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I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Android 17 features a number of location privacy updates, with the latest introduced in Beta 3 being the “location button.” The new location button provides “simplified access for one time use,” with ...

As we previously reported, Google Maps is now rolling out a new gradient icon on Android and iOS. This new icon is still a pin, but the shape has been modernized. The top ring is noticeably thinner, ...

Google is testing new Android Auto icons to display cellular status, in line with Android 16’s icon design. We’ve spotted a range of new icons that display the phone’s cellular connectivity strength ...

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we’re still going to dive into it and share all the big new stuff. As the next quarterly update that will fix ...

Your Android home screen isn't just the face of your phone—it's a reflection of your personality and daily workflow. Unlike iPhones, Android devices offer near-limitless customization options, ...

Restarting an Android device is easy: you press the power button in combination with either the volume up or down button, and tap Restart in the power menu. But what if one of those buttons isn't ...

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There are so many new settings and features baked into modern Android smartphones that it's really easy to overlook some of them — even when they're active. Sure, they might show a notification in the ...

Android phones and tablets come in all shapes and sizes, and they're often among the best smartphones on the market. However, even the best tech still runs into issues sometimes. A reboot is usually ...

The latest Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel devices introduces a long-awaited custom icon shapes feature, allowing users to personalize their home screen. The update also includes significant ...