Most Android phones today seem to follow a fairly standard design scheme, but it wasn't that long ago that we got some truly ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Compared to today's flagships, smartphones started out somewhat small. Early versions were meant to be primarily productivity extensions, ...

Google has confirmed that more Android phones will support AirDrop via Quick Share this month. Samsung phones getting AirDrop support in June include the Galaxy S25 and S24 families, the Z7 and Z6 ...

After releasing the first developer-focused Android 17 Beta back in February 2026, Google is all set to release the stable version of the company's smartphone operating system in the weeks to come.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apple released its first iPhone back in 2007, and the device quickly — and completely — changed the mobile phone industry. As evidence of this ...

Google has announced the June 2026 Android Drop, which includes several features now expanding to more Android devices. The Phone by Google app is getting fake call detection, powered by encrypted RCS ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Finding an Android phone completely devoid of AI in 2026 can be tricky because most modern smartphones, especially the flagships, have AI ...

Following the release of Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 at Google I/O a few weeks back, Google has now given its Pixel phones another update, this time to Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4. In this new QPR1 Beta 4 ...