If you code Android apps with AI, Google’s new benchmark makes it easier to pick the right model

For Android app developers relying on AI to code, picking the right model can be tricky. Not all models are built the same, and many are not specifically trained for Android development workflows. To ...

One of Android’s best PC gaming tools just got a big usability upgrade

The latest GameNative pre-release adds Amazon Games support and a redesigned interface that you can fully navigate with a controller.
Android Authority

Android 17 Beta 1 is here with major updates for adaptive apps, performance, and media (Updated)

Android 17 Beta 1 is now available with big changes for adaptive apps, performance, and media as well as camera tools. Google has reiterated its commitment to releasing continuous Android updates, ...
Android Police

The Gmail app on Android just got a long-overdue quality-of-life update

Timi is a news and deals writer who's been reporting on technology for over a decade. He loves breaking down complex subjects into easy-to-read pieces that keep you informed. But his recent passion ...

March Pixel Drop and Android updates bring long-awaited features to your phone

Google’s March 2026 Pixel Drop enhances Circle to Search and introduces smarter restaurant recommendations through Magic Cue and Gemini, alongside broader Android ecosystem updates like Find Hub ...
Android Police

I disabled this core Android app to reclaim 7GB of storage, and I should have done it sooner

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...
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These Motorola phones are receiving the Android 16 update

While Motorola isn’t the fastest brand when it comes to software rollouts, it’s improved a lot with the Android 16 rollout. In fact, it was one of the very first brands to push the Android 16 update, ...
Android

Google Fixes Confusion Over Android’s Strange 2025 'Time Travel' Update

Recently, Android users had a problem with their screens where the Google Play system update showed a date of November 2025, even though it was up to date. Google said this is just a mistake in the ...
autoevolution

Google Resumes Work on Unreleased Android Auto Features, Spotted in Latest Update

Google has quietly resumed work on radio and AC integration in Android Auto as part of the latest beta build. The company has never commented on these features, but evidence that such functionality ...
9to5google

Android getting new ‘local file backup’ feature via Google Drive

According to the latest release notes for Google Play services, Android phones will be getting a “new local file backup feature” powered by Google Drive. “Local file backup” sounds like a ...
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Google Releases Android Auto 16.2 With Hints of New Big Features

Android Auto 16.2 has just graduated from beta, and users in the production channel can download it from the Google Play Store. However, before you rush to the store to check for updates, there's ...