The 5 Best Android Phones of 2025 (Consumer Reports)
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Latest Android News
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Google Releases the First Pixel Update of 2026
Google has begun rolling out the January 2026 update for supported Pixel devices running Android 16.
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Google Drive Brings Back A Subtle Material 3 Visual Refresh On Android
Google is quietly restoring a visual change to Google Drive on Android that some users may recognize.
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Chrome For Android Adds The Bookmark Bar From Desktop Browsing
Google is slowly closing one of the long-standing gaps between desktop and mobile browsing.
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Google Play Store Update: 4 Features Changing How App Installs and Updates Work
The Google Play Store has picked up several small but practical changes that directly affect how apps install, update, and surface information.
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Google Pixel 4 Runs Android 16 With Official LineageOS 23 Support
Google ended official OS updates for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL in 2022, but the devices are not stuck there.
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Fixes App Crash Issue on Pixel Devices
Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.
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Google Is Testing an Android Feature That Predicts What You Do Next
Google is testing a new Android feature designed to anticipate what users want to do next and surface apps or actions automatically.
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Link to Windows Now Lets Android Phones Lock a Windows 11 PC
Microsoft has added a remote lock option to the Link to Windows app on Android, allowing users to lock a Windows 11 PC directly from their phone.
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Galaxy S25 Drops to $350 With a One-Year Mint Mobile Plan
The Galaxy S25 is available for $350 when purchased with a one-year Mint Mobile plan.
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Google announces repair program for Pixel 9 Pro, and extends Pixel 9 Pro Fold warranty
Google has announced an extended repair program for the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL.
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India withdraws decision to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app on phones
A couple of days ago, I reported that the Indian government had issued a directive to manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on mobile phones.
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India asks Apple, Google and Android OEMs to preload Sanchar Saathi app on all phones
The Indian government has issued a directive to manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all mobile phones in the Country.
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SmartTube app was infected by malware, here's what happened
Do you use SmartTube on your Android TV? App may have disappeared from your TV, here's why that happened.
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Google Assistant to be discontinued by March 2026
Google is killing yet another app, this time Google Assistant is getting the axe.
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Google makes Quick Share work with AirDrop, and Apple wasn't involved in this
Google has announced that Quick Share on Android now works with Apple's AirDrop.
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Google will allow experienced users to install apps from third-party sources on Android
Google has backtracked partially on its anti-third party app store policy.
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Google adds support for live video during emergency calls on Android
Google is adding an option for live video sharing to emergency calls on Android.
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Google Play Store hosted 239 malicious apps that were downloaded 40 million times
Security researchers have revealed that the Google Play Store had played host to malicious apps.
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Google opens up Play Store to allow third-party payment methods in the U.S.
Google has made some changes to the Play Store in the U.
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F-Droid says Google's statement about "Sideloading is Not Going Away" is false
A month ago, F-Droid criticized Google's anti-sideloading policy.
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Nothing launches its first phone with bloatware apps, some of which can't be uninstalled reportedly
Oh Nothing, what have you done? When you released your first devices, you refreshingly opted for a non-bloatware approach.
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Nothing launches controversial Look Glimpse feature and is forced to release a statement early
Nothing, maker of Nothing phones and devices, has made available the next iteration of its operating system for Nothing Phone 3a series devices.
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Google Messages gets a Scam Link Blocker and Key Verifier
Google has announced a couple of security upgrades for its texting app, Messages.
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Google defends its new policy, claims it will not make sideloading go away
In August, Google had announced that developers who distribute apps outside the Play Store need to verify their identity.
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F-Droid criticizes Google's anti-sideloading policy, calls for antitrust scrutiny
F-Droid has hit out at Google for its controversial app distribution policy changes.
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2FAS Pass: local-first password manager from the makers of 2FAS Auth
There is certainly no shortage of password managers for all modern operating systems.
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Google to collect more data about your Android gaming habits soon
If you play games on Android, then you may have come across the option to sign in with a gamer profile provided by Google Play.
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Google wants Android app developers to verify their identity, this could affect sideloading apps
Google's solution to the malware problem on Android has been revealed.
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August Pixel Update fixes broken back button, and brings critical security fixes
Google has released the August Pixel update for eligible devices.
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Google loses its appeal against Epic Games
Google has lost its appeal against a ruling in the case against Epic Games.
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Europe's Age Verification proposal under flak for Google dependency
Age verification continues to be a hot topic in several regions and countries, including the European Union.
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TapTrap: almost invisible attack without permissions targets Android devices
Google releases security updates for its Android operating system regularly, but it is not uncommon for novel vulnerabilities to affect even the most recent ver
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Google is testing new Parental Controls in Android
Google is bringing some new Parental Controls to Android.
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Google is merging ChromeOS and Android
Google is finally combining Android and ChromeOS into a single platform.
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Android will soon organize your notifications, using AI
Google is working on a notification organizer feature for Android 16.
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Taming Google Gemini: how to block it from accessing your apps
AI applications like Gemini, Meta AI or ChatGPT work best when they have access to your data.
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Android may get a Handoff feature like the one on iOS
Google is reportedly testing a feature similar to Apple's Handoff, for Android devices.
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Can you use Proton VPN without an account? Android guest mode explained
Yes.
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Google's AOSP changes may make custom ROMs harder to build for Pixel devices
In March 2025, Google announced that it was moving Android development to a closed environment.
