Ottocast offers a ton of different wireless Android Auto adapters but, beyond just ditching the cable, these add some extra features too. Use the coupon code NTF15 at checkout to save 15% on any of ...

Google's Android 17 Beta 2 update release is here, and if you want to dig in and see for yourself what it has to offer, you'll need a compatible Pixel ...

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You’ll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6 lineup. Inside Beta 2, there are plenty of noteworthy things. There’s a section ...

Google just showed how Android 17 could let Gemini handle tasks across your apps. New tools arriving on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 let AI find photos, order food, and book rides while you watch.

Following the Gemini automation announcement today, Google is detailing how all this works under the hood on Android.

When your Android phone says it’s connected to Wi‑Fi but nothing loads, it’s usually not “mystical.” In most cases, your phone is connected to the router, but something prevents it from reaching the ...

Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.

Apple’s iOS 26.3 is out, making it easier than ever to switch from an iPhone to the Android ecosystem with a new native transfer tool.

Interoperability between Android Quick Share and Apple’s AirDrop is currently limited to Pixel 10 phones. Interoperability between Android Quick Share and Apple’s AirDrop is currently limited to ...

In November, Google linked its Android Quick Share feature to Apple's AirDrop for file transfers between the two mobile OSes. It was initially restricted to Pixel 10 phones, but the company is now ...

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From swirling updates to confusing convergence and more than a few wacky experiments, 2026 is looking to be anything but uneventful for Google's Android platform. It’s hard to believe, but here we be ...