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Android 16 could bring Identity Check to more smartphones

Identity Check is working on a OnePlus 13 running the Android 16 beta, which could mean the feature is set to arrive on more Android phones.

Android Central · Apr 15, 2025

Honor's 400 Lite 5G looks like an iPhone carbon copy... has it gone too far?

Honor's 400 Lite 5G is here, and it's a near carbon copy of the iPhone 16 Pro. While I'm all for companies borrowing each other's good ideas, this goes too far.

Android Central · Apr 15, 2025

Gemini's rumored automated tasks might borrow from the competition

Google code might've teased an upcoming automation feature for Gemini.

Android Central · Apr 15, 2025

Japan Orders Google To Cease Alleged Antitrust Violation

Japanese authorities said Tuesday they had issued a cease-and-desist order to US tech titan Google over an alleged violation of national antitrust laws.

International Business Times · Apr 15, 2025

Pixel 9a review: Google’s cut-price Android winner

Class-leading camera, top-tier chip, very long battery life, AI and quality software dominate mid-range rivals

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025

Android 12 and 12L have received their last official Google security update

These devices won't get the April 2025 security patch, or any future releases.

Android Central · Apr 14, 2025

Gemini on Wear OS should stick to the Assistant status quo, mostly

Gemini on Wear OS is coming soon, and based on this Google Assistant code, it's going to function a lot like the current assistant.

Android Central · Apr 14, 2025

Google raises Android 15's onboard storage requirements to 32GB

Android 15 marks the first time Google is raising the official storage requirements for Android since 2022, but most phones won't be affected.

Android Central · Apr 14, 2025

Chipolo's Pop item tracker upgrades the AirTag in nearly every way I wanted, and it works with Android too

The Chipolo Pop is a new, feature-rich, $29 / £30 item tracker that works with iPhone and Android phones.

TechRadar · Apr 14, 2025

Ask Jerry: Is using Google's apps better than using the ones already on my phone?

Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!

Android Central · Apr 14, 2025