Android updates explained: Betas, Canary builds, and what you should use

Android releases can be confusing. Here’s a clear explanation of Android Betas, Dev Previews, Canary builds, and which one actually matters ...

Android Adds ‘Accountability Layer’ to Third-Party Apps

Android is adding new verification steps to sideloaded apps, introducing friction for advanced users while aiming to reduce ...

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to significantly improve its battery life

Battery dropping too fast? Consider these 12 expert-approved tips to make your device last up to hours longer.
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This is Android 17’s blur, new screen recorder, & more in leaked screenshots [Gallery]

The Android 17 leaks continue today with a preview at the upcoming blur effect for System UI, as well as functional changes ...

Windows 11 will soon let you pick up Android apps where you left off

PCWorld reports that Microsoft is testing a Cross-Device Resume feature allowing Windows 11 users to seamlessly continue ...

I'm over specs: The only Android features that actually matter in 2026

For years, I've ranked and judged Android phones on their specs. Faster chips, bigger batteries, higher megapixels, and ...

Windows 11’s ability to resume Android apps on your PC is getting closer

Microsoft is getting ready to improve Windows 11’s ability to resume Android apps on a PC. The software giant first ...

Google's paying out $135M to settle Android data harvesting accusations

Google will pay out $135 million to settle claims that it was inappropriately using Android users' cellular data to transfer information.
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What’s new in Android’s January 2026 Google System Updates [U]

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some ...