The Latest Breaking News from Android

Here's why you might have to wait for Android 17 to use Motion Cues

Android's long-awaited answer to Apple's Vehicle Motion Cues is in the works, but it might require a new API that could be added in Android 17.

Android Central · Dec 15, 2025

Google could let callers bust through your Do Not Disturb settings

Make sure that urgent call gets through.

T3 · Dec 15, 2025

Android phones are finally getting a way to flag 'urgent' calls

Google is testing a new calling feature that lets callers mark calls as urgent, allowing important calls to break through Do Not Disturb.

Android Central · Dec 15, 2025

There are no great wearable options for people in wheelchairs. Here's why there may never be any

People in wheelchairs move differently, and trying to shoehorn existing tech into place will never work well.

Android Central · Dec 13, 2025

The Google-Samsung AI glasses and Meta Ray-Bans sound remarkably similar, but Android XR could have three key advantages that will make it worth waiting for

Having tested Google's prototype AI glasses and reviewed multiple pairs of Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses, I already see plenty of similarities and differences.

Android Central · Dec 12, 2025

iPhone owners getting one of Google's best features built into Chrome

Chrome on iOS just got a little bit smarter, thanks to Google

T3 · Dec 12, 2025

Satechi's new magnetic 7-in-1 USB-C hub is going straight in my travel bag: It has HDMI, USB-A, SD/MicroSD reader, USB PD with 100W charging, and Gigabit Ethernet

Need a USB-C hub that has all the ports you need? Satechi just rolled out a new model in the OntheGo collection, and the 7-in-1 USB-C Hub may just be the product you need.

Android Central · Dec 12, 2025

Fortnite's back: Epic Games sees its hit battle royale return to the Play Store

Epic Games' Fortnite returned to the Google Play Store for Android users.

Android Central · Dec 11, 2025

AYANEO Pocket PLAY breaks cover in new teaser trailer, leaving us with more questions than answers

It's been teased a few times, but the AYANEO Pocket Play has been officially revealed, aiming to provide a modern take on the classic gaming design from the Sony Xperia Play.

Android Central · Dec 11, 2025

RAMageddon is finally coming for your smartphones and laptops according to new report

A new analyst report indicates that smartphone and laptop makers are starting to feel the crunch of the RAM crisis, which could lead to higher prices and worse specs.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 11, 2025