The lead-up to Android 16 has been … interesting. We’re four betas into the update’s rollout, and with each new beta version released, the public-facing changes are both minor and few and far between.

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

The main Google I/O 2025 keynote happens a week from now, but that event will probably be so Gemini AI-heavy that Google decided to give Android a special presentation on Tuesday, in the form of an ...

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I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

Samsung has always offered a horizontal layout for the app drawer on its devices. The company has inherently avoided a vertical app drawer since the early TouchWiz days. However, this is going to ...

Mobile operating systems have undergone remarkable transformations, with Android 16, iOS 18, and One UI 7 showcasing a blend of shared features and distinct innovations. While these platforms are ...

In early August, more users received Google’s updated music player redesign for Android Auto. Many questioned why core elements were altered without any functional purpose. The album art box was made ...

Forward-looking: The next version of Android will introduce unprecedented restrictions for app developers. All apps targeting Android 16 must be adaptive, meaning custom UI choices that don't scale ...

Google has rolled out Gemini Intelligence UI with the v1.0.91 Android app update, bringing a pure black canvas and the ...

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