This fundamental Android feature is 'absolutely not' going away, says Google - but it is changing

About a month ago, Google announced that the rules around sideloading apps -- the ability to install apps from unverified developers, bypassing Google's Play Store -- onto Android devices were set to ...
Android Authority

Android 16 QPR1’s source code is nowhere to be found, but Google swears it’s coming

Google has delayed releasing the source code for Android 16 QPR1, worrying custom ROM developers who rely on timely AOSP (Android Open Source Project) updates. While Google typically publishes source ...
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4 Things I Miss After Switching From Samsung to a Google Pixel

Samsung makes incredible phones I've enjoyed for years, but I recently switched from my Samsung Galaxy S25+ to the Google ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Android Phones to Finally Get this Basic Feature Samsung's Had for Years

As many know, stock Android only allows on-screen navigation buttons to use a specific layout. By default, it places the ...
Android Authority

This is the Samsung app I miss most when I use my Pixel

Despite employing a Samsung as my primary smartphone, I’ve really enjoyed using my Pixel as a sidekick. Granted, it’s a Pixel 8, so it lacks the latest and greatest features of the Pixel 10 series, ...
Android

The Google TV Homescreen is Finally Getting a Major Overhaul

Google has rolled out a redesign of the homescreen of Google TV with a simplified user interface. The brand has rolled it out as a server-side update. The redesign slightly changes the top navigation ...
9to5google

Samsung’s One UI 8 rollout schedule leaks, revealing when your Galaxy phone might get Android 16

While One UI 8 is already available on some Samsung Galaxy devices, a new schedule finally offers some insight as to when the company will be rolling out the Android 16 update to more of its catalog.
Android

New Nest Cams & Doorbell Leaked by…Google: 2K Video & Gemini AI

Google accidentally revealed its new lineup of Nest products within its own Home app. The leak confirms the upcoming Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell will feature 2K video, Gemini AI support, and new color ...
ZDNet

Your Android phone just got a major Bluetooth upgrade for free - how it works

Auracast support rolls out to more smartphones and headphones. You can share your phone's audio with one or many friends. Your phone and headphones must support Auracast to access the feature. If ...
9to5google

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro renders leak with familiar design and a bigger display

While the Galaxy S26 Edge — and its unabashedly iPhone 17 Pro-esque camera bump — is bound to soak up plenty of the attention at next year’s Galaxy Unpacked event, it’s just one of the three new ...
Android Police

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL review: I love it, but can't justify it

Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. During that time he has reviewed hundreds of ...