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Android Update Will Let You Fix Dumb Texting Typos (to Other Android Users)
The feature drop also adds automatic hotspot sharing with other Android devices or Chromebooks signed into your Google account.
How to Connect Your Android Phone to Your Windows 11 PC
Connecting the two lets you send text messages, see notifications, instantly grab photos, and even run apps from your Android on your Windows 11 PC. We show you how to get started.
Google Pixel 8a Review
The Pixel 8a combines some of the most compelling elements in Google's lineup with few compromises for the price, making it the best Android phone under $500.
Android 15 Beta: Our Top 5 Favorite Features So Far
Google drops the second Android 15 beta at I/O, bringing with it intriguing enhancements to privacy and security, so you can browse, game, and travel with confidence.
Google Takes a Page From Apple With Android Theft Protection
Later this year, Android phones will require biometric authentication before disabling theft protection or accessing stored passkeys when the device is outside your trusted locations.
Dangerous? Signal Blasts Google Effort to Use AI to Scan for Scam Phone Calls
One of the leaders of the private messaging app Signal calls the feature 'dangerous' because it could potentially spy on users.
Google Play Upgrades Allow Developers to Know if Your Phone's Been Hacked
'App access risk' allows Android to notify an app if another app might be recording the screen, overlaying content, or taking control of the phone.
Google Harnesses Gemini AI to Stop Scam Phone Calls in Real Time
Alerts are designed to appear if a caller asks for personal information such as passwords, PINs, or banking details, and urges people to hang up.
Google I/O 2024: What to Expect and How to Watch
Google's annual developer conference, scheduled for May 14 (today!), should feature more about Android 15 as well as details about how Google plans to incorporate Gemini AI into future products.
iPhones, Android Phones Can Now Detect More Rogue Bluetooth Trackers
Phones running iOS 17.5 and Android 6.0+ will automatically display 'unknown tracker alerts' if they spot an AirTag or other supported Bluetooth tracker separated from its owner nearby.
Google Wallet Is Losing Support on Older Versions of Android
Currently, the app only requires that you have Android 7 or above installed.
Galaxy AI Heading to 2022-Era Samsung Phones and Tablets
Circle to Search, Live Translate, and more are coming to the Galaxy S22 line, Z Fold 4, and the Tab S8 series thanks to a free update.
Google's Pixel 8a Brings Tensor G3 Chip, Advanced AI to $499 Price
With better specs and the same price as last year's model, the Pixel 8a looks to be a strong value for Android buyers. Google's Pixel Tablet also gets a price drop to make it more attractive.
Forget FaceTime: The Best Android Video Chat Apps
You don't need an iPhone for face-to-face video chats. These Android alternatives do anything and everything that Apple's FaceTime can, and more.
Google Play Store Finally Lets You Download Multiple Apps at Once
The new simultaneous downloads feature only works for fresh installs of new apps, not updates.
Eyes on the Road: 8 Android Auto Tips Every Driver Needs
Whether you're using Android Auto on your car's display or Driving Mode inside the Google Maps app, there are a few tricks to using Google's in-vehicle assistant.
New Android Trojan Malware Targets Bank Accounts With Fake Chrome Updates
'Brokewell' malware allows attackers to spy on, steal cookies from, or take control of Android mobile devices for financial gain.
Google Preps Fix for Bug That Exposes Gmail, Drive Accounts on Android TVs
Gaining access to a Gmail account requires a few steps, but for someone eager enough to read your emails or Drive files, it's a relatively easy way to be a creep.
Google Working on New Parental Control That Prevents Kids From Sending Texts
The control will require kids to get parental approval before sending some messages.
Android 15 Steps Closer to Shipping With App-Focused Beta Release
Google's latest preview adds app-layout improvements and expanded support for app archiving,