Google Bans Videostrong After Its Backdoor Turned 1.3 Million Android TV Boxes Into the XCPE Botnet
Google has disrupted the XCPE botnet, a network of more than 1.
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Google Says a Fix Is Rolling Out for Android Auto Connection Problems on Samsung Phones With One UI 9
Google says an update is rolling out to fix Android Auto connection problems affecting Samsung Galaxy phones that have installed the One UI 9 update.
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Google Confirms a Fix Is Coming for Pixel Watch Battery Drain Reported on Pixel Watch 2 to 5
Google has confirmed that it identified a battery drain issue on Pixel Watch smartwatches and is working on a fix, according to a statement the company posted i
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Samsung Brings AI Sleep Apnea Severity Detection to Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring Starting in November
Samsung is rolling out an AI-powered sleep apnea detection feature that classifies the severity of breathing disruptions, starting in November 2026 on the Galax
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Google Extends Free Satellite SOS on Pixel 9 Phones for One More Year
Google has extended free access to Satellite SOS on the Pixel 9 series by one more year at no additional cost, a company spokesperson confirmed.
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Google Play Services Links Phone Numbers to Every Google Account on Android Devices Without a Prompt
Google Play Services is verifying the phone number on Android devices and attaching it to every Google account signed in on the same phone, according to a user
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Google Adds Enhanced Protection Mode to Google Messages and Expands Android Scam Alerts Beyond Pixel
Google has announced a new Enhanced Protection mode for Google Messages along with a set of anti-scam changes for Android, according to a post on the company's
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Google Ends Safety Signal on Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3 LTE Models on December 12
Google will end Safety Signal on the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3 LTE models on December 12, 2026, according to an announcement the company posted in the Goo
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Google Prepares to Remove the "Only Send SMS and MMS Messages" Toggle From Google Messages
Google is preparing to remove the "Only send SMS and MMS messages" setting from Google Messages on Android, according to code strings found in the beta version
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Samsung Raises Galaxy S26 Prices by $100 in the US, Pushing the S26 Ultra to $1,399
Samsung has raised the US prices of its Galaxy S26 lineup by $100 for most models, while the 1TB Galaxy S26 Ultra goes up by $200.
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Samsung Rolls Out Stable One UI 9 to the Galaxy S25, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7
Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 9 update, based on Android 17, to the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7.
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Google Messages Adds a Floating Long-Press Menu and New Swipe Gestures for Timestamps and Replies
Google is rolling out a redesigned long-press menu and new swipe gestures in Google Messages on Android, changing how users copy text, check timestamps, and rep
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Google Rolls Out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixels With Reboot and Bluetooth Fixes
Google has begun to make Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 available to Pixel testers.
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WhatsApp Is Developing "Restricted Chat" to Keep Conversations on the Primary Phone Only
WhatsApp is developing an improved version of its Advanced Chat Privacy feature, known as Restricted Chat, which restricts a conversation to the user's main mob
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Samsung Ends Software Support for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3
Samsung has stopped providing software support for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, both of which are no longer listed on the company's software support page.
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Android 17 Adds Encrypted Client Hello, Local Network Protection, and Automatic 2G Blocking
Google is bringing in new network security features as part of Android 17, with support for Encrypted Client Hello (ECH), a privacy standard that prevents netwo
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Google Messages RCS Breaks for Some Galaxy Users After Samsung Smart Switch Transfer
Samsung Galaxy users are experiencing RCS failures in Google Messages after transferring data to a new device with Samsung Smart Switch.
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Google Finance Android App Launches Globally With Portfolios, Watchlists, and AI Tools
Google has officially launched the Google Finance app for Android, moving out of beta and rolling out globally.
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Gmail Reply Bug Hits Pixel Users, Keyboard Refuses to Appear
A bug in the Gmail app is preventing some Pixel users from replying to emails because the keyboard does not appear when they tap the reply field.
