Samsung brings AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series, more devices to follow
Quick Share can now send files directly to nearby Apple devices
Android isn't killing sideloading, but it's making it a lot harder
Android sideloading remains, but Google introduces stricter "advanced flow" process
Epic beat Google in court, but Tim Sweeney can't criticize Play Store policies until 2032
Epic's broader campaign against the mobile app duopoly enters a quieter phase
Google cuts Play Store fee to 20% and opens the door to third-party app stores
Major policy overhaul lowers fees, backs alternative billing, and formalizes new app store pathways
Google Pixel 10a reviewed: familiar formula delivers strong value
Reviews of the Pixel 10a describe it as a minor update over last year's model, with mostly cosmetic changes and similar hardware. Despite the limited changes, critics say it remains one of the best budget Android phones thanks to its reliable performance, strong cameras, and competitive $500 price point.
Motorola Razr Fold debuts with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 6,000mAh battery, and hefty €2,000 price tag
Thinner than Pixel's fold, heavier than Samsung's, and priced squarely in flagship territory
New Android app alerts you when someone nearby is wearing smart glasses
The app tracks Bluetooth signals to expose hidden recording devices like Meta's Ray-Bans
Pixel 10a launches at $499 with modest refinements and familiar hardware
Google sticks with the Tensor G4 and focuses on refinements over reinvention
Cyberpunk 2077 is now playable on high-end Android phones using PC emulation
High-end cooling and Snapdragon performance make the difference
Researchers uncover firmware-level backdoor installed on several Android tablet brands
A complex infection stemming from a supply chain attack
Dangerous new spyware can take full control of iPhone and Android devices
A new mobile RAT can read messages, track location, and watch your screen
Google Play Store 50.0.23 arrives with under-the-hood improvements
Google has rolled out version 50.0.23 of the Play Store, continuing its steady cadence of under-the-hood updates. As usual, this release focuses on stability and performance rather than flashy new features. You can check your current version under Settings > About in the Play Store app, and if you're behind, you can download the latest build right here.
AirDrop file sharing is coming to more Android phones "very soon"
Google wants switching between iPhone and Android to feel less painful
Google plans to terminate ChromeOS in 2034, court documents reveal
The company likely sees a desktop-focused variant of Android in its future
Google dismantles massive proxy network that turned 9 million Android phones into data relays
Connecting the dots: When Google's Threat Analysis Group uncovered unusual network activity rippling across millions of internet-connected devices, something didn't add up. The traffic patterns didn't match typical malware signatures. Instead, what they found looked more like a massive distributed relay system: millions of private phones, computers, and smart home devices quietly moving data for someone else. That someone, Google now says, was a Chinese company called IPIDEA.
Android phones are getting smarter about detecting when they've been stolen
The operating system's multi-layered defenses are improving, especially in Brazil
Google's Aluminium OS accidentally leaks, showing ChromeOS-Android fusion in action for the first time
Bug report leak gives first look at Google's upcoming desktop operating system
This smartphone can run Android, Linux, and even Windows 11
Back from the Dead: Microsoft's Windows Phone project has long been dead, yet interest in a PC-like operating system on mobile devices appears to persist. Los Angeles – based Nex Computer is betting that enough demand exists to build a new business around this niche setup.
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau wanted in Taiwan for hiring local engineers without government approval
Lau allegedly recruited and paid software engineers through Hong Kong shell companies
Used Google Play billing between 2016 and 2023? You could get a (very) small settlement payout
$700 million will be split among tens of millions of users
Android's Bluetooth car audio problem has gone unfixed for over a year
Google acknowledged the problem, but users are still waiting for a fix
Google is turning any headphones into real-time translation earbuds
Over 70 languages supported on Android now, coming to iOS next year
Run Android games on a larger screen with MEmu
MEmu is a lightweight Android emulator that delivers smooth gaming on PC, with features like keymapping, multi-instance support, and high frame rates. Like other emulators, it offers the advantage of running mobile apps on a larger screen with improved performance and precise controls.
Android phones can now share live video with 911 during emergencies
Responders can see everything but users are always in control, Google says