One UI 6.1 includes a new Samsung Find app for locating lost items Samsung is moving the SmartThings Find tool in One UI 6.1, choosing to house the feature in a separate Samsung Find app instead. Android Central · Jan 23, 2024
Samsung’s revamped find your phone app is on the way — starting with Galaxy S24 Samsung Galaxy S24 will be the first phone to come with the revamped 'find my device' app from Samsung. Tom’s Guide · Jan 23, 2024
Android 15 could see the return of lock screen widgets — what we know A half-finished lock screen widget feature found in an Android 14 beta version suggests Android 15 could get the final version. Tom’s Guide · Jan 12, 2024
Android 15 may bring back a long-lost lock screen feature Code found within the latest Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 enables lock screen widgets, with a bit of work. They might just make a comeback in Android 15. Android Central · Jan 12, 2024
Forgotten Bluetooth popup menu returns in latest Android 14 beta Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 marks the return of the software's old Bluetooth settings popup menu. Android Central · Jan 11, 2024
Android 14 could soon let you convert your SIM to an eSIM — here's how The latest Android 14 beta has a menu option for turning a physical SIM into an eSIM, but it doesn't work just yet. Tom’s Guide · Jan 11, 2024
Pixel phones pick up Android 14 QPR2 beta 3 with a host of fixes, new dark mode option Google rolled out Beta 3 for its March 2024 feature drop, which includes several fixes and another for the Pixel Fold's unlock Android Central · Jan 10, 2024
Tensor-powered Pixel phones may be in for an unusual upgrade A rare upgrade apparently coming to all Tensor-powered Pixel phones will boost performance and enhance long-term support down the road. Android Central · Jan 10, 2024
Move over, Google Assistant. ChatGPT may soon become a default assistant on Android OpenAI might be working on a ChatGPT-powered voice assistant that could be used as a default assistant on Android. Android Central · Jan 7, 2024
Android 14 could fix one of the worst things about buying a new phone Android 14 could stop bloatware from draining your phone's memory and battery by default — and it's about time too. Tom’s Guide · Jan 3, 2024
Google might rebrand Nearby Share into something Samsung users know better Nearby Share seems set to be getting a name change to Quick Share, giving a nod to Samsung's file-sharing solution. Android Central · Dec 23, 2023
This OnePlus 12 trick gives your old apps a lifeline Although the OnePlus 12 has a processor with 64-bit cores, a translation layer dubbed "Tango" makes running 32-bit apps possible. Android Central · Dec 22, 2023
Gboard is bringing stylus handwriting support to Android tablets and foldables Gboard can now read your chicken scratch as you write on tablets and foldable phones with a stylus. Android Central · Dec 19, 2023
Google Keep preps a useful upgrade if you like taking notes on your phone A dive into Google Keep's latest update shows signs of support ahead of Android 14's upcoming note-taking features. Android Central · Dec 14, 2023
Tom’s Guide · Dec 12, 2023 Your Android phone could soon protect you from phishing scams — here's how Android 14 QPR2 beta has a new feature designed to protect you from phishing and other deceptive apps.
Tom’s Guide · Dec 12, 2023 Android 14's latest beta adds big changes to notifications, quick settings and more Google's introduced lots of new toys in the latest beta for Android QPR2, due to arrive on phones early next year.
Android Central · Dec 12, 2023 Android 15 could bring one of Samsung's best privacy features to more phones Google is testing a way to secure apps on Android in a new feature called Private Spaces, and they could come next year.
Android Central · Dec 11, 2023 Google gives the Pixel 8 a gaming boost in a new update The Pixel 8 has received a GPU update in its first feature drop that increases its FPS in graphically intensive games.
Android Central · Dec 7, 2023 Here are the Google Pixel phones getting the Repair Mode feature Google is now adding 'Repair Mode' to certain Pixel devices to keep your data safe when you send your phone in for repairs.
Android Central · Nov 19, 2023 The Android 14 webcam feature makes my $1,000 Pixel 8 Pro look like a cheap camera Android 14 adds support for turning your smartphone into a USB webcam, but unfortunately, the video quality leaves much to be desired.
Android Central · Nov 5, 2023 I've used foldable phones for months — here are four software issues I noticed Reviewers tend to say that “many apps aren’t optimized” on foldable phones, but what exactly do they mean by that? Here’s a breakdown of some common software issues.
Zenger · Oct 9, 2023 Developers Unlock Google’s ‘Exclusive’ Pro Camera Features On Older Pixel Phones Google's 'exclusive' pro camera features on Pixel 8 Pro easily ported to older Pixel phones, suggesting software lock
TechRadar · Aug 30, 2023 Google has just accidentally shown off the Pixel 8 Pro Google accidentally put an image of the Pixel 8 Pro on its website, revealing the rear design and one of the shades.
Android Central · Aug 27, 2023 The Pixel 8 may have more AI photography tricks than anticipated While Google is still discreet about its upcoming Pixel 8 series, more features of the device crop up way ahead of the launch.
Android Central · Aug 25, 2023 The Pixel Tablet's new media handoff will bring users 'close to cast' Additional details surface regarding the Pixel Tablet's upcoming media handoff function.