How to Give Your Older Phone New Software Powers

Don’t have the latest A.I.-powered model? There are still plenty of new features in Apple’s iOS 26 and Google’s Android 16 to ...

Android's answer to Apple's Handoff is coming, and here's how it’ll work

Google is working on its own version of Apple's Handoff feature between Android phones, tablets, and PCs. Here's how it might ...
SlashGear

Why There's A White Dot On Your Android Phone's Screen (And How To Remove It)

Sometimes, a tiny, mysterious white dot appears at the top of your Android phone's screen on the status bar without warning or explanation. Its actual job is simple yet maddening. It tells you that ...
ZDNet

Google is killing the Android phone feature that once made them popular - and there's a big reason why

Google will restrict sideloading with developer verification. The move mirrors Apple's long-standing security approach. Android loses one of its last big differences from iOS. For years, one of the ...
Android Police

Google Pixel phones gain access to a hidden feature with Android 16 QPR1

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to consumer technology. He previously worked at leading tech publications, such as Neowin, MakeUseOf, and MSPowerUser. Beyond his ...
BGR

You Can Use FaceTime On Android Phones With This Easy Workaround

FaceTime is widely regarded as an excellent video calling solution for Apple users, thanks to its seamless integration in the company's various platforms, including iOS 18 and the compatible macOS 15.
ZDNet

Your Android phone just got 3 useful upgrades for free (Samsung models included)

A new Google update is adding several features to Android phones. A new AI writing tool for Gboard is on the way. An upgraded Emoji Keyboard will help you find the ...

I didn't expect this small underrated phone feature to save me so much time but it does

I was carrying something when I received a Slack notification from my boss. I tried to reply while walking, but the message ...
SlashGear

Here's What That Black 'Dot' On Top Of Your Android Phone Is For

From bulky constructions capable of only making phone calls, or sending texts if you're lucky, to giant screens that connect you to the internet — the transformation of cell phones is an exciting ...
Android Authority

I spent the weekend playing Silksong on my phone — Here's how

When the first ASUS ROG Ally dropped back in 2023, Hollow Knight was the very first game I played on it. I know, the game had been out for more than five years at that point, but it was my ...
9to5google

iPhone 17 Pro broke the boring color rule – bring on the orange Android phones

Yesterday’s iPhone 17 Pro reveal introduced a new design language for Apple, but also a new signature colorway in an orange iPhone 17 Pro and… uh… bring on the ...
Wired

The 23 Key Pixel Settings to Change on Your Google Phone

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