Google has a super-secure new way to safeguard your Pixel phone or tablet By Lewis Maddison published August 7, 2023 Binary Transparency lets users see for themselves that their Android software isn't hiding any nasty surprises.
Another company just beat Samsung to Android 15 – and it’s not who you’d expect By Jamie Richards published October 17, 2024 Motorola has become the second major phone maker to implement an Android 15 beta, but only Google has managed an official release.
How to download the Android 14 Beta 1 on your phone By Michael Allison published April 20, 2023 Google is beta testing Android 14 for Pixels. Here’s how to install it on your phone before this year's big Google IO reveal.
Android 15 is heading to Pixels in the 'coming weeks' – as Google reveals 4 new Android features to try while you wait By David Nield published September 3, 2024 We're still waiting for Android 15, but new features for current versions of Android are rolling out now.
Android 15: latest news and everything you need to know By James Rogerson, Axel Metz last updated November 12, 2024 Android 15 includes a lot of new features, and it's available now (at least on some phones).
Google wants to make it easier for you to trade-in your old Android and save money By David Nield published October 5, 2024 Future versions of Android might let you skip the standard setup process if you just want to test the phone.
Android 15's tipped revamp of the status bar could be low-key awesome By Roland Moore-Colyer published April 3, 2024 Android 15 looks set to bring in iPhone-like status bar icons and Quick Settings haptics.
Android 15 could give your phone’s storage page a small-but-mighty makeover By Axel Metz published May 17, 2024 The second Android 15 beta has revealed a small-but-helpful change to the presentation of storage data.
Android 15 has launched in the form of a developer preview By David Nield published February 17, 2024 The 2024 version of Android is now out in its earliest form, but you should wait until the betas at least.
Android 14: new features and everything you need to know By James Rogerson last updated November 22, 2023 Android 14 is Google's mobile generative AI update. Here's what you need to know about it.
How to root an Android phone By Andrew Williams last updated October 10, 2024 Rooting your Android phone unlocks new apps, software and features. Here's how to do it.
Android 16 could be borrowing a key notification trick from the iPhone By David Nield published October 26, 2024 The latest Android beta version includes a hidden feature called Rich Ongoing Notifications.
The first Android 15 public beta is out – here's how to download it By Cesar Cadenas published April 11, 2024 The Android 15 beta introduces a handful of new features coming to the OS like App Archiving and edge-to-edge apps.
Good news, mobile photographers: your HDR photos will now look right on both Android and iOS By David Nield published October 30, 2024 With Android 15 and iOS 18, Google and Apple are supporting the same standard for HDR images.
Android camera apps could soon get a big upgrade for photo pros By David Nield published November 11, 2024 More Android apps are going to have access to the RAW photo format, thanks to a code tweak.
Android 15 is out now – here are 5 new features it brings to Google Pixel phones By Axel Metz published October 16, 2024 Android 15 is now rolling out to compatible Google Pixel devices; here are our favorite features.
Stock Trainer review By Daniel Blechynden last updated June 21, 2024 Stock Trainer is a popular free stock trading app that’s great for learning how to trade and test new strategies alike.
New ChromeOS update for Chromebooks makes it feel more like Android By Cesar Cadenas published September 29, 2023 Google is introducing Material You to Chromebooks for a more stylish, dynamic look.
Your Android phone just got a lot better at AI ahead of the Android 14 launch By Michael Allison published September 6, 2023 Android 14 is still cooking, but Google has an update that'll tide you over till it's ready.
Download Adobe Stock: How to try Adobe Stock for free or with Creative Cloud By Chelsea Forsyth last updated April 21, 2023 We explore how to download Adobe Stock on a 30-day free trial or as part of a Creative Cloud subscription.
Nothing OS 3.0 just got previewed with a bunch of interesting new features By Alex Blake published September 25, 2024 Nothing has shared a sneak peek of Nothing OS 3.0 and a raft of its new features that are coming in October.
If Google has forgotten about Android 14, maybe we should, too By Philip Berne published May 13, 2023 Google said little about Android 14 at Google I/O so maybe the platform has been forgotten and it's time to move on
The first Android 16 public beta is here – and it borrows a key iOS feature By David Nield published January 24, 2025 The first beta version of Android 16 is now available for Pixel phones, and there's one big new feature.
Google just made it easier to move all your photos from iPhone to Android By David Nield published December 3, 2024 Live Photos are now included in the transfer when you make the switch from Apple to Google phones.
OnePlus shares release date for Android 15 update, announces new AI features By Jamie Richards published October 18, 2024 OnePlus has confirmed the release date for its OxygenOS 15 software update.
Google Pixel Fold shortages show it could be this year’s hottest foldable By James Rogerson published May 26, 2023 The 512GB Google Pixel Fold is currently sold out in the US, but it's unclear how many were ever available.
Android 15 lets you turn your phone into a handy smart-home dashboard – here’s how By Jamie Richards published October 11, 2024 Google has added the Home Controls screensaver to the latest version of Android, giving you access to smart home tools without even unlocking your phone
Google could be planning a rare upgrade for your Pixel phone to keep it healthy By David Nield published January 11, 2024 The rumor is that Google could be upgrading its Pixel phones via the most fundamental layer of software.
Android 16 could introduce a big Do Not Disturb upgrade and let you put apps in bubbles By James Rogerson published October 10, 2024 Android 16 could let you set up custom Priority Modes and put any app in a bubble.