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Mishaal Rahman
Google Photos may finally let you choose when your pictures are backed up
Ryan McNeal17 hours ago
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Here's how you'll finally be able to set up your own Calling Card on Android
Adamya SharmaJanuary 9, 2026
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Android's time zone change notification might not leave you guessing anymore
Tushar MehtaJanuary 8, 2026
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Android 17's new App Lock might stop your notifications from spilling secrets
Latest Android Canary reveals Google plans to mask notifications by replacing their content with generic placeholder text.
Aamir Siddiqui
Bad with directions? Here's how Google Maps on Android XR could help you never get lost again
Tushar MehtaJanuary 8, 2026
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Jealous of Pixel 10's AirDrop trick? Pixel 9 is getting it too with latest Android Canary build
Adamya SharmaJanuary 8, 2026
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Tired of losing earbuds? OnePlus could introduce a new feature to help
Ryan McNealJanuary 7, 2026
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Our latest
Google could soon bring the new Fitbit app experience to free users
Aamir SiddiquiJanuary 7, 2026
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Google could soon let you play paid Android games for free
Aamir SiddiquiJanuary 7, 2026
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Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 Pro may arrive in a special fruity color
Tushar MehtaJanuary 6, 2026
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro could see a big jump in battery life (APK teardown)
Ryan McNealJanuary 5, 2026
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Samsung Galaxy phones may soon respond to a new "Hey Plex" voice command
Aamir SiddiquiJanuary 5, 2026
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Galaxy S26 Ultra could get a pro-level camera upgrade with these new Camera Assistant features
Aamir SiddiquiDecember 30, 2025
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Here's the latest on Google's work to enhance Android backups
Stephen SchenckDecember 24, 2025
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Gemini will let you keep working in other apps as it processes your request
Stephen SchenckDecember 24, 2025
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Android Automotive will let you PIN-lock apps to keep them private from passengers
Mishaal RahmanDecember 23, 2025
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These rumored Galaxy S26 camera upgrades are looking increasingly likely
Stephen SchenckDecember 23, 2025
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Samsung One UI 8.5 includes new support for professional camera accessories
Stephen SchenckDecember 23, 2025
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Gemini could finally fix its cluttered interface with these changes
Aamir SiddiquiDecember 23, 2025
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