The consensus is that Google should make Android Auto more reliable before even thinking of launching new features. This isn't necessarily the case. Google has quietly been working on several Android ...

You have been warned — a billion phones are at risk. Updated on Dec. 23 with additional commentary on new security vulnerabilities and the security risks for the billion-plus phones that will not ...

The Google Chrome web browser comes preloaded in almost all Android phones. Chrome on Android hides some helpful features, including NotebookLM's ability to turn websites into AI podcasts. While ...

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some ...

Back in March, Google said Gemini would replace Assistant on Android phones this year. That “upgrade” is now set for 2026. Google today shared an update on its plan to “upgrade the Assistant ...

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work is distinguished by its meticulous focus on flagship ...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 is available now for Pixel 6 and newer devices. Beta 1.1 arrives just a week after Beta 1, and attempts to resolve issues with app crashes. What does everybody want on ...

Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for a new Android Auto update. Version 15.9 is now available for download. Given that we're only a few days away from 2026, this is likely the last update ...

Google has pushed out an emergency security update that affects millions of people who rely on its software every day, from Android phones to Chrome browsers and Gmail inboxes. The move underlines how ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

With the release of Android 12 back in 2021, Google made a somewhat controversial change to the Quick Settings panel. Gone were the individual toggles for Wi-Fi and mobile data. In their place was a ...

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 with the December 2025 security patch for a wide range of Pixel phones and tablets, ahead of a planned stable release in March 2026. The beta introduces ...