip, advanced camera...

YouTube has been listening to its users, and for once, the feedback loop actually worked. After years of viewers complaining about those pesky end-screen popups cluttering up their viewing experience, Engadget reports that YouTube will now let viewers dismiss the popups and video suggestions that appear at the end of videos with a new "Hide" button. While these end screen popups are a standard part of most YouTube videos (Engadget), viewers increasingly wanted the ability to dismiss them and...

When I examine the Android ecosystem, with its commanding 70% global market share, what strikes me most is the mobility between brands. I keep coming back to this: people move. A lot. While Samsung dominates with 19.7% market share in Q2 2025, recent survey data reveals something unexpected, Galaxy users are not automatically planning to stick with Samsung for their next upgrade.

YouTube’s latest policy reversal reads like a plot twist. Alphabet announced Tuesday that YouTube will give creators a path back if they were banned under COVID-19 and election misinformation policies that no longer exist. The move reflects the company’s commitment to free speech and continues YouTube’s loosening of moderation.

Reviewed by: Jame Jimenez

Google Home just got a game-changer that’s been quietly rolling out, and honestly, it’s about time. The Verge reports you can now control more Google Home devices from your desktop, while 9to5Google confirms device controls are now widely rolled out to the Google Home web app. This ability to control smart devices from Home’s web app was first teased by Google back in June, and now it is here for real.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series is getting real buzz, and not just from spec-sheet chasers. The latest leaks point to Samsung Galaxy S26 could get support for APV, Samsung's Advanced Professional Video codec, the kind of feature that can flip how we think about shooting on a phone. With APV supporting lossless video recording with full LOG and HDR capabilities, pros get latitude, hobbyists get headroom. And because APV offers up to 20% better space efficiency than comparable codecs,...

You've just invested in Samsung's latest powerhouse tablet, and that gorgeous 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display is staring back at you. How do you keep it pristine? The Galaxy Tab S11 features a stunning 1600 x 2560 resolution with 1600 nits peak brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate, and all that brilliance means little if your screen gets scratched. With Samsung already offering official screen protectors and the tablet supporting advanced features like the redesigned S Pen with increased tilt...

While One UI 8 has just started rolling out on the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung is already working on what comes next. More than a dozen new One UI 8.5 features have leaked, and some of them look genuinely useful. The update isn't expected until the Galaxy S26 launch early next year, but these early glimpses offer a clear preview of what Samsung is cooking up for your phone.

You know that feeling when a software update makes you do a double-take? That's exactly what these One UI 8.5 leaks are doing. While One UI 8 is just starting to roll out to Galaxy phones worldwide, Samsung is already cooking up something that might make iPhone users pause and wonder if the grass really is greener on the Android side.