Android remains one of the most customizable mobile operating systems out there, despite Google's recent efforts to rein it in. You don't necessarily have to root your Android device to get it to do ...

Google launched Android 16 back in June, and with it came a ton of features and updates. Usually, that’s all Google does until the next version, which is expected to be released in beta sometime in ...

A job listing reveals the first details of Google’s fusion of Android and ChromeOS. A job listing reveals the first details of Google’s fusion of Android and ChromeOS. is a news editor with over a ...

Valve has unveiled its first look at its new gaming machines, including Steam Frame, a virtual reality headset that can handle VR and non-VR games. Apparently, Steam Frame is also being used as a way ...

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A future Android update will add a native flashlight brightness slider to the Quick Settings on Pixel phones. The latest Android Canary release introduces a new visual design for this slider that ...

Motorola has begun rolling out the Android 16 update to its Edge 60 series smartphones, bringing features like notification auto grouping, instant hotspot, and expanded battery insights. The update is ...

As we careen toward a future in which Google has final say over what apps you can run, the company has sought to assuage the community’s fears with a blog post and a casual “backstage” video. Google ...

Google is building Task Continuity, a native Handoff feature for Android to bridge the ecosystem gap with Apple. By integrating the feature at the system level, Google ensures seamless task ...

The Android versus iPhone debate has been largely settled, with both sides agreeing to just let people enjoy the things they want. That’s a great mindset to have, but there are still folks with ...

When we talk about standout Android settings — especially new ones — we tend to talk about the higher-profile, flashier sorts of options. Whatever the case, it’s rarely a random-seeming, ...