Ahead of Google's mandatory developer registration for sideloaded apps, the company's getting the Play Store ready.

While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don't want to upgrade and ask, "How can ...

Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Android 7.1.1 Nougat has been out for some time, but manufacturers and carriers are still lagging behind in pushing updates to devices. Now we’re on 7.1.2, but it’s still in beta and only offers bug ...

The competition between the Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 and the iPhone 17 Pro Max in 2025 highlights the cutting edge of smartphone technology. These flagship devices cater to distinct user preferences, ...

Google has officially confirmed the internal codename for Android 17. The next major OS update is called “Cinnamon Bun,” as seen in the latest Android Canary 2511 release. Cinnamon Bun now sits as a ...

The big picture: While Google maintains that identity verification will enhance security and trust across the platform, open-source communities remain concerned that even a softened version of the ...

It's been a busy week in the Android Auto world, but Google found the perfect way to end it. A fresh beta build has just received the go-ahead, with testers enrolled in the preview program getting it ...

Android updates have gotten tricky to keep track of these days — between the polar-opposite problems of unpredictably poky progress from most non-Google device-makers and perplexingly overlapping ...

Samsung has released a series of official videos for its new Galaxy XR headset, offering promos, unboxings, and detailed how-to guides. The videos highlight the headset’s AI-powered experiences, setup ...