#Android
AppsAndroid 17 QPR2 Beta 3 Drops With Four New Pixel Features and a Call Forwarding Security Overhaul
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 dropped August 14 with four new Pixel UI features, call forwarding fraud protection, and the cycle's first changelog.
AppsGoogle Health 5.06 Lets You Hide the AI Coach From Your Today Tab
Google Health 5.06 rolled out August 14, adding a Coach setting to hide Gemini guidance from the Today tab while keeping activity and sleep summaries.
AppsHow to Enable RCS on iPhone to Text Android Users
Learn how to enable RCS on iPhone to text Android users with high-resolution photos, read receipts, typing indicators, and better group messaging.
AIMade by Google 2026: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag, and Every Gemini Feature Announced
Made by Google 2026 unveiled the Pixel 11 at $899, Pixel 11 Pro from $1,099, Pixel Watch 5 from $399, a $29 Pixel Tag, and new Gemini features.
AppsVenmo Is Now a Payment Option on Google Play for Apps, Games, and Subscriptions
Venmo Google Play support launched August 10. Link a Venmo account in Play Store payment settings to use it for apps, games, subscriptions, and tips.
AIGoogle Assistant Shutdown Set for September 4 - Gemini Replaces It on Android and Wear OS
Google emailed users to confirm a September 4 date for the Google Assistant shutdown on Android phones, Wear OS watches, headphones, and Android Auto.
AIGoogle Tests New Voice Search Design With AI Mode and Search Live
Google is rolling out a redesigned Voice Search interface to some Google app beta users, introducing AI Mode, Search Live, live transcription, and a refreshed layout.
HardwareGoogle Pixel Tag Offers First Look at Google's AirTag Rival
Google Pixel Tag has surfaced in retailer listings and product images, revealing the company's upcoming Bluetooth tracker expected to launch alongside the Pixel 11 series.
AppsGoogle Adds Local Documents Backup to Android With Google Drive
Android users can now back up local documents to Google Drive, helping keep important files safe and easier to restore when switching devices or recovering data.
HardwareGoogle Confirms Pixel Price Increase for All Models as RAM Costs Quadruple
Google confirmed a Pixel price increase for all phones, including the Pixel 10a. Specifics come at the Pixel 11 launch on August 12, as DRAM hits $12 per GB.
AppsGoogle Maps Immersive Navigation Rolls Out to Android Auto With Live Speedometer
Google Maps Immersive Navigation is reaching Android Auto on stable builds, bringing a 3D route view and live speedometer. Rollout is server-side and US-first.
HardwareSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 7: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra adds 5,000mAh battery, 45W charging, and a 50MP ultra-wide over the Z Fold 7. The price gap is $600.