Universal Chat App Beeper Just Fixed Its Biggest Problem

You might be familiar with Beeper. The app made a name for itself by offering Android users a pathway to accessing iMessage, and while that's now gone, it's still a pretty useful app that offers the ability to keep all chats from all your apps in one place. Now, it's becoming even better, and fixing one of its biggest problems—but it's also leaving its other biggest problem unsolved. Continue reading...

Samsung Fixed a Flaw That Let Anyone See Inside the “Secure” Folder

You would rightfully assume the apps and photos in the “Secure Folder”—emphasis on Secure—on your Galaxy phone were safe. Well, a sneaky little flaw allowed anyone with physical access to your device to peek at your hidden treasures. Samsung is finally addressing this with the One UI 8 update. Continue reading...

Google's Pixel 10 Reveal Event Finally Has a Date

Google has finally confirmed that its next Pixel launch event will take place on August 20, 2025, in New York City. Google sent out invites that tell attendees to expect the latest updates to the Pixel Portfolio. Continue reading...

Say Goodbye to Google Assistant on Your Smartwatch

Are you ready to say goodbye to the Google Assistant on your Android smartwatch? Google's been laying the groundwork for replacing the Assistant with Gemini for months, and it's finally happening. The transition started with the Pixel Watch, and now more WearOS devices are getting Gemini. Continue reading...

Google Messages Reverses Course on Latest Design Change

Google Messages has received a lot of changes and new features over the last six months, but not all of them have been positive updates. Thankfully, the company just hit the "undo" button on a recent design change, and I couldn't be happier to hear the news. Continue reading...

Android And Chromebooks Will Eventually Merge

Google running two different, seemingly independent operating systems might be a weird strategy for some people. But now, it looks like Google might actually merge Android and ChromeOS, the operating system running on Chromebooks, at some point down the road. Continue reading...

Android Could Soon Get a Parental Controls Upgrade

It's no secret that the internet and social media apps aren't the best places for kids to hang out. But in today's digital world, exposure to those things is inevitable. While smartphones already have some safeguards or parental controls, Google's latest developer preview build of Android 16 kicks things up a notch. Continue reading...

Nokia is Dead... Again

Back when HMD started making Nokia phones, the concept was exciting—Nokia was becoming an Android OEM like everyone else after making Windows-based phones for years under Microsoft. HMD has seen a scaled pullback in recent times, and now, it's officially leaving the US. And the reason for it might be a very familiar one. Continue reading...

Android's Canary Channel Is a New Way to Test Upcoming Updates

If you want to live on the bleeding edge of Android updates, or you’re a developer who needs to test apps on upcoming Android releases, there’s some good news. Google is overhauling the complicated Android Developer Previews into a new Canary channel. Continue reading...

Android Original Content

How to Make Your Own Custom Passes in Google Wallet

Google Wallet allows you to add a huge variety of passes and cards to it, making it easy to keep track of all of your things. But you can also make your own passes if you need to. Doing this in Google Wallet isn't particularly difficult, but it'll go even faster if you know the steps.

I Set Up These 5 Emergency Features on Every Android Smartphone

Nobody wants it, but a medical or any kind of emergency situation can happen to anyone at any time. To help you in such situations, your Android smartphone comes with various emergency features that you must configure before going out or traveling.

I Tested Some of the Top Android Keyboards, and This One Is the Best Among Them All

While the built-in keyboard on most Android smartphones is sufficient for typing, there are many third-party keyboards that offer exciting features to enhance your typing experience. I have tested some of the best Android keyboards, but none of them seem better than Microsoft SwiftKey.

You Probably Don't Need to Shoot RAW Photos on Your Phone

When I first started getting into smartphones and mobile photography, I came across a common piece of advice: “Shoot in RAW for the best image quality.” It sounded smart and technical, and a lot of people online seemed to swear by it. So I turned it on in my phone’s camera settings, expecting my pictures to look sharper, richer, and more professional instantly. Spoiler alert: They didn’t.

10 Discontinued iPhone Games You Can Still Play on Android

The mobile gaming landscape is constantly evolving, with beloved titles often disappearing from app stores due to licensing issues, developer decisions, or platform restrictions. This can be frustrating for iPhone users, but Android tends to offer more solutions.

How to Enroll in the New Android Canary Channel

For a long time, Google has released “Developer Previews” ahead of new Android versions. However, those would get replaced by the Beta releases as the final version got closer. Now, you can stay on the bleeding edge with Android Canary builds.

This Open Source App Finally Got Me to Leave Google Photos

I've been using Google Photos ever since it launched a decade ago, but have recently been thinking of switching to an alternative. As much as I like Google's app, I want something with a greater focus on privacy. Ente Photos offers exactly that.

This Temu Android Head Unit Transformed My Car for Only $100

Adding Android Auto to an old car used to mean spending hundreds of dollars on a name-brand unit. Now, thanks to tech prices dropping significantly, you can find ridiculously cheap head units that are actually decent—that's how, for just $100, I gave my old BMW E46 a tech makeover.