I found an Android app that lives in my background and keeps my life from spiraling

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing ...
Android Police

I tried Android's Desktop Mode, and I might never use my laptop again

Sanuj is a tech enthusiast with a passion for exploring smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables. He started his tech journey with a Lumia smartphone, diving into Windows Phone. Later, he switched to ...
9to5google

Google is now rolling out Android 17 Beta 1 for Pixel [U]

Given the continuous Android Canary channel, the next major version of Google’s mobile OS is debuting as a Beta release. Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out today to Pixel devices. Android Canary was ...
Engadget

The best earbuds for Android devices in 2026

If you’re using an Android phone, finding the right pair of wireless earbuds can take a little more work than it does for iPhone owners. Apple’s AirPods are tightly woven into iOS, but that same level ...
Android Authority

I found a trick to easily check for new Android updates — here's how

This is especially true when a hot new Android 17 beta is supposedly being released right away, and I have to keep checking for the OTA every few minutes to see if it’s available — well, uh, before ...
Android Authority

Gmail on Android finally gets a crucial feature six years after iOS

Gmail for Android is finally catching up to the iOS version with the addition of a useful feature. You can now create new labels directly on the Android app. The Android app still doesn’t allow ...
Make Tech Easier

You Can Set Your Playlist as Alarm on Android – Here’s How

Ditch the generic alarm tune for a fresh playlist of tracks. It’s time your morning routine actually sounded like something you enjoy.
Wired

The Best Alternative Operating Systems to Get Google Off Your Phone

Want Google out of your life? It's pretty easy to find alternative search, email, and photo storage providers, but it's much harder to come up with a mobile operating system that's free of Google. The ...
Gizmochina

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, ...
ZDNet

6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen (and most are free)

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
ZDNet

6 underrated Android features that are seriously useful (and how they've made my life easier)

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've been using Android since version 1.5, so it's rare for a feature to catch me off guard. You can imagine that when I do come across an ...
Lifehacker

The Six Best Android Phones You Can Buy in 2026

We are tracking every major phone reveal from CES 2026 in real-time. Read about the latest announcements and releases, and see which brands are redefining the industry by browsing our CES Live Blog ...