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Made By Google Pixel 9 Event: How to Watch and What to Expect

Ahead of Google's Aug. 13 event, we've seen a sneak peek of the Pixel 9 Pro, Fold, and Watch 3. Here's what we know for sure and what we think we know about what Google has in store.

By Iyaz Akhtar

Google Patches Zero-Day Flaw in Android That Hackers Are Already Exploiting

The patch is rolling out through Android's August security update.

By Michael Kan

Proton Lets Users Disguise VPN Icon, Launches Servers to Evade Censorship

Proton says its latest stealth features are rolling out to help protect free speech around the world.

By Kate Irwin

How to Connect AirPods to an Android Phone

It might seem counterintuitive, but it's entirely possible. Here's how to set up your Apple AirPods to work with an Android device.

By Chandra Steele

24 Android Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most From Your Phone

Google’s feature-rich mobile operating system is packed with many useful tools that lie just beneath the surface. Use these two dozen tips to improve your Android experience.

By Michael Muchmore  & Gabriel Zamora

Windows 11 Will Soon Let You Manage an Android Phone From File Explorer

The feature, currently in testing through the Windows Insider program, lets you wirelessly browse your Android phone's files like you would a flash drive.

By Joe Hindy

Google Rolls Out 2 Handy Cross-Device Features for Android

Switching between your devices during video calls and sharing the internet just got easier.

By Jibin Joseph

Newer Samsung Galaxy Phones Will Block App Sideloading by Default

Samsung's Auto Blocker stops app downloads from unauthorized sources. Initially opt-in, the feature will be opt-out with the One UI 6.1.1 update.

By Joe Hindy

Google Play Store May Delete Tons of Android Apps Next Month

Google ups the minimum requirements for app functionality to reduce junky listings in its app store, meaning a mass deletion event could be on the horizon.

By Kate Irwin

Google Ships Fourth And (We Hope) Last Android 15 Beta

The final 'Platform Stability' release serves as a reminder to developers to get their apps in gear.

By Rob Pegoraro

Amid Leaks, Google Reveals Official Images of Pixel 9 Pro Phone

Ahead of an Aug. 13 event, Google says the Pixel 9 series is designed 'for the Gemini era,' a nod to its generative AI chatbot.

By Michael Kan

5 Ways to Run Android Apps on Your PC for Free

Want to use Android apps on a PC? These are the apps and services that can make it happen. Some tinkering may be required.

By Whitson Gordon  & Jason Cohen

Pixel 9 Rumors Tip Suite of 'Google AI' Features

Google is planning to introduce a new set of machine learning features on the Pixel 9 under the branding 'Google AI,' according to Android Authority.

By Emily Price

Time to Update: Google Patches Zero-Day Bug for Pixel Devices

The bug, which could have allowed hackers to steal data and prevent reboots, is not Pixel-specific, but those on non-Pixels may have to wait for Android 15 to get the fix.

By Joe Hindy

Latest Pixel Feature Drop Lets You Try Gemini Nano AI on More Devices

Other new features, like DisplayPort video mirroring and better meeting-recording summaries, require a Pixel 8-series phone.

By Rob Pegoraro

Android Update Will Let You Fix Dumb Texting Typos (to Other Android Users)

The feature drop also adds automatic hotspot sharing with other Android devices or Chromebooks signed into your Google account.

By Rob Pegoraro

How to Connect Your Android Phone to Your Windows 11 PC

Connecting the two lets you send text messages, see notifications, instantly grab photos, and even run apps from your Android on your Windows 11 PC. We show you how to get started.

By Michael Muchmore

Google Pixel 8a Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

The Pixel 8a combines some of the most compelling elements in Google's lineup with few compromises for the price, making it the best Android phone under $500.

By Iyaz Akhtar

Android 15 Beta: Our Top 5 Favorite Features So Far

Google drops the second Android 15 beta at I/O, bringing with it intriguing enhancements to privacy and security, so you can browse, game, and travel with confidence.

By Gabriel Zamora

Google Takes a Page From Apple With Android Theft Protection

Later this year, Android phones will require biometric authentication before disabling theft protection or accessing stored passkeys when the device is outside your trusted locations.

By Rob Pegoraro