The Latest Breaking News from Android

Bad news for your wallet: Qualcomm's chip prices are going up, and your next phone will cost more

The best time to buy a smartphone was yesterday.

Android Central · Jul 27

I don't think Googlebooks are just Chromebooks — they're a direct shot at Windows

A whole generation grew up using Chromebooks at school. With AI-first Googlebooks, Google is giving them a reason not to switch to a PC.

TechRadar · Jul 27

AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas for a few seconds, but some didn’t get the alert at all

Federal government touts emergency warning alert test as a success and says no approach works 100% of the time

The Guardian - AU · Jul 27

Bad news for Pixel fans: Google all but confirms higher prices for the Pixel 11 lineup

Google's VP of Devices has confirmed price increases are coming to the Pixel 11 lineup.

Android Central · Jul 25

Photo curation app founder claims “emotional AI” will bring an end to camera-roll “memory debt”

Yoree founder Charlotte Riddley says the app’s neuroscience-backed “emotional AI” selects only the most “meaningful” images from device galleries, doing away with camera-roll fatigue once and for all

Digital Camera World · Jul 25

No NordVPN plan? Its new free HangUp app still screens your scam calls on Android

NordVPN has launched HangUp, a free standalone Android app that identifies, categorizes, and blocks scam and telemarketing calls for users with just a free Nord account.

TechRadar · Jul 24

Boox has teased a tiny new ereader — and it's convinced me to put my Xteink plans on ice

The Boox Picco is a 3.97-inch ereader that could be a real Xteink rival, but a lot will depend on its price and features.

TechRadar · Jul 24

Watch: AirDrop via Quick Share on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 works like a dream

Want to send files between an iPhone and a Samsung Galaxy phone? AirDrop via Quick Share now works seamlessly.

TechRadar · Jul 24

Google has quietly been rebuilding Chrome on Android for years, and it's now nearly 50% smoother because of it

Google says it has reduced scroll stutters in Chrome on Android by 48% since 2023 through years of behind-the-scenes engineering improvements.

Android Central · Jul 23

Live casino UK: Best live dealer casinos 2026

Bettors seeking a more genuine or interactive casino experience are flocking to live casinos, where they can play all manner of games

Evening Standard · Jul 23