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Android 17 and Wear OS 7 Roll Out With Bubbles Multitasking, Granular Privacy Controls, and Live Updates on Watches
Google has started rolling out Android 17 and Wear OS 7 to Pixel phones and Pixel Watch devices.
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Google Meet Rolls Out Fully to All Android Auto Users With Voice-Only Meeting Support
Google has begun rolling out Google Meet to all Android Auto users.
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WhatsApp Tests Log Out Option That Preserves Chat History on Android
WhatsApp is testing a new log-out option on Android that signs users out of their accounts without deleting messages or settings.
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Android 17 Adds Continue On Feature for Seamless App Handoff Between Devices
Android 17 will introduce a new feature called Continue On, allowing users to pick up app activities seamlessly across Android devices.
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Google Announces Major Android Auto Update With Edge-to-Edge Maps, Gemini Integration, and HD Video
Google has announced the largest Android Auto update since the 2023 Coolwalk redesign.
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Samsung Launches One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Bringing Android 17 to Six Markets
Samsung has started the One UI 9 beta program for Galaxy S26 owners, giving early access to Android 17 on Samsung devices.
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Google Announces Googlebooks, Android-Based Premium Laptops With Gemini AI Built Into the OS
Google has announced Googlebooks, a new line of premium laptops that run on an Android-based operating system instead of ChromeOS.
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Google Releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel Devices With Four Bug Fixes
Google has released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for compatible Pixel devices, marking its move into the quarterly patch update cycle while the stable release of Andr
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Android Sideloading Will Require a 24-Hour Wait Starting August
Google has shared details about its new Android sideloading process, which now includes a 24-hour waiting period, a mandatory phone restart, and extra confirmat
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Android Phones Are Getting Faster Due to New Kernel Optimization
Google has announced a new optimization technique designed to improve the performance of Android devices.
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Android Auto Has 5 Apps That Make Driving Easier and More Enjoyable
Using Android Auto can make driving more convenient by bringing your favorite smartphone apps directly to your car’s dashboard.
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Android Update Adds Kids Games to Android Auto and Sharing Tools
Google has released a new Android feature bundle alongside the latest Google Pixel Feature Drop, bringing several updates across the Android ecosystem.
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Qualcomm Introduces Snapdragon Wear Elite for Next-Gen Wear OS Devices
At MWC 2026, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon Wear Elite, a new premium-tier chipset designed for next-generation Wear OS devices and other AI-powered wearables.
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Lenovo Announces Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 and Legion Tab Gen 5, Targeting Gaming and Productivity
Premium Android tablets have been relatively rare in recent years, with most high-end options coming from Samsung.
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Android 17 Beta 2 Makes Multitasking and Device Switching Easier
Google has introduced Android 17 Beta 2 to developers, adding a new multitasking experience, cross-device app handoff, and several privacy upgrades.
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Google Updates Wear OS to Deliver Earthquake Alerts Without Phone Connection
Google is updating Wear OS so earthquake alerts can work even when a smartwatch isn’t paired with or connected to a phone, according to details in the Goo
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Android 17 Beta Introduces Handoff For Cross-Device App Workflows
Android 17 Beta 1 launches early support for a new Handoff feature that allows users to start an app activity on one device and continue it on another.
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 Rolls Out to Pixel Phones With Quiet Fixes
Google released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.
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Android Gets AirDrop-Style Quick Share Beyond Pixel phones
Google is widening the availability of AirDrop file sharing on Android, moving the Quick Share feature beyond its initial Pixel-only rollout.
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Android 16 February 2026 Security Update Ships With Almost Nothing Fixed
Google has begun the rollout of the 16th February 2026 security update for Android 16, and the bulletin is quite interesting in terms of what it does not contai
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Android Gets Better Anti-Theft Defenses With New Security Updates
Google has announced a new wave of updates to Android’s anti-theft protections, strengthening device security both before and after a phone is stolen.