Google has just issued an updated Android distribution chart and it makes for an alarming read. The latest OS — Android 16 — was on just 7.5% of phones when the data was captured in December, while ...

If the battery drain persists beyond a week after troubleshooting, back up your data and perform a factory reset. Most Android 16 battery drain problems are caused by background optimization or app ...

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Google has officially rolled out Android 17 Beta 1, marking the start of the Android 17 cycle. Here's the release timeline for Android 17.

Google has introduced stronger Android authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools to make smartphones more challenging targets for thieves. These updated Android theft protection features ...

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While Xiaomi has just hit the brakes on HyperOS updates for all smartphones until March, this is only temporary as China celebrates its annual New Year holiday. But what about the next generation ...

Google is rolling out Android Auto 16.1 widely as the latest beta, Android Auto 16.2, hints at what is coming next. Earlier this month, Google started rolling out Android Auto 16.0 with a new media ...

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Android Auto disconnects are usually solvable once you isolate wired vs wireless. Start with cable/port checks for wired issues, rebuild pairing for wireless issues, and ensure battery optimization ...

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