5 Good Lock customizations to try before One UI 9

The headline One UI 8.5 Game Booster+ feature is gamepad mapping. If you play games with a controller, it lets you map your pad's buttons and sticks to the on-screen controls you choose. Go to the ...

What is Android System Intelligence and what happens if you turn it off?

Android system intelligence powers capabilities like smart notifications, Live Transcribe, Screen Attention, Now Playing and ...

I built an Android journal app in Google AI Studio; its AI spots patterns I'd never see

It was a fun late-night project, and I had a convincing, native Android app working before I called it a day ...
XDA Developers

I switched back to wired Android Auto and CarPlay, and I don't miss wireless for one key reason

With over five years of experience in the tech industry, Kazim excels at simplifying complex topics, making them accessible to tech enthusiasts and general readers alike. He has extensively covered ...
Android Authority

Google is testing Search without the 'Google Search' button (Update: Confirmed)

Google seems to be testing a new layout for its Search homepage. The updated layout removes the Google Search button, replacing it with three shortcuts to AI features. It’s unclear how widespread this ...
Search Engine Watch

Google's classic Search button is gone in a new AI-first homepage

Google appears to be testing a more AI-focused version of its homepage for people who are not signed into a Google Account. The homepage adds Create images, Ask about files, and Brainstorm below the ...
Search Engine Roundtable

Google Home Page Create Images, Ask About Files & Brainstorm Buttons

The Google home page is testing or rolling out now, new AI features and buttons in place of the Google Search and I'm Feeling Lucky buttons. There is now "Create images," "Ask about files," and ...
Android Police

I left Google Photos for Immich, but Android made me come back

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...
Android Authority

Google is bringing back native app lock for Android, but not for everyone yet

We’ve discovered the App lock feature in the latest Android Canary release. This comes a while after we first discovered evidence of this feature in older Android builds. The new Android release lets ...
9to5google

Google Chrome starts rolling out updated navigation bar with Gemini button on Android [Gallery]

Google Chrome is testing a pretty major new redesign on mobile devices – Android and iPhone – which has dual bars on the top and bottom as well as a new Gemini shortcut. A little over a year ago, ...
BGR

Your Android Phone Can Now Automatically Back Up Documents - Here's How

Earlier this year, Google said that it was making big changes to how backups work, specifically by automatically copying files from your Android devices to Google Drive after a quick setup and ...