#Android
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.
AppsAndroid 17 Can Now Transfer Your eSIM and Passwords When You Switch From iPhone - No App Required
Android 17 now transfers eSIMs, passwords, and Wi-Fi credentials wirelessly when you switch from iPhone - no separate app needed. Announced at Galaxy Unpacked 2026.
AppsX Rebuilt Its Android App From Scratch After More Than a Year of Work
X rebuilt its Android app from scratch after a year-long overhaul. Scrolling, loading, and notifications are faster. Video Editor and Spaces come next.
TechAndroid 17 QPR2 Beta 1 Is Out - Fixes the Gemini Crash That Was Randomly Rebooting Pixel Phones
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 is live. Eight fixes including the Gemini crash that randomly rebooted Pixel phones. Big warning before you install.
AIxAI Adds Automations to Grok - Schedule Jobs or Trigger Them From Your Inbox
xAI launched Grok Automations on July 16, letting users describe a repeating task once and run it on a schedule or trigger it from a matching email.
AIRoblox Build Lands July 28 - Type a Prompt, Publish a Game From Your iPhone
Roblox Build opens for alpha testing in New Zealand on July 28, letting users generate starter games from a text prompt inside the iPhone and iPad app.
HardwareOnePlus Is Shutting Down in the US, Europe, and India. Realme Is Exiting China at the Same Time.
OnePlus shutdown begins in the US and Europe this week, per Bloomberg. India follows in 2027. Realme exits China simultaneously. Oppo is consolidating both brands into tighter regional roles.
AIWaze Adds Motorcycle Mode and Personalized Navigation in a Five-Feature Gemini Push
Waze motorcycle mode launches today alongside personalized navigation, a quieter voice option, and two new Gemini tools. Seven countries get motorcycle routing.